Getting hired without US passport?
10-11-2006, 02:04 PM
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Getting hired without US passport?
I am working as a CFI and are slowly but steady approaching the magic 1000/100. So it is time for me to start sending out some apps to the airlines. I am from Europe (Norway), and did my training + instructing in US. I have a US permanent resident w/work permit. I have seen some airlines require us passport and some dont... My question is if it's a problem getting hired without a US passport/citizenship?
10-11-2006, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by smoke
if you're not a citizen, a drivers license will probably not cut it in this day and age...some airlines do not require a passport, but jesus christ just get one. it's not hard to get
10-11-2006, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by smoke
if you're not a citizen, a drivers license will probably not cut it in this day and age...some airlines do not require a passport, but jesus christ just get one. it's not hard to get
10-11-2006, 02:24 PM
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Why not try for a European Airline? Thier minimums are lower, the pay generally better, and you've got the right to work in the EU.
Just get your JAA tickets...
ryanair is hiring 200 hour pilots
http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/about...eers&ref=10002
I'm one generation too far removed to get Irish citizenship, otherwise I would've gone there 6 years ago.
SAS still does an ab-intio program. I think Swiss and LH do as well.
Just get your JAA tickets...
ryanair is hiring 200 hour pilots
http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/about...eers&ref=10002
I'm one generation too far removed to get Irish citizenship, otherwise I would've gone there 6 years ago.
SAS still does an ab-intio program. I think Swiss and LH do as well.
10-11-2006, 02:33 PM
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Not that hard, just a pain
You can get hired at a airline without a US passport. There are plenty of "foreigners" at all types of airlines. It's a pain in the butt however, because everytime you go to training, the airline has to do a thorough background check on you again because it is required now since 9-11. Since those guys (hijackers) were taking flying lessons on a simulator before they did something stupid. Now, you as a law abiding person are paying the price for their actions.
What I mean to say is that there is a lot more paperwork involved since you aren't a US citizen. Some airlines don't like to deal with the hassle of all the paperwork involved, so yes it may be a little more difficult for you to get hired here, but it's definately not impossible. Get your app. out there and see who bites. Enjoy the paperwork!
What I mean to say is that there is a lot more paperwork involved since you aren't a US citizen. Some airlines don't like to deal with the hassle of all the paperwork involved, so yes it may be a little more difficult for you to get hired here, but it's definately not impossible. Get your app. out there and see who bites. Enjoy the paperwork!
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