International Commuting?

[jspeed87]

hmmm I was just thinkin.. I'm an American but my mom is colombian(South America) Lets say that I get hired by a Major Airline AA for this example, Can I live in Colombia and Commute to MIA on my days to work? I'm asking this because my QOL Would be awsome! US dollar value is very high in Colombia. I can easily apply for Dual Citizenship.

[Doug Taylor]

There's several people in JFK that live in Europe so I don't see why not.

Kristie and I, usually over cocktails, tossed around the idea of moving to Europe temporarily.

[jspeed87]

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

There's several people in JFK that live in Europe so I don't see why not.

Kristie and I, usually over cocktails, tossed around the idea of moving to Europe temporarily.

Nice to hear, this just might be what I will do.

[athomeinthesky]

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

There's several people in JFK that live in Europe so I don't see why not.

They probably are not too happy with the dollar right now, growing up in Europe I know money goes no where there.

But if you think about it commuting from Europe is probably easier than communting internally in America if you don't have a direct flight.

[jspeed87]

But will get in Trouble with IRS? How would I transfer my money?

[Doug Taylor]

The US dollar is worldwide scratch paper.

Believe you me, I've been out with a bunch of the crew during the layover and some bonehead says, "Hey! When you convert (currency) to the US dollar, this beer is..."

"!!!!! SHADDUP !!!!!!"

Entertaining and depressing, all at the same time!

Surpringly, didn't go all that far in Africa either.

[athomeinthesky]

Since your working for an American airline you probably would keep an American bank account. Most developed countries in Europe have agreements with the IRS so you don't end up paying double tax.

Example: you sell a house in Europe and make a profit you only pay tax to the country where the house is located and then can bring the money in tax free to America. (not all countries, only the ones who have a tax agreement with the IRS)

[athomeinthesky]

Levis - Wrangler jeans probably end up costing $100 US dollars when converted in Europe, here they cost like $12 in walmart.

Tommy Hilfiger is seriously like Versace over there.

[Doug Taylor]

Speciality item. Who in the world would buy Wranglers over in Paris?

[athomeinthesky]

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

Speciality item. Who in the world would buy Wranglers over in Paris?

Paris probably not, UK & Ireland they are quite popular.

[Doug Taylor]

Ahh! True. They sure have the fashion bug cornered in the British Isles!

[X-Forces]

Originally Posted by athomeinthesky

Levis - Wrangler jeans probably end up costing $100 US dollars when converted in Europe, here they cost like $12 in walmart.

Tommy Hilfiger is seriously like Versace over there.

Levis in Europe for $100 equivalent??

You buggin'!!!!

Keep that price going up-wards!

[killbilly]

Originally Posted by X-Forces

Levis in Europe for $100 equivalent??

You buggin'!!!!

Keep that price going up-wards!

Back in the late '80s I was working in a mall clothing store that specialized in selling a lot of jeans - it was a decent after-school job, you know?

We had to limit europeans to no more than 8 pairs of Levis 501s a piece, because they'd otherwise clean out our stock. Swedes, especially, would buy as many as they could, because a $19.99 pair of Levi's 501s went for the equivalent of $112 over there.

We also had massive problems with a large shoplifting ring taking jeans to S. America for the same reason.

[jspeed87]

If I work for a major, can I batch all my work days together to avoid commuting back in forth? Like 12 on 12 off. Or can I bid for less hours a month once I'm senior?

[Doug Taylor]

Originally Posted by jspeed87

If I work for a major, can I batch all my work days together to avoid commuting back in forth? Like 12 on 12 off.

I did 12 straight and took the rest of the month off quite a while ago, a six-day CDG trip followed by two back-two back three-day FRA's. Generally, I'll do two six-day blocks.

Domestic, you have to worry about the "30 hours in 7 days" rule so it's much more difficult to block together flying.

Or can I bid for less hours a month once I'm senior?

The "easy answer" is yes. But it depends on a variety of factors.

[charlie1017]

Hey I'm curious about something... Is there anyone here at JC who works for an airline in Latin America but lives in the US?

[jspeed87]

Originally Posted by charlie1017

Hey I'm curious about something... Is there anyone here at JC who works for an airline in Latin America but lives in the US?

lol I doubt it. They are paid in local currency. You would make less then working at a regional

[av8sean]

I know a flight attendant at US Airways who commutes from Glasgow Scotland to Philly... He's lived there for ages with his husband.

I have tossed around the idea of commuting to Toronto while being based in Detroit, the flight is 55 mins and driving (as a last resort) would only take 4 hours.

If you want to commute from Latin America I'd aim for xjet/CO, you could eventually be based in Houston and the commute shouldn't be too horrible.

[Gonzo]

Originally Posted by charlie1017

Hey I'm curious about something... Is there anyone here at JC who works for an airline in Latin America but lives in the US?

The #2 guy at Aeromexico lives in Miami.

[OldTownPilot]

With international flying one, with some seniority (or reserve in Guam), could do 6 commutes per year. Where all your flying for month #1 would be at the end of the month, and all the flying for month #2 was at the beginning of the month.

The way CAL does their 3-pilot flying to Europe, If you lived there you may not have to commute to EWR to start your trip. The 3rd pilot DH's over on eastbound flights that are less than 8 hours.

[Doug Taylor]

I heard about that over on my union's forum. That's strange!

Now are both FO's paid the same, whether they're deadheading or not?

[OldTownPilot]

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

I heard about that over on my union's forum. That's strange!

Now are both FO's paid the same, whether they're deadheading or not?

HA! A Deadheading FO on a 757 flight is actually paid more than he would get if he was flying the airplane. Less if its a 767 flight. Dead heads are paid at the same "blended rate" as vacations, which is currently 20% up the difference of the "large narrowbody" and "wide body" pay rates.

Dad Loved the "IRO" gig. Sit in the back, watch movies and eat, getting aid more than if he was working up front.

[jtrain609]

I hope those CAL guys were sittin' in business or first eh?

This thread has got us talkin' about doing this. If I can make a Salt Lake to Newark commute work, Zurich, Rome or some other far flung place in Europe can't be that much worse. Especially once I get some seniority and could hold a line in Newark.

I know I can get the jumpseat headed TO Europe, but is it possible to get in the seat coming back to the States?

[OldTownPilot]

The DH gets a first seat before nonrevs, but he spent many a crossings in a coach seat.

Hell, now the crew rest seat is a row of seats in coach. Thats a load of bull right there. I would be surprised if ANY EWR 756 pilot will vote yes on a TA that keeps the rest seat in the back.

[Velocipede]

I've met an Air Canada Captain who commutes from Guadalajara to Vancouver, B.C.