I searched around and couldn't find any updated info on expat contracts for crj drivers, I am interested in targeting the asian market mainly. Any folks out there that could point me in the right direction?
I heard from an excomair guy I flew with his buddy was hired as an FO and then upgraded, also any of these contracts on the left seat provide for eventual career progression to heavier equipment? My estimated times are 2100tt 1100turbine. All 700.

 

I know Air China Express is hiring CRJ captains. Look at recruiter web sites, for example; Park.

Good luck

 

Look into IBEX (CRJ operation for the ANA group) is not a bad deal!

 

Check also BAA on the WASInc website. They are hiring for CL850 pilots and you're quality of life may be better than with a Chinese airline.

 

Thank you all for the responses! I feel like I am in a point in my career where I still need to achieve some level of experience to even think of a nice expat job, but considering the current US market I am already seeking for a plan B if let's say my feeder lost a contract or went under. Also a way to transition to heavier equipment. The shrinking economy on this side of the world combined with the aircraft orders among Asian carriers make me speculate about the only way of making a decent wage in this profession is seeking for oportunities further away from home.

 

Gilz,

Best of luck to you. Being an expat pilot is a unique experience. Your mileage varies based on your expectations and of course who you work for and where. I've been out of the US almost five years (almost four in China and now almost a year in the ME). It's had it's ups and downs but I can honestly say I have no desire to go back to the States right now. Maybe later, maybe not. Do your research and good luck!

 

Good luck to you. I've been an expat on all series of the CRJ since 2009 and have worked in The Middle East and Africa primarily as well as some contract CL850 stuff from time to time. Working outside the US is not for everyone and the only way you'll know if it is for you or not is to give it a go. You are interested in Asia, so I would suggest taking a look at Garuda Indonesia. The contract sucks (as many CRJ contracts do now thanks to the declining popularity and number of unemployed CRJ pilots who will work for crap wages) with 90 days on/18 off. Garuda is hiring very aggressively right now for the CRJ-1000 (OMG what a waste of perfectly good aluminum). Contact either Dorothy Roy at Rishworth Aviation or the Dodd's/Avionco. Both contracts are similar.

As far as upgrades and bigger equipment go, Garuda is a dead end. Some airlines have/will upgrade expats - but you have to prove yourself to them as many have been burned by expats. You're a little light on time for that now, anyway. Once you get another 1500-2000 hours, you'll be a more suitable candidate for upgrade to the foreign airlines.

If you have an ATP (which you're going to need most anywhere pretty soon anyway), QATAR hires with 2,000TTL, but you'd most likely need an internal recommendation with your time.

I felt just like Oceanic Pilot up until last month when I finally found a reasonable job back in the US. Either I'm very lucky, or things are beginning to turn around. Today was my last day as an expat and I am celebrating.

Looking forward to radar vectors, standard phraseology, taxi ways, centerline lighting, real ATC and much more.

Best of luck to you. Working abroad will definitely add to your skill set and you'll experience things you could never imagine. If your skin is thick and your skills strong, you'll be just fine.

 

Bob,

Congrats on your job back "home"! I hope not too many pilots/controllers say, " what the **** is he doing now?"