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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jan 2024, 03:09
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

Allegiant E3s

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Not sure of the details, but more options for Aussie pilots...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Dec 2023, 03:59
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

Couldn't agree more. The only thing I'd add, is...

Couldn't agree more. The only thing I'd add, is that Spirit+JB and Frontier are likely to get close to legacy rates for their types as their contracts come up in the near future. It wouldn't be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Dec 2023, 04:48
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

US 2023 Salary Survey

There's a good spread of data on what's currently achievable at various airlines in various seats. Might be a good comparison for those in the homeland with contract negotiations ahead of them.
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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Dec 2023, 13:06
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

F9 proposed rates

Here's a snapshot of the proposed contract rates at F9. They're in line with the rest of industry, so I don't see them not getting it. From 2025, that puts a second year FO at ~USD$187k plus 401k...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Nov 2023, 19:29
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

Frontier $50k signing bonus

Pretty sure frontier is still taking E3s too. I'm sure there's strings attached to the $50k signing bonus.
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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Nov 2023, 19:18
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

Potential cost traps and dragging timelines...

Potential cost traps and dragging timelines aside, I do wonder exactly what Amerijet would do with their Aussie pilots that are waiting on advanced parole after submission but before receiving their...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Nov 2023, 09:17
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

No idea. I only know what is in this email. I...

No idea. I only know what is in this email. I find it interesting though that they are offering the EB3 though.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Nov 2023, 00:41
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

Amerijet DEC & GC sponsorship

Got a cold email from a recruitment company offering direct entry commands at Amerijet for E3s. The usual 1000 part 121 etc still applies. The kicker is that they are offering EB3 sponsorship (green...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Sep 2023, 03:52
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

Heard from a friend at atlas that they're maxed...

Heard from a friend at atlas that they're maxed out on E3's, so it's a one out one in kind of deal now. Not sure exactly why that's the case though, just what I was told.

I don't think the boat...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Aug 2023, 03:20
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

Captain Signing Bonus

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Commuteair new hire captains now get a USD$175000 plus a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Aug 2023, 15:15
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

Nobody over there wants to see the comparison...

Nobody over there wants to see the comparison though, and the excuses will be the same ones the US pilots used back in the 2000's when all was not well as to why we shouldn't have them.

- we can't...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Aug 2023, 02:00
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

Big 3 contract comparisons

Aerocrew has a side-by-side of the big 3 if anyone is wondering what's going on uptown.
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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jun 2023, 04:46
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

That's important to keep in focus. The animal,...

That's important to keep in focus. The animal, yellow and globe carrying tails are career destination airlines. Sure they aren't necessarily the best, and being on an E3 is not without its risks, but...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jun 2023, 15:33
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

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Well, looks like that's the end of SkyWest being a desirable E3...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jun 2023, 16:13
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

Age 67

For those Alpa brothers and sisters that may oppose raising the retirement age to 67, Alpa has a call to action that you can participate in. It takes about 10 seconds to complete after you log in.
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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jun 2023, 02:43
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

Out of curiosity, could you offer up some of...

Out of curiosity, could you offer up some of those reasons?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Apr 2023, 14:32
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

A lot of legacies in the US now have flow...

A lot of legacies in the US now have flow programs for their regional pilots into mainline, with expected flow dates. The benefit is that assuming everything goes according to plan you walk into your...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Apr 2023, 15:35
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

Is this $280k a number guys already on property...

Is this $280k a number guys already on property achieved doing covid flying with all the extra add pay? Or is this something attainable for a new hire? And if it is add pay numbers, is the flying...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Apr 2023, 02:52
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

Out of curiosity, who is this immigration lawyer?

Out of curiosity, who is this immigration lawyer?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Mar 2023, 00:58
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

I'd forgotten about life before Zelle... simpler...

I'd forgotten about life before Zelle... simpler times. @CRH, it was one place several years ago. Thankfully since then it's been more civilized.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Mar 2023, 23:14
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

This whole argument is stupid. Everyone now knows...

This whole argument is stupid. Everyone now knows the benefits of the US, more money and better career opportunities. Everyone also knows what you get if you choose to stay at home, close to family...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Mar 2023, 23:02
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

Welcome! More the merrier.

Welcome! More the merrier.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Mar 2023, 23:52
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

According to several friends at Atlas, they were...

According to several friends at Atlas, they were closing in on close to 500 Aussies. That was late last year. I expect they've surpassed that now.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Mar 2023, 20:43
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

Delta rates to lift all boats

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As most of you know, Delta voted up an industry leading contract. I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Feb 2023, 21:53
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

Take the risk and train in the US. That year of...

Take the risk and train in the US. That year of working on an F1 will get you started on your hours, and will be invaluable to building your network. The fact that you'll have a bachelor makes you...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Feb 2023, 20:56
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

G'burg and 43, you're both right in that their is...

G'burg and 43, you're both right in that their is a lot to consider re taxes and packages. I'm not a Aus tax resident anymore, so my knowledge in that regard is limited. However my understanding is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Feb 2023, 19:39
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

My understanding is generally since the tax rates...

My understanding is generally since the tax rates are higher in Australia, you'll likely pay extra Aus tax on any USD earned, but no US tax on AUD earned. I've seen some finance firms that specialize...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Feb 2023, 15:15
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

If I had to do my time again, this would have to...

If I had to do my time again, this would have to be a tempting option vs traditional GA. With all the regionals slowing down their hiring of FOs due to having no captains this is probably one of the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Feb 2023, 01:18
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

I think I saw today that they've also extended...

I think I saw today that they've also extended their higher pay rates through until 2026. More than enough time to make some money and get further up the food chain.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jan 2023, 10:44
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

I think this is actually a very reasonable...

I think this is actually a very reasonable concern, and something that should be given serious consideration before making the move. This is especially true if you're leaving behind somewhere that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Jan 2023, 03:17
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

It's not about being clever, or being better than...

It's not about being clever, or being better than anybody. This thread for the most part generally has accurate, up-to-date info on what's going on in the US. While the kingair post above was poking...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jan 2023, 14:03
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

No I get what you're saying. Both jobs require...

No I get what you're saying. Both jobs require our 2500 pilot to have done some prior planning to meet those minimums either way. At the end of the day, it's all more options for Aussie pilots...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jan 2023, 04:09
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

If you are a 1500 hour pilot, you can choose to...

If you are a 1500 hour pilot, you can choose to stay in Aus and go down that route, with everything that entails. Or, you could go to the US and by the time you reach 2500 hours, upgrade if that's...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jan 2023, 03:36
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

1500 total, some night and some multi required...

1500 total, some night and some multi required for ATP. ATP required to be an FO. 1000 hours part 121 time as an FO required to upgrade. They're FAA minimums that are set in stone.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jan 2023, 03:09
Replies: 3,096
Views: 1,274,893
Posted By DropYourSocks

I completely agree with you about the pay being...

I completely agree with you about the pay being due to the shortage. But the shortage has allowed Australian pilots to see that you don't need 500 PIC in a chieftain to finally move up to something...
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