Originally Posted by
rickair7777
He has FAA ATP experience requirements met. The regional can just give him an ATP with his checkride. The fact that he holds a JAA ATPL can only be taken as a positive indicator of his potential for success in training.
But he doesn't hold any ATP. The very fact that he has the mins and has passed the European writtens but never passed any checkride could raise a question.
While the airline can add the ATP to the checkride, I'd think having the rating when you apply would get make it more likely you get in the door.