"Hello!
Thanks to your ripple effect, I have been able to learn about various situations. Thank you.
Unlike most participants in the forum, I served in the Republic of Korea Air Force for 16 years.
My flight time amounts to approximately 2,600 hours according to ICAO standards.
700 hours were on the F-5 E/F (multi-jet engine), and 1,700 hours were on the T-50, FA-50, and T50IQ (single-jet engine). I also have some flight time on other training aircraft.
Currently, I work as an instructor pilot in Iraq, primarily collaborating with Korea Aerospace Industries, a company affiliated with Lockheed Martin. While there is some concern that working in Iraq may pose difficulties for entering the United States, once my two-year contract in Iraq is completed, I would like to work for an airline or cargo carrier such as an airfreight company in the United States.

Based on what I have seen in the forums, it seems that there are certain preferences for military pilots when it comes to job opportunities. I'm curious if these preferences also apply to military personnel from allied countries.
According to the hiring criteria, a minimum of 1,500 hours of flight time is required.
I wonder if my 3,000 hours of experience on combat aircraft would be beneficial when I apply.(2025. Feb after)

Regarding permanent residency, my wife is a former nurse in the Korean Army, and we plan to apply for a green card through her. So, there shouldn't be any issues with obtaining permanent residency. Please understand that this question assumes there won't be any problems with the green card application through my wife.