Originally Posted by
crwgpn
Question. I have been flying as a 777 captain for a foreign airline including flights to the US. Does this time count towards FAR Part 121.436? Is there an avenue to apply this time obtained from a non FAA regulator? Thanks.
(3) If serving as pilot in command in part 121 operations, has 1,000 hours as second in command in operations under this part, pilot in command in operations under § 91.1053(a)(2)(i) of this chapter, pilot in command in operations under § 135.243(a)(1) of this chapter, or any combination thereof. For those pilots who are employed as pilot in command in part 121 operations on July 31, 2013, compliance with the requirements of this paragraph (a)(3) is not required.
This is straight from the regulation. If you are not flying under part 121 (or 135.243 or 91.1053) then the time does not count.
I have never heard of an exemption. Not to be rude, but I personally feel that you should have PIC experience under our regulations if you wish to be a captain at Omni or any other U.S. airline.