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Sliceback , 01-07-2024 09:49 AM
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Not really. With a few exceptions... a work/residence Visa will be required. In addition confirmation from the NAA of their current nationality will be required too. Those were the basics for me from Europe, Asia, Austral/Asia, Central American, to name a few. The process and procedures ranged, for me, from benign to something tantamount to a thorough security check. Further... be prepared to pay for the permits should your carrier of choice will not.

It was worth every effort for all adventures. Airplanes fly the same, no matter their locations. It was experience living in various countries and making life long friends.
He posted "JF from Korea." So many questions unanswered. He's "interested in the U.S." Again so many unanswered questions.

Light years different for a U.S. citizen on a TDY in S. Korea to get into U.S. flying after a 13 year gap vs a foreigner who's overseas and hasn't flown in 13 yrs but reads APC and thinks he wants to end up a 787 CA for United.
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Thank you, Captain! And Congratulations!!
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I did something similar a couple of decades ago, so this doable.
The difference then was that the economy and industry were hanging out in the same toilet bowl together.

Start working on your Flight Instructor Certificates and Ratings, preferably at a place that will hire you after your check ride.
You'll be able to wrap a Flight Review into the process (two birds, one stone).

Then start teaching. You'll be in the right seat of an RJ in no time, with the majors right around the corner.
Think you'll be to old for the majors by then? I'll be 54 this year and I start at a Legacy next month.

Don't waste your time with 135 (a vast majority of them suck anyway, ask me how I know), unless they offer a quick upgrade to the left seat to build PIC time, or are willing to fund your ATP, when the time comes.

Good luck, we're all counting on you.
I'm so impressed to read your own story.

Also I'm thankful for your sincere advice and warm-hearted comments on me.

I got an impression that in the U.S., as far as a person can prove his/her competency and suitability, long-time of career break or age over 40 might not matter.

Like your suggestion, if I persue my aviation career again, I will consider doing CFI course as an option #1.

Big Congratulations on your promotion to a legacy!!

Thank you very much, Captain!
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He posted "JF from Korea." So many questions unanswered. He's "interested in the U.S." Again so many unanswered questions.

Light years different for a U.S. citizen on a TDY in S. Korea to get into U.S. flying after a 13 year gap vs a foreigner who's overseas and hasn't flown in 13 yrs but reads APC and thinks he wants to end up a 787 CA for United.
I'm considering joining in EB-3 program.

But I'm not dreaming of being a Dreamliner captain for a legacy yet.

Hope it be an answer for you.
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Sliceback , 01-08-2024 06:17 PM
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I'm considering joining in EB-3 program.

But I'm not dreaming of being a Dreamliner captain for a legacy yet.

Hope it be an answer for you.
I had to look up what an EB-3 visa is. A quick blurb says it's for skilled workers who've been sponsored by a U.S. company. AFAIK few, very few, if any, U.S. companies are sponsoring foreign pilots. The minimum might be several thousand hours of flight time, TPIC, MEL, ATP, etc.
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I had to look up what an EB-3 visa is. A quick blurb says it's for skilled workers who've been sponsored by a U.S. company. AFAIK few, very few, if any, U.S. companies are sponsoring foreign pilots. The minimum might be several thousand hours of flight time, TPIC, MEL, ATP, etc.
Thank you for your concern.

The program I'm considering will not be related with aviation.

But to acquire right to work in the U.S., it is one of an option for me.

Have a good day!
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I was out of flying for 25 years (didnt touch flight controls at all) after completing my IR. I came back in my late 40s and worked very hard getting up to speed with things such as GPS that wasnt around when I started. Best thing I did was to get my CFI/CFII and teach. It forced me to learn the information I forgot, and it allowed me to practice more IFR stuff than I could have done on my own. That was 8 years ago, I chose to fly 135 and love it.
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Thank you very much for sharing your story!
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I was out of flying for 25 years (didnt touch flight controls at all) after completing my IR. I came back in my late 40s and worked very hard getting up to speed with things such as GPS that wasnt around when I started. Best thing I did was to get my CFI/CFII and teach. It forced me to learn the information I forgot, and it allowed me to practice more IFR stuff than I could have done on my own. That was 8 years ago, I chose to fly 135 and love it.
Wow, congratulations on your success and happiness! Also I was surprised to see that you overcame 25 years of career break. Thank you so much on sharing your own story! Could I ask you the 135 company's point of view toward your career break(or their question on the break)?
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Could I ask you the 135 company's point of view toward your career break(or their question on the break)?
Most 91/135 operators in today's hiring climate are just glad to have somebody who has the ratings and knows how to fly.
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Most 91/135 operators in today's hiring climate are just glad to have somebody who has the ratings and knows how to fly.
Thank you for your reply!
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