Regionals Hiring "Foreign Nationals?"
10-15-2013 | 07:07 AM
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10-15-2013 | 07:08 AM
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I don't believe pilot is a category of H-1 visa but even if there were they don't call it a "global pilot shortage" for nothing. Where are all these "foreign nationals" going to come from when there are literally thousands of US pilots already working overseas in these same countries? Nothing to see here. If this was a troll post well done. 
10-15-2013 | 08:15 AM
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I don't think it's mesa, MAG is becoming the new retirement home/hospice, Not the INS processing center that it once was. I think they've maxed out there quota in '07 anyways. Besides just heard the most recent new hire class has been temp. Suspended due to the need to mismanage the staffing levels.
and get back into the RED.
and get back into the RED.
10-15-2013 | 08:17 AM
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I don't believe pilot is a category of H-1 visa but even if there were they don't call it a "global pilot shortage" for nothing. Where are all these "foreign nationals" going to come from when there are literally thousands of US pilots already working overseas in these same countries? Nothing to see here. If this was a troll post well done.
Everyone who has a problem with me not naming names, please understand the position I'm in: I'm not in the airline industry yet. I'm a CFI, paying my dues and living on $10/hr just like everyone else did. All I'm looking for is confirmation from people currently in the industry about whether what I heard is true or not. That simple. Just trying to be careful with what I post on a public forum, that's all.
10-15-2013 | 08:52 AM
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The only possible reason a European would consider coming to the US is to get enough multi crew jet time to go to Emirates. And most Europeans don't have a US ATP. Let's be crystal clear the problem is not a shortage of qualified pilots it's a shortage of qualified pilots willing to work for nothing.
Hint: Eliminate first year pay. It won't solve the problem but it will buy some time. If I were Republic or Mesa I would already be doing this because their contracts depend on putting butts in the seats. Unless they'd rather pay two Captains to covering the flying a la Great Lakes.
Hint: Eliminate first year pay. It won't solve the problem but it will buy some time. If I were Republic or Mesa I would already be doing this because their contracts depend on putting butts in the seats. Unless they'd rather pay two Captains to covering the flying a la Great Lakes.
10-15-2013 | 08:59 AM
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They might be foreign nationals with the right to work in the US. A resident permit or married to a US citizen...
or are these 'guest workers'..... meaning the only reason they are here is to work jobs that can't be filled.... and eventually they get residency or citizenship... not sure it has gotten this far... but...
The A4A and other pro business groups will lobby congress for guest workers... anything to raise the bottom wages up....
or are these 'guest workers'..... meaning the only reason they are here is to work jobs that can't be filled.... and eventually they get residency or citizenship... not sure it has gotten this far... but...
The A4A and other pro business groups will lobby congress for guest workers... anything to raise the bottom wages up....
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