Foreign to U.S 121 Major
10-28-2014, 12:09 AM
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Foreign to U.S 121 Major
Hello all, currently a chief pilot at a failing 125 operator with 2 Captain job offers from Japanese Airlines. I would like to stay in the U.S and fly for any Major, but my phone is not ringing. Is anyone here successful in getting hired in the U.S after their contract expired? Can the type rating be transferred over to my FAA ATP? Will foreign A320 PIC time look favorable on the Major Apps?
10-28-2014, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by headchief
Can the type rating be transferred over to my FAA ATP?
10-28-2014, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Twin Wasp
No, you are still required to have a record of ground and flight training from an authorized instructor and pass a checkride. How much training would depend on where you go.
More accurately you must have completed an "approved course" then take an FAA type ride. Unless you have the type on a Canadian license in which case it can be transferred over.
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10-28-2014, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by headchief
Hello all, currently a chief pilot at a failing 125 operator with 2 Captain job offers from Japanese Airlines. I would like to stay in the U.S and fly for any Major, but my phone is not ringing. Is anyone here successful in getting hired in the U.S after their contract expired? Can the type rating be transferred over to my FAA ATP? Will foreign A320 PIC time look favorable on the Major Apps?
11-12-2014, 03:34 PM
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You're still a unknown product. I'm having the same issue. You might have to take a 135 gig doing medevac to get your feet back on US soil before being seriously considered. Another good step is to go to job fairs. I drove straight to FLL after a 4 leg, 3 continent commute and scored 2 interviews with Airbus LCC's. Don't freak out or lose hope Skipper. You're experienced and can think outside the box. They'd be lucky to have you and should welcome your credentials.
11-14-2014, 05:25 PM
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Good friend of mine flying at Emirates (FO) just got hired by a U.S. major while flying in the UAE. He flew over to US and attended a few job fairs on his days off, flew back again for the interview and now is waiting on a class date.
It's definitely possible.
It's definitely possible.
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