Originally Posted by
Newcomer2
So if I understand correctly, let's say you have an FAA ATP, the right to work in the US, and you're a B737 or A320 captain outside of the US with thousands of hours on that left seat, you cannot be hired as a direct entry captain at a part 121 operation.
That depends.
14 CFR Part 121 is a set of Operating Rules.
If you flew outside of the USA for a Part 121 carrier then it would count.
I’m not sure why this is such a big deal, 1.5 year right seat and you’re still in the left lane because all of your previous experience has now “opened up”.
Don’t be so sure about 91/135, like I said before that’s where insurance companies determine if you get the job, not the regulations.
135 “Charter” operators have to maintain their ‘Gold’ or ‘Platinum’ accreditations and those come with pilot requirements also.