Originally Posted by
Mscott
So this seems semi on topic and off topic.
But I’ve recently been approved for my green card and will be coming to the states later on this year.
I have around 1500 hours currently and will probably have around 1800 by the time I come to the states.
My question to you all is, would an American regional even look at me, having a UK ATPL and two type ratings with some instructor experience. I’ll have over 1000 hours airline experience. Im totally aware my type ratings essentially mean nothing in FAA world. But just wondering if I’d have a decent chance of getting a job and maybe getting the ATP through a regional or other type (private/charter)
I can expand on the type of flying I have done if that helps, just looking for advice as it’s a massive move and just want to be as prepared as one can be!
Originally Posted by
Griffinthefool
They aren't going to be interested in you if you do not have FAA certificates. They don't pay for US citizen flight training, why would they pay for foreign flight training?
I've got no skin in this game but I do find this interesting. Regionals were paying out quite a bit of money for rotor wing guys to convert to fixed wing pre-COVID. Is it really more expensive to go from international fixed wing certifications to FAA?
I had a few guys in my hire class, and I've flown with a few guys since, that were from other countries that had 320 time prior to coming here. I never thought to ask them how they got here though (well, I did think it but figured they'd tell me if it was my business). So someone is figuring out a way that is worth whatever the expense and time is.