Struggling regional staffing = H1-B's?
02-02-2014 | 03:21 PM
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As of now, TSA will not clear you to get a type rating for a 121 carrier unless you are obtaining it on behalf of your foreign employer, as in like come to US, get your TR and then GTFO. You gotta be a US citizen or greencard holder in order to pull it off.
H1-B would work for applicants that would like to remain in US for a limited time while doing paid practice, flight instruction for example.
You can thank 9/11 for that...
H1-B would work for applicants that would like to remain in US for a limited time while doing paid practice, flight instruction for example.
You can thank 9/11 for that...
02-02-2014 | 03:38 PM
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Not only the H1B needs a bachellors degree, H1B requires a certain minimum salary to be paid, which is at least twice the 1st year pay of the highest paying regional...
And HR5900 requires ATP mins, where in the world will you find the FO's with 1500 hrs... Almost everywhere else in the world, people go to fly the B737 or A320 with 200 or 250 hrs and a type rating...
So, the H1B for airline pilots is highly unlikely..
However, a special exclusion for foreign nationals to work as CFI's can not be ruled out in a couple of years..
So guys, pls don't vote for any concessions and hold strong... The mgmts just CAN'T replace you.. Period...
02-02-2014 | 04:41 PM
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Not with the current pay and QOL being offered... Maybe if airlines did an all inclusive ab initio with 1st year FO pay and seniority starting day one of class for the MPL, with minimal commitments upon completion... then you might have something, otherwise it's simply time for FUPM
02-02-2014 | 04:59 PM
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