Need advice…should I move to the US? 20,000 hrs TT 777/340
Posted by locblue@reddit | aviation | View on Reddit | 7 comments
51M, 20,000+ TT, All widebody 777/340, PIC for the past 17 yrs, 29 yrs with a top asian legacy, ICAO ATP, presently earning US$400K pretax (low tax country), spouse is a US citizen
Need advice...I've been commuting to the US from asia for the past decade. It's amazing i've done it this long, but i'm sick of it. Love my job and airline, but i may have to make some changes. Considering a move to the US, get a Green Card through my spouse, convert to FAA ATP, then apply to US airlines. I've heard hiring has significantly slowed down or even paused. Should i risk quitting my job to apply to US carriers with my experience listed above? Bit of a chicken and egg situation as i have to reside in the US during the Green Card approval process, and so have to quit my present job or at least take some form of unpaid leave. What are my chances of getting hired in the present hiring environment? I'm willing to wait while living in the US. Sufficient savings, spouse works, etc. Appreciate any input. Tks
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Over-Conflict6231@reddit
I think you're underestimating the time it will take for you to get your green card, especially considering the new administration coming in. Probably 2-3 years.
BrtFrkwr@reddit
Stay where you are.
changoelgranputas@reddit
Prob not the best time to do this move right now. Hiring has significantly slowed, giving up your seniority, working in a completely different airline system that you don’t even know if you are going to like, uncertain immigration conditions, etc. I commuted from HK to US Northeast for 10 years and know the pain. But right now, I would move back out in a jiffy if I could.
ZZ9ZA@reddit
When y’all are sending “commute” texts hat exactly are you talking about? Before every couple of days on duty, or are we talking about leaving the US for a week every 90 days to reset a visa sort of thing?
LaMortParLeSnuSnu@reddit
Have a look at AirlinePilotCentral for pay scales - you'd be giving away all your seniority, and it would be a long climb back to $400K. If you can hack that, don't quit your job, try and get green card and convert your cert while on unpaid leave (if you can get long enough away). Question would likely be better answered on APC...
EliteEthos@reddit
You should post this in r/flying. You’ll probably find better replies.
locblue@reddit (OP)
I did, tks