Originally Posted by
migrant
I don’t really see anyone who’s been an airline Cpt forever, willing to jump into the right hand seat for two years just to be able to fly the US.
I'm sure you're familiar with the accident that brought us the current regulations for ATPs at Part 121 carriers.
Those regs were not designed to accommodate every variation on a theme; they were crafted in the US frame of reference. They just didn't see the case of/need for very experienced expats being recruited into the Part 121 world...and I'm not sure the regs would've turned out differently if that had been considered.
Those who consider two years in the RHS in the USA beneath their dignity need not apply. Not trying to be snarky...just pragmatic.