I'm referring to, that an applicant needs to pass the ATP written exam, prior to the issue of an FAA ATPL (license) (multi engine).
The FAA ATPL written exam is a single exam, whilst the Australian ATPL written, is 7 separate exams.
A person can be offered a job with a regional, travel to the U.S and complete all the required airline sim training and check flight,
but the FAA ATP written exam, has to be passed, for the issue of an FAA ATPL (license).
I'm absolutely sure this correct!