Originally Posted by
Ramjet555
The Verification is done by appointment with an FAA inspector who then approves it for processing which can take a few weeks.
Once its verified, an inspector usually issues a "temporary" and
then it can take months before the permanent licence or rating is mailed.
Ramjet
Ummmmm totally incorrect.
You only need to meet with at FSDO with a POI if you want a PRIVATE license issued on the basis of your foreign license. This is usually for people that want go on a flying holiday around the US without having to do a Flight test. Totally irrelevant to prospective Aussies wanting to go straight to an ATP.
In the case of going to work for a regional and going straight to an ATP, there is no need at all to have a Private license issued. all you need is the letter of verification of your license (as well as originals of your license) and the minimum ATP experience requirements. The only difference between a US guy with an FAA CPL and an Aussie going into the ATP license test, is the Aussie guy has to have the letter of verification in hand, that’s it!