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Aviation career coach Kirsty Ferguson
There are concerns for the Australian aviation industry as grounded pilots are starting to get recruitment offers from major airlines in the US, with many professionals willing to take the leap.
As many as three regional airlines in America have started to seek pilots in Australia due to the country's aviation market revitalisation after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kirsty Ferguson, an aviation careers coach and the chief executive office of Pinstripe Solutions, confirmed to Daily Mail Australia she received more than 70 enquiries during August and September from Australians looking to make the jump to the US.
Ms Ferguson said Commut Air, GoJet and Sky West are three airlines that have started to accept applications from Australian candidates through the US government's E-3 visa scheme.
The aviation careers coach said the E-3 visa allows Australian pilots who have an offer of employment to make the move and is valid for two years.
As many as three regional airlines in America have started to seek pilots in Australia due to the country's aviation market revitalisation after the Covid-19 pandemic
During this time, pilots must obtain the US Federal Aviation Administration licence, fulfil all visa
