Airservices Australia Recruiting Initiative

AB19 said:

There are DOD jobs that make it easier, not sure about their non military airports

There has been a job bid at Iwakuni, japan on USAJOBS since last December For a dod facility, potentially limited medical services. Always worth a look, dod has been trending better in pay and quality of life.

DankVectorz said:

The Hong Kong gig seems really really good based on what one of our guys who flew out there to do their assessment said about it.

Isn't there a language proficiency requirement?

MJ said:

Isn't there a language proficiency requirement?

Speaking Chinese? Not that I’m aware of. My friend who was offered the job doesn’t speak any and he never mentioned any language assessments.

MJ said:

Isn't there a language proficiency requirement?

English proficiency yes. No need for mandarin or Chinese. During my week in Hong Kong for the testing only 2 people we interacted with didn’t speak English to varying degrees. We spent 4 days in the downtown areas and 2 on the island of Lantau where the airport is.

MJ said:

AB19 Good luck at RTF ASA.

Gold

MJ said:

AB19 Good luck at RTF ASA.

Don't know how I didn't see this earlier but lmao, all of Midlands best escape somehow

For anyone who might be starting the medical process, the doctor in Canada does not accept American patients.

genericcontroller01 said:

For anyone who might be starting the medical process, the doctor in Canada does not accept American patients.

Correct. I've gone through the list of every DAME in north America and they are either out of practice or no longer a medical professional. The closest one that can do what is needed is London or Dubai. There are 4 or 5 in each place.

Anyone know how I can get the Employer reference letter for the Visa? HR won’t write me the letter using the template on official letterhead, and I’m not ready to tell my OM yet that I got the job in Australia. What have others done? I have an SF-50, pay stubs, and The Work Number job history but not sure if that will work

Cancan said:

Anyone know how I can get the Employer reference letter for the Visa? HR won’t write me the letter using the template on official letterhead, and I’m not ready to tell my OM yet that I got the job in Australia. What have others done? I have an SF-50, pay stubs, and The Work Number job history but not sure if that will work

I just asked my ATM, but sounds like he is a very different guy than yours. They are adamant though that its on faa letterhead.

Cancan said:

Anyone know how I can get the Employer reference letter for the Visa? HR won’t write me the letter using the template on official letterhead, and I’m not ready to tell my OM yet that I got the job in Australia. What have others done? I have an SF-50, pay stubs, and The Work Number job history but not sure if that will work

Try writing it yourself and ask the supe to sign it. You can find faa letterheads to use on myfaa under like branding or something like that. Write it, Print it out on letterhead and ask them to sign it. Easy

Cancan said:

Anyone know how I can get the Employer reference letter for the Visa? HR won’t write me the letter using the template on official letterhead, and I’m not ready to tell my OM yet that I got the job in Australia. What have others done? I have an SF-50, pay stubs, and The Work Number job history but not sure if that will work

I would just use the template and type up your own on FAA letterhead then have your manager sign it. I know you don’t want to tell them yet but they’re going to find out at some point. Will be much faster than waiting on HR for anything, they’re worse than the DMV.

buffalochickenqueefadilla said:

I just asked my ATM, but sounds like he is a very different guy than yours. They are adamant though that its on faa letterhead.

My.faa.gov > tool and resources > branding and writing > templates and guidelines > letters , then faa logo without grid. You can delete the routing box stuff on the right, clean it up as you see fit

There’s language about authorization to use it but it only for communication that implies faa/dot endorsement of commercial products or services

You’re way overthinking it I think. I needed a letter of rec for an outside professional program. I just wrote what I needed on the word letterhead template and my supe signed it. Barely even read it. Just check the box bro.

So, politics aside, the attraction to Australia:
More annual leave
Unlimited sick, if you're sick
Sabbatical options

Downsides:
Less pay?

I heard rumors of a bunch of people coming back but have yet to see a negative post about it

Phillytroll69 said:

So, politics aside, the attraction to Australia:
More annual leave
Unlimited sick, if you're sick
Sabbatical options

Downsides:
Less pay?

I heard rumors of a bunch of people coming back but have yet to see a negative post about it

There’s also the adventure of living abroad

And the Sheila’s

Phillytroll69 said:

So, politics aside, the attraction to Australia:
More annual leave
Unlimited sick, if you're sick
Sabbatical options

Downsides:
Less pay?

I heard rumors of a bunch of people coming back but have yet to see a negative post about it

If there are people coming back for whatever reason I would like to know too. Don’t want to move the family and the pet over there just to come back

Cancan said:

If there are people coming back for whatever reason I would like to know too. Don’t want to move the family and the pet over there just to come back

1 person came back because he failed medical. I personally got mine done in London before going just to be certain sinve Class III is more thorough. I haven't heard of someone coming back that wasn't a medical thing

Phillytroll69 said:

So, politics aside, the attraction to Australia:
More annual leave
Unlimited sick, if you're sick
Sabbatical options

Downsides:
Less pay?

I heard rumors of a bunch of people coming back but have yet to see a negative post about it

It's a pay raise for most. I'll be going from a 12 and it's certainly a buying power raise for me.

DankVectorz said:

Speaking Chinese? Not that I’m aware of. My friend who was offered the job doesn’t speak any and he never mentioned any language assessments.

Why would you need to speak Chinese in Japan?