Originally Posted by
WillieTheWimp
Is that last paragraph because of some legal requirements?
Doesn't make a lot of sense otherwise when they could get type rated with significant experience on type rather than 500 hours RJ
US operators don't care if you already have type ratings. One must do the whole training program even if you are already rated.
Overseas ICAO type ratings don't mean anything to FAA as they are valid for SIC privileges, not for PIC.