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Allegian Air’s plan to hire residency-seeking pilots halted by union
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Allegiant Air's pilots' union is currently obstructing the airline's efforts to secure permanent residency for dozens of foreign pilots from Chile, Australia, and Singapore, leaving their immigration status and the company's staffing in a precarious state.
The union has refused to certify to the US Department of Labour that the pilot positions, which begin at approximately $50,000 a year – roughly half the earnings of pilots at other regional airlines – meet "prevailing wage" standards. This certification is a critical bureaucratic step required for the pilots' green card applications.
Allegiant Air's Pilot Immigration Standoff: Union Roadblock Amid Industry Pay Issues
Allegiant Air is at an impasse with its pilots' union over attempts to secure green cards for foreign pilots. Union representatives have refused to certify necessary labor documentation, citing the airline's subpar wages and scheduling as central issues. This bureaucratic snarl has left both the foreign hires and the airline's staffing plans in a precarious position.
The airline, which faces significant workforce challenges post-pandemic, expanded its hiring to include foreign pilots on visas due to low retention rates. Allegiant contends the union's refusal to cooperate with labor certification harms its pilots, but the union maintains the airline is not meeting industry standards, urging Allegiant to improve compensation and work conditions to attract domestic talent.
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