U.S. pilots find high demand, high pay overseas

If you go over to a third world country, such as India....and parts of Africa and other parts of Asia, except China, then you are doing it solely for the money, which at times is difficult to collect. I've been there...so I know. There are no Freedoms over there and security is much lacking. The money is not worth it, especially if you are a family person. You will live in a compound area, eat their food, obey their laws, and do not fraternize with the common population....if you know what I mean. Do not go out in the streets alone, especially at night. You can carry no weapons for protection, but they will. Air traffic control is an experience to be experienced in India especially. Good times!

It is a whole different ballgame! Get out the playbook! It really is quite an adventure. You must remain assertive. Never let them see you sweat! Be a Captain!

Touche

Not all the glitter is gold...

Job opening:
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phil gibson....considering your claims to have traveled the world etc, your history is lacking and vague at best. How did America and American lives influence India's economic or overall global position today?? PLEASE explain this!! If India and other countries DID NOT provide the cheap labor where would the american corporations be then? The american consumer would have to get another part-time (on top of the 2 jobs that he or she already has!) to pay for all the fancy goods sold at Bestbuy Another thing...no freedom in India??? have you lived in India, in any of the metro cities?? My friend... you do not know what you are talking about AND carrying fire-arms for protection, are you from the wild west??? maybe you can get away with that in some parts of central africa but India has laws against that...doesnt USA also have laws against that...just realized something...you are a Republican most likely...some more points against you. I fly for an airline in the UAE and the american guys we have are nothing like you...they are more like citizens of the world, you my friend are a resident of nonametown, US of A. I am an Indian, First Officer flying in UAE and understand what kind of inexperienced and some very young FOs you may have flown with, but unfortunately I have also worked as a flt instr in the States and will say that some of my fellow instr's (euro-descent americans) had no business teaching others...command of the english language... poor (eventhough it is their mother tongue..????), flt skills average, nothing special, knowledge of global affairs (even the basics) nil, but they did like their football and friday night happy hour!!!!! gosh i could go on Mr gibson, but choose not to because I do like USA, i am a permanent resident, however cant tolerate non sense comments from some-what traveled individuals like you. Ever heard the phrase ignorant-american??? well, unfortunately you have contributed to that thought process...(and ATC being an experience in India??? just another vague comment of yours...they do just fine).

High paying jobs for pilots, but I wonder if the maintenance on the jets they fly is being neglected. I do not work in the industry, but I imagine that foreign carriers do not have the same maintenance standards as the United States carriers do.

Given the choice of living in a camper in a parking lot at LAX or in an upscale apartment in China, I might chose the latter. I would get used to setting my watch back 40 years when off duty.

If USA airline maintenance has taken cost cutting measures - then what airline would you suggest to the flying public that remains the lead dog in making sure that no rags are stuffed into the engines to soak up excessive oil ??? these days....
Thanks

Who won't go for more pay and better work condition, I know I would.

I have read the various comments posted and thought I should respond to some amusing read. First of all let us all be very clear that any opportunity that exists be it in any country is primarily for the money and therafter the fun depending upon where one is working. Phil Gibson, money at times is difficult to collect ant any place. I have an employer from the US who is skirting the issue of paying me. Besides, is one not aware of the living conditions before he or she emabarks on a job. ? In which way is Air traffic control in India an experience ? Are these conditions not prevalent in other developed countries? Come of it charlie ! Coming to the MD 83 crash the responsibility rests on all cockpit crew the commander of which was an American. How does that make the (oh Lord) Indian co pilot or the Indonesian Engineer any worse? or are you suggesting that it was these two who are responsible for the crash and not the godly American ?? Or is it that there are no crashes happening in the US with the high profile air controllers or elsewhere ? One more pointer to the Manglore crash in India where the commander was from an East Europoean country who was warned by his (Oh Lord) Indian co-pilot who had warned him to execute a go around because he was overshooting and instead chose to land to disastrous concequences.

Airlines cut cost everywhere, be it any country; it is a cut throat competition out there. Yes, I understand we cannot go below minima to operate flights jeopardising them, but to nail it on third world countries and their expertise is not in good taste. I am an Indian and let me tell you that we in most countries are your back bone to success be it in software development or evening designing these flying machines. Let me also warn you, it is these third world countries that are going to feed you in future given the economic conditions in the US or Europe. You then will not mind any of the so called working conditions mentioned when it comes to feeding yourself.


Vibhaker is a media professional with a passion for flying and until recently was in Afghanistan advising a TV channel there.

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In the air and on the ground!

Been to a Citation Service Center lately? Quality Maintenance, but a bit expensive. Airline maintenance is also Top Notch!

migrant workers; you gotta love em

I hope the acrft are maintained to standards, or the money means nothing

I've already done my tours......I thing I shall pass.......it is an ADVENTURE to say the least

The U.S.& Canada, have always had those so called extra pilots that were available for one reason, or another. Maybe a broken rule, or like in China before our entry in to WW2, Flying the hump, or the Flying Tigers, well now we have 2,3,& 4, holer Drivers that want a ride, and there ain't any room here right now. Use it, or lose it when it comes to those heavy skills. Just pick a place where the foods good, and you can trust the banks.

No response here sends a message that - none of the USA based airline maint is any good either !

Middle East is Good....China is better.......but India? .....forget about it!