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PWMURPHY · October 23rd, 2006, 20:46

China and India are certainly a much easier prospect in terms of getting a work visa. Our company has no problem getting any pilot from just about any ICAO country what is essentially the same thing as a "green card" in the US. But you must be sponsored by an employer.

However, both the life and flying are tougher in Asia than in Australia or the USA. If you are considering Asia, I'd suggest taking an extended trip through there to visit not only the countries but some flight school locations to see what life is like. Get outside the major cities and see what life for an expat flight instructor would be like. Later, if you decide to fly for an airline, you may be able to live more of an "international" life in a major city.

Pat Murphy

October 23rd, 2006, 20:46	#16
PWMURPHY Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Back in Florida but missing China a lot! Posts: 127	Re: Prospects for foreign pilots in US China and India are certainly a much easier prospect in terms of getting a work visa. Our company has no problem getting any pilot from just about any ICAO country what is essentially the same thing as a "green card" in the US. But you must be sponsored by an employer. However, both the life and flying are tougher in Asia than in Australia or the USA. If you are considering Asia, I'd suggest taking an extended trip through there to visit not only the countries but some flight school locations to see what life is like. Get outside the major cities and see what life for an expat flight instructor would be like. Later, if you decide to fly for an airline, you may be able to live more of an "international" life in a major city. Pat Murphy