Best Major for Senority
03-08-2023, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by RenanZ
Gentlemen, good evening
Although not exactly the same subject, but kind related, I would like to use this thread to look for some career advices:
I'm an south american citizen, and throughout the past few months, saw a lot of advertisement about the pilot shortage and the possibility to apply for an EB2 NIW visa, to pursue a career in USA.
Despite the whole immigration process and licence conversation with the FAA, with all can take up to 2 or 2,5 years long, I estimate that, after that period,
I will be 35y old, logging +3000H, being +2000h on the B737, which I'm currently type rated (although all SIC time), with a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Sciences and Post-Graduation in aviation safety
I wonder if your guys have any clues or hints where that kind of experience/resumé can get me into (Legacy, Regional, Cargo, Fractional, etc)?!
**Of course, talk about something so far away in the future is hard, however I rather hear from you than only from greedy lawyers
well, thanks in advance
Although not exactly the same subject, but kind related, I would like to use this thread to look for some career advices:
I'm an south american citizen, and throughout the past few months, saw a lot of advertisement about the pilot shortage and the possibility to apply for an EB2 NIW visa, to pursue a career in USA.
Despite the whole immigration process and licence conversation with the FAA, with all can take up to 2 or 2,5 years long, I estimate that, after that period,
I will be 35y old, logging +3000H, being +2000h on the B737, which I'm currently type rated (although all SIC time), with a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Sciences and Post-Graduation in aviation safety
I wonder if your guys have any clues or hints where that kind of experience/resumé can get me into (Legacy, Regional, Cargo, Fractional, etc)?!
**Of course, talk about something so far away in the future is hard, however I rather hear from you than only from greedy lawyers
well, thanks in advance
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03-10-2023, 05:22 PM
#63
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Originally Posted by AVIATORUSMC
I’ll be 41 in 2026 and eligible for hire from a major…..
bottom line. Did I miss the wave and any chance of a solid career or decent seniority at a legacy?
bottom line. Did I miss the wave and any chance of a solid career or decent seniority at a legacy?
03-10-2023, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by AVIATORUSMC
I’ll be 41 in 2026 and eligible for hire from a major…..
bottom line. Did I miss the wave and any chance of a solid career or decent seniority at a legacy?
bottom line. Did I miss the wave and any chance of a solid career or decent seniority at a legacy?
03-10-2023, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by RenanZ
Gentlemen, good evening
Although not exactly the same subject, but kind related, I would like to use this thread to look for some career advices:
I'm an south american citizen, and throughout the past few months, saw a lot of advertisement about the pilot shortage and the possibility to apply for an EB2 NIW visa, to pursue a career in USA.
Despite the whole immigration process and licence conversation with the FAA, with all can take up to 2 or 2,5 years long, I estimate that, after that period,
I will be 35y old, logging +3000H, being +2000h on the B737, which I'm currently type rated (although all SIC time), with a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Sciences and Post-Graduation in aviation safety
I wonder if your guys have any clues or hints where that kind of experience/resumé can get me into (Legacy, Regional, Cargo, Fractional, etc)?!
**Of course, talk about something so far away in the future is hard, however I rather hear from you than only from greedy lawyers
well, thanks in advance
Although not exactly the same subject, but kind related, I would like to use this thread to look for some career advices:
I'm an south american citizen, and throughout the past few months, saw a lot of advertisement about the pilot shortage and the possibility to apply for an EB2 NIW visa, to pursue a career in USA.
Despite the whole immigration process and licence conversation with the FAA, with all can take up to 2 or 2,5 years long, I estimate that, after that period,
I will be 35y old, logging +3000H, being +2000h on the B737, which I'm currently type rated (although all SIC time), with a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Sciences and Post-Graduation in aviation safety
I wonder if your guys have any clues or hints where that kind of experience/resumé can get me into (Legacy, Regional, Cargo, Fractional, etc)?!
**Of course, talk about something so far away in the future is hard, however I rather hear from you than only from greedy lawyers
well, thanks in advance
1. scamming you
2. Are incompetent
3. Or there is a sudden, hush hush, change happening with the Feds (trying to solve the pilot “shortage”) that is brand new and indeed this may work. I would definitely ask for proof of success. Talk to that pilot. Figure out if he has a PHD or some other extremely unique credentials that would normally be required for this visa, outside of aviation. Who is sponsoring the pilot, etc? it all seems far fetched.
03-11-2023, 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by AVIATORUSMC
I’ll be 41 in 2026 and eligible for hire from a major…..
bottom line. Did I miss the wave and any chance of a solid career or decent seniority at a legacy?
bottom line. Did I miss the wave and any chance of a solid career or decent seniority at a legacy?
03-11-2023, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by AVIATORUSMC
I’ll be 41 in 2026 and eligible for hire from a major…..
bottom line. Did I miss the wave and any chance of a solid career or decent seniority at a legacy?
bottom line. Did I miss the wave and any chance of a solid career or decent seniority at a legacy?
03-11-2023, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by AllYourBaseAreB
As far as I know, historically, almost no pilots get work visas with this route. I think a few immigration lawyers are doing one of 3 things:
1. scamming you
2. Are incompetent
3. Or there is a sudden, hush hush, change happening with the Feds (trying to solve the pilot “shortage”) that is brand new and indeed this may work. I would definitely ask for proof of success. Talk to that pilot. Figure out if he has a PHD or some other extremely unique credentials that would normally be required for this visa, outside of aviation. Who is sponsoring the pilot, etc? it all seems far fetched.
1. scamming you
2. Are incompetent
3. Or there is a sudden, hush hush, change happening with the Feds (trying to solve the pilot “shortage”) that is brand new and indeed this may work. I would definitely ask for proof of success. Talk to that pilot. Figure out if he has a PHD or some other extremely unique credentials that would normally be required for this visa, outside of aviation. Who is sponsoring the pilot, etc? it all seems far fetched.
Well, as far as I know, that process is actual doable, applying to the green card through I-140 form from the USCIS, then after approval getting the necessary visa to be legally approved to live and work in US. The whole thing can take up to 2,5y, so my concern is of it will be to late to enjoy such moment of hirings all around, although no one can clearly know this.
And like our colleague Aviator said above, my goal (for leaving everything behind) would be to get to the “big boys”, the Legacies ones or even an good Cargo, who knows, maybe a WB before retirement.
And also, from you guys’s experience, which places would be the best ones in terms of Quality of Life? Of course money matters, but also having an life outside job
03-11-2023, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by RenanZ
Well, as far as I know, that process is actual doable, applying to the green card through I-140 form from the USCIS, then after approval getting the necessary visa to be legally approved to live and work in US. The whole thing can take up to 2,5y, so my concern is of it will be to late to enjoy such moment of hirings all around, although no one can clearly know this.
And like our colleague Aviator said above, my goal (for leaving everything behind) would be to get to the “big boys”, the Legacies ones or even an good Cargo, who knows, maybe a WB before retirement.
And also, from you guys’s experience, which places would be the best ones in terms of Quality of Life? Of course money matters, but also having an life outside job
And like our colleague Aviator said above, my goal (for leaving everything behind) would be to get to the “big boys”, the Legacies ones or even an good Cargo, who knows, maybe a WB before retirement.
And also, from you guys’s experience, which places would be the best ones in terms of Quality of Life? Of course money matters, but also having an life outside job
03-11-2023, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by AVIATORUSMC
I’ll be 41 in 2026 and eligible for hire from a major…..
bottom line. Did I miss the wave and any chance of a solid career or decent seniority at a legacy?
bottom line. Did I miss the wave and any chance of a solid career or decent seniority at a legacy?
If widebody capt is the end goal, shoot for ups/FedEx. Otherwise living in base at any major will still be a terrific career.
