Sage-Tips

Can Indian pilots work in American Airlines?

Indian students must apply for an M-1 visa and register with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) before starting flight training in the U.S. We guarantee you will get the highest quality flight training and meet your goal of becoming a pilot.

How do I become an airline pilot in the US as a foreign citizen?

You can still learn to fly in the US if you are a citizen of another country, but you must receive approval first from TSA – Transportation Security Authority. If you want to do an Introductory Flight, you can do that without contacting TSA. Just go to the “Contact” page and send me an email to schedule it.

Can I get a green card as a pilot?

The EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) visa serves exactly these professionals with outstanding experience and academic background as a pilot. This is a visa that grants the right to legal and permanent residence in the USA through a Green Card.

Can Indians work in Qatar Airways?

“Out of 300 people employed, 150-180 are Indians. Currently, we are recruiting people from three Indian destinations and these include those for global positions,” he told reporters here, adding that “India has a vast reservoir of talent and we are keen on tapping it”.

Can an Indian pilot work in the USA?

This is accomplished as an exchange agreement between the airline’s home nation and the USA which allows pilots from other countries to work in either one. To put this simply it is OK for Pilots working for Indian or Japanese or many other country’s airlines to fly their planes in the USA.

Can I fly in the US with an FAA ATPL?

As Paul rightly points out, your FAA ATPL would permit you to fly in the US. By virtue of having an FAA ATPL, you should have the minimum times required to work for a US airline, since all airline pilots are required to possess an ATP now. The issue is do you have the right to work in the US?

Can I become a private pilot in the US with ATP?

The answer to this question is in short; yes. However, the US civil aviation authority, known as the FAA will only grant you a Private Pilot license based on your foreign certificate. Even if you are an ATP with thousands of hours, you will need to take certain steps in order to have your private license transferred and valid in the US.

Can I use my foreign pilot license in the US?

If you are already a pilot in your country you may be asking yourself if you can use your pilot license in the US. The answer to this question is in short; yes. However, the US civil aviation authority, known as the FAA will only grant you a Private Pilot license based on your foreign certificate.