Originally Posted by
careerSO
Fuelsurvey, thanks for such an honest reply.
You mentioned type ratings on your ATP. Do the US airlines not care if you have TR’s on other ICAO licenses? I understand your app scores more points the more ratings you have.
Bafanguy, I hear you on that pilot shortage!
I had my type ratings transferred. Basically, as soon as I got my green card I finished off my degree at a US school and got my FAA ATP with type ratings. I paid one of the more reputable resume companies to improve my resume and cover letter. Then I hit a couple of job fairs and applied online to a bunch of companies. No bites. As an experiment I did apply to one regional and they called me within a few hours of applying.
You'd have no problem going to a regional from Turkish. You won't qualify for a direct entry captain position at a 121 operator without 1000 hours 121 time. That means that no matter how much experience you gain overseas, if all you can get is a regional job, there won't be a quick upgrade.
My advice would be to move to the US and build your experience there if that's where you want to be. Although commuting overseas wasn't part of my plan, it's turned out very well.