Darren999, I also have the BGS #1 and can't get myself to sit down for the next 6 mo. to a year to do the exams.
Maybe you know the answer to this rumour. I flew with a guy last week who said that airlines would hire you with FAA ATP, provided that you converted within one year. I told him that I had not heard of this but would check it out.
Someday when I have a few hours to spend on hold long distance, I will call the CAA and ask them.
Hey Darren, someday you might take a RB-44 over the top so study that polar stuff hard.
Have a good holidy all.
LDD