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U.S. pilots find high demand, high pay overseas
Americans signing on to pilot jetliners in the Middle East, China and India can make well over $100,000 a year, plus add-ons like housing. (news.blogs.cnn.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
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!
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Not all the glitter is gold...
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).
Yes, I have lived and flown in India and many other parts of the world.......this is a forum and I was giving an OPINION and my personal observation. I am sure that the UAE is very progressive in all aspects of which you appeared to be making a comparison to India. There really is no comparison. You do have a right to your OPINION, as I do. And I respect that. But......this has become a Political discussion...and this is not the right time or place for this posting. I do apologize for some of the remarks I made. I'm really proud of my country! Let's all have a beer....and shake hands and move on. We are all on the same planet.
Boy, did you hit a nerve with Hemant and Vibha! I would say that if they don't like what they perceive here, don't ever come back. I wonder why these other countries want pilots trained and experienced elsewhere? Think about it. The recent crash in India was a tragedy and Captained by an American. However, the United States still has by far the best record for aviation safety. We provide the world with well trained aviators. You only have to look at our flight schools. There are many foreign students. My former airline had a good percentage of foreign passport holders. As an instructor, I had to verify their papers. I know first hand. It seems like every time I got together with fellow pilots, we had a great time talking flying. I guess we better leave every other thing out of the conversation.
Did I say India? I meant Africa. Sorry Hemant and Vibha.