Do US Airlines Hire Foreign-trained Pilots?
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Hello all, new member here.
I have a question. I am thinking about starting pilot training and would like some feedback from you more experienced folks. I hope this is the right forum for this and, if not, can you please point me to which one I should be posting this question?
Ok, so background: I have dual citizenship, American and Brazilian. I am thinking about doing pilot training in Brazil because it`s cheaper for me, and there is a huge airline hiring boom in Brazil which is great for building hours, but eventually I'd like to fly for a US airline. Question is, would the FAA accept a Brazilian-issued license and type rating? Would US airlines hire me, assuming I meet all their qualifications and the job market improves?
I appreciate very much any help! Thanks and stay safe!
I have a question. I am thinking about starting pilot training and would like some feedback from you more experienced folks. I hope this is the right forum for this and, if not, can you please point me to which one I should be posting this question?
Ok, so background: I have dual citizenship, American and Brazilian. I am thinking about doing pilot training in Brazil because it`s cheaper for me, and there is a huge airline hiring boom in Brazil which is great for building hours, but eventually I'd like to fly for a US airline. Question is, would the FAA accept a Brazilian-issued license and type rating? Would US airlines hire me, assuming I meet all their qualifications and the job market improves?
I appreciate very much any help! Thanks and stay safe!
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DL773, Welcome to FT!
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Try asking your question here. You will probably get a more accurate response. I know a PPL issued by an ICAO member country can be transferred to the US. Not sure what the process is for licenses like ATP.
Best of luck. Brazilian aviation really is booming.
Best of luck. Brazilian aviation really is booming.