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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Apr 2021, 08:25
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

Nothing wrong with SkyWest. An excellent...

Nothing wrong with SkyWest. An excellent operation with brand new aircraft when I was there. Have a few mates still there and loving it, but just my personal preference to be back in Australia flying...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Apr 2021, 03:40
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

I left SkyWest about 3 years ago and this morning...

I left SkyWest about 3 years ago and this morning I find an email from them to say they're now hiring FOs and to put an application in! LOL. Thanks but no thanks as I'm very happy flying back in Aus....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Mar 2020, 00:37
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

Just heard SkyWest have sent all their new hire...

Just heard SkyWest have sent all their new hire class home. I know they don’t take E3’s anymore but when this happens at the biggest regional airline in the USA which has a history of never...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Mar 2020, 14:41
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

It wasn't that difficult; just needed to get this...

It wasn't that difficult; just needed to get this limitation removed on the FAA ATP certificate which says "This certificate is subject to pilot-in-command limitations". Our CASA licensing authority...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Mar 2020, 20:51
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

Yes, without a doubt. Only after having jet time...

Yes, without a doubt. Only after having jet time on my CV did I start receiving responses to job applications back in Australia.

My ERJ 170/190 type rating was also useful as I transferred it to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Mar 2020, 05:56
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

Nah, it's just that there are now lots of 'new...

Nah, it's just that there are now lots of 'new Australians' around these days that may not have heard of these slangs. Nothing wrong with that and good luck to them. I did the E3 thing in the USA...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd May 2019, 00:52
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

I don't know which company you work for, but...

I don't know which company you work for, but calling in sick where I used to work in the USA wasn't a problem. Lots of people I knew did and didn't have any issues. Seems like a safety culture issue...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Feb 2019, 14:14
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

Despite what some people say in this thread,...

Despite what some people say in this thread, there have been many people issued with a E3 visa without a degree and without extensive industry experience.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jan 2019, 01:53
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

So that other rumour why SkyWest stopped hiring...

So that other rumour why SkyWest stopped hiring Australians on the E3 was not the reason?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jan 2019, 07:49
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

Seagull201, I'm going by what I've seen and heard...

Seagull201, I'm going by what I've seen and heard about Mesa when I was in the USA. I flew with a few former Mesa pilots who made the jump to SkyWest because they were a little concerned about...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jan 2019, 13:56
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

Don't worry about the interview at Mesa. Everyone...

Don't worry about the interview at Mesa. Everyone passes. It's just a formality. Mesa is where people go when they wash out from the other regionals. They'll take anyone with a heart beat.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Oct 2018, 09:37
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

And a $40,000 USD sign on bonus on top of that....

And a $40,000 USD sign on bonus on top of that. They may still be offering an extra $7,500 USD bonus for previous turbine airline/charter experience. So that’s almost $62K AUD in bonuses just for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2018, 17:49
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

I've been in the US now for almost two years....

I've been in the US now for almost two years. It's always been my intention to come here, get the the jet experience and then move back home where the experience gathered here would make my job...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jul 2018, 08:33
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

People are still being granted the E3 and the E3R...

People are still being granted the E3 and the E3R (renewal) visas without needing a university degree nor 12 years of industry experience. One mate just arrived a few weeks ago, and another is on...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jun 2018, 20:38
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

Yes they now do. The airline I'm at uses a...

Yes they now do. The airline I'm at uses a subcontractor to do all this and the subcontractor engages an immigration attorney to get the paper work together. I'm in the process of renewing my E3...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jun 2018, 04:42
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

There's some conflicting information around. I...

There's some conflicting information around. I know of two people who have just been granted their E3 visas without a degree and around 5 years industry experience.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Feb 2018, 17:17
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

There's a reason why Mesa has had to offer those...

There's a reason why Mesa has had to offer those benefits to attract new hires. When you have Mesa pilots coming across to other regionals, that's saying something. It's not all about the money ;-)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jan 2018, 23:47
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

I'm not sure whether Envoy sponsors the E3 visa,...

I'm not sure whether Envoy sponsors the E3 visa, but looks like things are getting desperate over there. Sign on bonuses are now up to $45K USD if you have previous airline experience.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jan 2018, 01:55
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

I know of two widebody Captains who joined the...

I know of two widebody Captains who joined the regionals recently. Both are around 60 and retired from overseas airlines to have some fun flying regional jets in the USA. So, no, mid 40's is not too...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Dec 2017, 17:07
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

I stand corrected. Things have certainly changed...

I stand corrected. Things have certainly changed since I did mine over 12 months ago. :ok:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Dec 2017, 19:45
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

You don't need an FAA license of any sort before...

You don't need an FAA license of any sort before going across. Not even a PPL. If you meet the minimums for the issue of an FAA ATP, then your type rating checkride doubles as your FAA ATP checkride....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Dec 2017, 23:55
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

We should start seeing the first Aussies flying...

We should start seeing the first Aussies flying in the US under the E3 visa upgrade to Captaincy soon after the 2018 new year.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Dec 2017, 23:52
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

ExpressJet is owned by SkyWest but there is talk...

ExpressJet is owned by SkyWest but there is talk that United might be interested in buying it. Whether this translates to a flow of pilots from XJT to UA mainline, it’s anybody’s guess.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Sep 2017, 12:56
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

We had this discussion some time ago, bafanguy,...

We had this discussion some time ago, bafanguy, and you seemed surprised it can be done. If you meet the requirements to hold an FAA ATP, then it doesn't matter whether you held an FAA certificate...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Sep 2017, 10:11
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

WO means 'wholly owned' or the equivalent to...

WO means 'wholly owned' or the equivalent to 'subsidiary' company in our language.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Sep 2017, 10:07
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

Labor Condition Application. I'll leave it to...

Labor Condition Application. I'll leave it to Wiki to explain it.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_Condition_Application
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Sep 2017, 01:00
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

I went through the whole process about 12 months...

I went through the whole process about 12 months ago and have helped a number of mates get through with the airline I'm with and the E3 visa process. A degree or 12 years industry experience inlieu ...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Sep 2017, 06:03
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

Yes, that's correct, but it's usually those who...

Yes, that's correct, but it's usually those who are short of multi time who are using the sim sessions to top up. Night sim exercise is only around 2 hours so if you're really short of night time,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Sep 2017, 05:45
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

There is lots of movement happening at SkyWest....

There is lots of movement happening at SkyWest. My seniority has gone up 450 since joining 10 months ago. That'a an average of at least 45 per month leaving for the majors. I know of someone who is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Sep 2017, 07:26
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

This is the wording on the letter from the FAA...

This is the wording on the letter from the FAA regarding doing the FAA ATP checkride based on a foreign license. It doesn't say specifically that the MECIR has to be current, but the Airplane...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Sep 2017, 18:40
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

Really? It's certainly not how the tens, perhaps...

Really? It's certainly not how the tens, perhaps hundreds of US pilots I've worked and flown with in the last 10 months perceive us Aussies working here. I, and I'm sure other Australian pilots also,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Aug 2017, 14:33
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

Their first time ever doing the E3? Which US...

Their first time ever doing the E3? Which US consulate is this? All they asked for the E3 visa interview 12 months ago was a letter from your US employer and the Labor Condition Application from the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Aug 2017, 17:30
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

That's based on the minimum guarantee but if you...

That's based on the minimum guarantee but if you choose to work over time and pick up flights, especially the split duties and the red eyes which pay time and a half or higher, then you can actually...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Mar 2017, 13:22
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

Everyone I know see this as just a stepping...

Everyone I know see this as just a stepping stone. Even the airline knows it and makes no big deal if you leave soon after joining. Where else in the world would you get a jet type rating for free...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jan 2017, 18:25
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,275,508
Posted By VH DSJ

There's a big shortage of GA multi-engine...

There's a big shortage of GA multi-engine instrument instructors in the US as many have left for regionals or part 135/91 operations. One MEI student I know had to wait 3 months before they could...
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