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Old 12-07-2023 | 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by richardsonn100
I am enquiring about the generic recruitment process with regards to my situation.

For context, I am a British Army Military Pilot currently residing in the US on an Exchange posting with the US Army flying the AH-64 Apache. I will have the right to live and work in USA as my wife is a US Citizen and I’ll have a green card post my military career.
My long-term goal over the next 3 years here, is to build up my Total Time to 1500hrs. I currently have 800hrs total including Rotary and Fixed Wing time. Previously, back in the UK, I gained my CAA PPL (Single Engine Piston) and I have already started the process to gain my FAA PPL.

I am looking to complete my IR, CSEL and ME add on, as well as build up my PIC hours, whilst flying Apaches and Fixed Wing in my spare time. I will also be looking to get my Military Competency Commercial Certificate Rotary with Instrument Rating as well.

My questions are:
- Would someone in my position who has had a slightly different route to getting the ATP minimums be looked at differently during the hiring process?
- Would I be seen as awkward to hire? Or would I be seen like anyone else who had made the ATP minimums?
- Do airlines stray away from hiring foreign nationals even though they have the right to work in the US?
- Are there any initial observations that would make recruiters wary of hiring some one just based off of what you have read?
You'll be fine. The most awkward thing for you will probably be being confused for an Aussie. You probably won't be able to get an R-ATP but you may qualify for some airline RTP programs. As long as you put the time in you'll find that most places will be willing to hire you as long as meet their competative hiring minimums and don't have a bad personality.
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