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Ace Goodheart

Ace Goodheart

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Do anyone know of any airlines that actually still sponsor foreign work permits, or is it just now a thing of the past?
 
Based on my experience, the airlines in United States are hardly lack of pilots. They are plenty of American pilots! There are all kind of pilots in the States and it is a matter whether the airlines are willing to consider them or not.
 
Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Singapore Airways, Air France, Lufthansa - though the last three require you to be nationals of their countries. There are a few others, too, from Asia - they only hire nationals onto their cadetships.. Thai, China Southern, China Airlines, Vietnam, Malaysian etc...
 
Air France and Lufthansa are European airlines. That means that any citizen belonging to the countries member of the European Union can apply. However, there are language requirements.
 
Pépé le Pilot said:
Air France and Lufthansa are European airlines. That means that any citizen belonging to the countries member of the European Union can apply. However, there are language requirements.
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Correct. It seems I missed the gist of the original question. It was regarding sponsoring work permits/visas, not training.

In that case:

Cathay Pacific,
Emirates,
Singapore Airlines,
Singapore Air Cargo,
Air Asia,
Tiger Airways,
JetStar Asia,
Air China,
China Southern,
Hainan Airlines,
Air Hong Kong,
Korean Air,
Air India,
Indigo,
Kingfisher,
Tag Aviation (Hong Kong)
FedEx Hong Kong (US Citizen requirement)

There's a few off the top of my head who will sponsor your visa. Clearly my expertise lies in Asia, but that's about your only bet. It won't happen in Europe until pigs start flying.

When pigs do indeed start flying, it still won't be happening in the US.
 
And to add to that, some airlines in Europe are now requiring unrestricted EEA/EU passports, so a residence card is not even good enough for some operators.
 
Zondaracer said:
And to add to that, some airlines in Europe are now requiring unrestricted EEA/EU passports, so a residence card is not even good enough for some operators.
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Yeh, it's a bit of a weird one, Europe. Having an EU passport effectively gives you the right to live to live in other EU countries. Having a work visa is country specific.

That said, if an airline will sponsor your immigration proceedings, they'll be getting you what you need to work for them.
 
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