Originally Posted by
LeadSled
Flying Spike,,
As I said before, check with a convenient FISDO, if possible. Also check with any prospective employer.
In recognition of foreign experience, the practical answer is what FAA will recognise as satisfying the reg. quoted above, the reg. is not new.
Quite a number of Australian pilots, in recent years, have taken up employment with Regional/Commuter carriers in US based on foreign experience verified to the satisfaction of FAA. Several have actually sent recruiters to Australia. If nil non- US hours counted, such programs would not work.
Those I know have had to do the ATR examinations, have a Class I medical, and pass a (in our terms) APC/IPC, plus all the usual security clearances and holding the appropriate visa/green card. FAA-wise, the result is the issue of a ATR/Multi/Land/Instrument set of paperwork and license.
The progress from the RHS to command has been rapid, such is the turnover on seniority lists of small carriers.
Tootle pip!!
PS1: The people I have personally known have all had at least 1500 hr multi command time, not just 1500 hr. total or command.
PS: All RPT "commuter" operations in the US work under Part 121. Part 135 is (almost) exclusively "air taxi".
I think you're talking about something different. As you have said, all your hours accumulated outside of the USA will be recognised there in the USA. But, the requirement of 1000hrs Part 121 time HAS to be under FAR Part 121 ie. A carrier flying 121 under a FAA issued AOC.
Most airlines know this as they have a POI that tells them. I had 2 guys in my class a couple years ago with thousands of hours flying a range of Boeing aircraft and were told immediate upgrades but unfortunately the FAA ruled otherwise.
Easy to get though - 13-14 months once IOE starts. Best of luck!