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[Paphitis]

It just goes to show that Turkey can't fucken tango with the US without getting it up the clacker!

Now, how is Greece going to get its fantaro back?

I keep telling you fucken bozos to keep having good relations with the US, in this case be on good terms with Trump so that he could have taken up that cause too along with the pastor as an all inclusive situation. But Tsipras and you bozos think you can Tango too, but the reality is you can't even crawl on all fours!

[repulsewarrior]

Apparently the water shortage has been an ongoing problem for the carpetbaggers for some time. Water from Turkey hasn't improved the supply very much.

http://www.kibkomnorthcyprusforum.com/v ... 1b9ea095b4

Oh, I almost forgot, it looks like Erdo has caved in and pastor Andrew Brunson has been released.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/12/worl ... unson.html

...thanks for the links, Jerry.

[Get Real!]

WTF...

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[DT.]

It just goes to show that Turkey can't fucken tango with the US without getting it up the clacker!

Now, how is Greece going to get its fantaro back?

I keep telling you fucken bozos to keep having good relations with the US, in this case be on good terms with Trump so that he could have taken up that cause too along with the pastor as an all inclusive situation. But Tsipras and you bozos think you can Tango too, but the reality is you can't even crawl on all fours!

Was sent back ages ago mate...Tsipras cuts deals faster than trump it seems

[Paphitis]

It just goes to show that Turkey can't fucken tango with the US without getting it up the clacker!

Now, how is Greece going to get its fantaro back?

I keep telling you fucken bozos to keep having good relations with the US, in this case be on good terms with Trump so that he could have taken up that cause too along with the pastor as an all inclusive situation. But Tsipras and you bozos think you can Tango too, but the reality is you can't even crawl on all fours!

Was sent back ages ago mate...Tsipras cuts deals faster than trump it seems

Well that's good news DT!

[Kikapu]

Do you know a lot about Newark, New Jersey and Dulles Washington? Which one would you choose?

Paphitis,

I don't know anything about the above places as I haven't been to those areas in the last 30+ years, other than change planes, and I haven't done that for a long time, as I fly mostly direct flights to the west coast from Europe.

All I can tell you is, when the arctic weather is blowing from Canada, there are thousands of flight cancellations and thousands more delayed.

I can tell you all about Florida and the whole of the western USA, from New Mexico to the Pacific Ocean to north to Washington State/British Columbia and everything in between.

I understand that aviation profession is a young man's/woman's job, but many family men/women are also doing it because it pays well. It is the same in most transportation businesses really, that one is gone a lot, or work at unsociable hours, that it is a 24 hours a day operation.

[Paphitis]

Do you know a lot about Newark, New Jersey and Dulles Washington? Which one would you choose?

Paphitis,

I don't know anything about the above places as I haven't been to those areas in the last 30+ years, other than change planes, and I haven't done that for a long time, as I fly mostly direct flights to the west coast from Europe.

All I can tell you is, when the arctic weather is blowing from Canada, there are thousands of flight cancellations and thousands more delayed.

I can tell you all about Florida and the whole of the western USA, from New Mexico to the Pacific Ocean to north to Washington State/British Columbia and everything in between.

I understand that aviation profession is a young man's/woman's job, but many family men/women are also doing it because it pays well. It is the same in most transportation businesses really, that one is gone a lot, or work at unsociable hours, that it is a 24 hours a day operation.

Just had a farewell drinks for 2 colleagues. One is going to Newark for the same airline.

Yes they are paying well. They are also paying $50,000 USD just for signing as a carrot to get our signatures. Plus, 6 weeks leave not 2 because we would run out of hours anyway. So they have to stand us down. We can only fly 1000 hours in a rolling calendar year. Plus all the additional FAA rules on Flight and Duty times and fatigue.

I just need to do some ground work regarding schooling and things like that.

Good thing is that if we go to Newark, we already know people and have friends in new York plus family who we have maintained contact with. Which is real good because we already have a social network of people.

The hardest part of the process was providing the airline with all your information so that they can get your approved by the Department of Immigration, and also Homeland Security who want to know everything about us. It also costs the airline a lot of money because they have to provide Insurance and Healthcare as well. They are going to Bond us to our contracts as well, which means, if we leave we are liable to them. Seems to be standard practice these days. They want a 5 year commitment.

In my case, they also want to know who else will be coming.

Just as an update, I have already been through their selection process, done some online tests and completed Psychometric testing, and they have tabled an offer and a contract for me to sign and can start sim in November, January, February or March 2018. There preference is the quicker the better, but they have put me on hold.

They are also very helpful and the actually call to see if my partner or kids need someone to talk to as there are a few Aussies with them now and they are willing to provide mentoring assistance and do whatever it takes to make things easier. their HR lady sounds very lovely and I just love her accent and can listen to her all day I reckon...

[Kikapu]

Paphitis,

FedEx was recently offering between $40,000-$100,000 for the soon to retiring pilots to stay on until after the Christmas rush, so it is all in the favor of pilots these days, so I would say, you stand a good chance of being selected. The fact that you have a family, it does add an extra cost to the company in the form of addition cost to cover their heath insurance which they pay mostly and you will also pay some towards it. That is standard benefit to employees all across the USA in all industries. Not being married is not an issue to the company as “domestic partner” benefits are same as being married, at least that is the case in California anyway, however, it might create another layer of paperwork to get the government’s approval which the company that will hire you will need to apply on your behalf for work permit.

The airline will most likely apply for H1B visa for you as it is standard in California’s Silicon Valley for IT workers coming from India and Asia in general, which the government approved up to 200,000 applicants in recent years, but it may have an end date when you may need to leave the USA unless the company can apply for a green card on your behalf, and if your work is satisfactory and pilot shortage remains in the future, 5hen you have a good chance getting the Green Card for yourself and your family.. But first thing first, which is to get the job, your working visa, TSA clearance of your background check and a place to live that fits all your needs as a family. It is good that you have some relatives in the area. That can be a big plus in the immediate future.

[Pyrpolizer]

Also re Paphiti, kikapu already gave you a hint:
Your status will be the same like those indians, Philippinos, Shri-Lankans and what have you.
Is this what you really want? A 2nd class alternative??
You will always be the 2nd choice compared to native Americans...
How will you feel if e.g there's a chance to be fleet manager, and while you are the most qualified, a less qualified native American gets the promotion just because of that?

[Paphitis]

Paphitis,

FedEx was recently offering between $40,000-$100,000 for the soon to retiring pilots to stay on until after the Christmas rush, so it is all in the favor of pilots these days, so I would say, you stand a good chance of being selected. The fact that you have a family, it does add an extra cost to the company in the form of addition cost to cover their heath insurance which they pay mostly and you will also pay some towards it. That is standard benefit to employees all across the USA in all industries. Not being married is not an issue to the company as “domestic partner” benefits are same as being married, at least that is the case in California anyway, however, it might create another layer of paperwork to get the government’s approval which the company that will hire you will need to apply on your behalf for work permit.

The airline will most likely apply for H1B visa for you as it is standard in California’s Silicon Valley for IT workers coming from India and Asia in general, which the government approved up to 200,000 applicants in recent years, but it may have an end date when you may need to leave the USA unless the company can apply for a green card on your behalf, and if your work is satisfactory and pilot shortage remains in the future, 5hen you have a good chance getting the Green Card for yourself and your family.. But first thing first, which is to get the job, your working visa, TSA clearance of your background check and a place to live that fits all your needs as a family. It is good that you have some relatives in the area. That can be a big plus in the immediate future.

I have heard companies paying up to 100,000 sign on as well, plus yearly bonuses. United offering 50K sign on and another 50K for each year.

But if you resign within the 5 years, they want their endorsement outlay back but it is pro rate.

Apparently ours is a full Green card.

They are calling it an E-3 Visa. This is a special VISA only Australians are entitled to because of the AUS-USA FTA. Apparently it is a bit like the EU customs union but between Australia and USA. After a few years, the entire family will be eligible for full US Citizenship.

The E-3 VISA allows my wife to work in the USA unrestricted as well. She will be permanent resident along with the kids obviously.