330-380 transfer will change when pilots are hired directly into the RHS of the 380,IE no min EK time to transfer.

Lease of cars is an option, but dont come here if you think you are not going to stay more than 3 years, if that is the case you will hate it.

 

Huh? How so? are you living your entire life inside of your car?

 

Why would planning on being there for three years be a bad idea?

Quite frankly, I am in late 20's, single, stuck at a regional in the US with just over 5,000 hours TT (but only about 100 TPIC - and no shot of getting more), looking at another three or four year upgrade here, barely making $40K.

In two to three years, the 65 year will have kicked in, movement should be happening and there should be some opportunity in the US. I can sit here sucking wind or go to Emirates, make considerably more money (an equivalent of about $100K), see the world, get wide experience, living abroad experience, etc.

If the US market does not rebound, I am thinking my upgrade at Emirates is likely not much different than here and I will stay until I can get some PIC time over there. I am not stuck on only three years, but it is one of my current options. Consequently, I was wondering why you would say not to come if you were only planning to stay for three years???????

 

Anybody who thinks the pilot boom is just around the corner needs to wake up. If you haven't notice in the past 1.5 years, pilots ARE retiring, BUT are the airlines replacing them? NO! Instead the airlines are shrinking. They are not adding new routes or new aircraft or new jobs. The airline industry is bound tightly with the economy. The economy may have bottomed out, but there isn't any significant evidence that will move the airlines to hire more pilots. In my opinion, the airlines won't have a healthy hiring until 2014.

If you are a pilot making between 30K - 45K, you should seriously consider working abroad. The pay, benefits, and experience far out-way staying at an airline expecting something to change in the next 3yrs. Living abroad for minimum 3yrs isn't that long. You earn a decent salary, job stability and security, receive valuable int'l flight experience, and you get a type rating or two. To top it off, when you submit your app to whatever airline you desire, your resume will hold a lot more weight.

So what's the draw back of working abroad? Frankly, I don't see any drawback, except Living abroad for 3yrs. How long have you sacrifice for that illusive call for that golden ticket (i.e. DAL, UAL, AA, SWA, etc)? Instead of suffering the day-day struggles as a regional pilot making poverty wages, you can earn a decent living while you wait for the US economy to improve. Hopefully in 3yrs the economy should show some healthy improvements. But if they don't, you're making decent money, receiving great benefits, and getting value int'l flight experience. And if living abroad becomes unbearable, hopefully you've manage your finances responsibly and you can return home with a nice healthy bank account.

 

All good points. Just make sure to include that Fedex and UPS, the ones who value heavy time, will be off the table for a period of 5 years to those returning home. I believe someone mentioned they require you to live in the US for the last 5 years.

 

Which airline do you recommend flying for abroad?

 

Do you fly for Emirates? If so, do you recommend flying for them?

 

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Welcome to APC.

You seem to be posting the same type of question on multiple threads. Since it is in the middle of a discussion it doesn't really flow well. Kind of like butting into a conversation and changing the subject without introducing yourself first.

You might try to post a thread on your own with your own questions. Either that or read the previous threads on the various airlines that you are interested in before jumping in.



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Hello All!

I need to thank all of you who are contributing to this thread. First time in a forum I see constructive unbiased opinions (or are opinions always biased? )
The aviation industry in the US is dead, unless you are part of management.
I took a leave of absence from Eagle 2 years ago, came to Europe to get the JAA done. But in Europe, you need to buy your seat with a valid type rating, found out the hard way.

I was told I would upgrade on the CRJ in January, and now AMR goes BK with displacements (even worse seeing your pension going away after 30+ years service).
So for any of you hesitant about taking a job abroad, especially Emirates, stop looking at the possible negative sides and secure a financial future. Waiting at a regional hoping for better isn't a solution. You're not getting married to Emirates, just building experience, imho.

After getting current again in January, I'll do my best to go there, and so should you!

 

Sorry. Thanks for explaining. Wildo.