Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers - UK Visa Applications

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Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers - UK Visa Applications

The Increase in international air passenger traffic and domestic traffic in the UK means the international recruitment of aircraft pilots and flight engineers is essential to maintaining services and refreshing staff, as pilots and staff retire or move on.

Duncan Lewis business immigration solicitors can advise airline companies on the overseas recruitment of aircraft pilots and flight engineers – who are eligible to work in the UK under the regulations covering occupations skilled to NQF Level 6.

Duncan Lewis business immigration lawyers frequently advise on Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) applications for aircraft pilots and flight engineers – as well as advising on recruiting non-EEA pilots who have trained in the UK.

Any Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) applicants can be sponsored for jobs in certain occupations – and the government has drawn up a list of eligible occupations for aircraft pilots and flight engineers wishing to apply for a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa to take up a position in the UK.

UK Visas & Immigration regulations set out Codes of Practice for Skilled Workers such as aircraft pilots and flight engineers.

Under the regulations, the sort of roles within a company that would be eligible for a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa application include:

• Airline pilot
• First officer (airlines)
• Flight engineer
• Flying instructor
• Helicopter pilot.

UK Visas & Immigration rules also set out the types of duties an aircraft pilot or flight engineer might undertake to qualify for a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa, including:

• studies flight plan, discusses it with flight deck crew and makes any necessary adjustments
• directs or undertakes routine checks on engines, instruments, control panels, cargo distribution and fuel supplies
• directs or undertakes the operation of controls to fly airplanes and helicopters, complying with air traffic control and aircraft operating procedures
• monitors fuel consumption, air pressure, engine performance and other indicators during flight – and advises pilot of any factors that affect the navigation or performance of the aircraft
• maintains radio contact and discusses weather conditions with air traffic controllers
• performs specified tests to determine aircraft’s stability, response to controls and overall performance
• accompanies pupils on training flights and demonstrates flying techniques.

We will be able to advise you further on this; kindly get in touch with us at privateimmigration@duncanlewis.com / businessimmigration@duncanlewis.com

Duncan Lewis Business Immigration Solicitors – UK Visa Applications & Appeals – Aircraft Pilot and Flight Engineer

Applying for a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa for an aircraft pilot or flight engineer joining your UK operation requires expert legal advice on the preparation of the visa application to ensure no delays occur.

Companies should be aware that any delays in the Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa application process might potentially jeopardise the timely take up of an aircraft pilot or flight engineer appointment.

Duncan Lewis immigration experts are one of the UK’s leading specialist immigration and business immigration solicitors, with a highly successful track record in advising companies on business immigration law and the UK visa application process.

Duncan Lewis immigration lawyers have offices nationwide and in most major cities – and our national and London immigration lawyers can advise companies wishing to recruit high-calibre aircraft pilots and flight engineers from overseas on:

• Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) Licence 
• Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
• Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) Visa Applications
• Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) Intra Company Transfers
• Standard UK Visa for Business Visits.

Duncan Lewis business immigration experts are also able to advise on visa appeals for aircraft pilots and flight engineers wishing to take up appointments in the UK.

For further information on UK visa applications for Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers, call Duncan Lewis Business Immigration Solicitors in confidence on 0333 772 0409 or e-mail us at privateimmigration@duncanlewis.com / businessimmigration@duncanlewis.com