Originally Posted by CAPT146
I understood it has something to do with HK CAD not recognizing the US ATPL and requires all pilots to sit every single exam before they will issue a licence. That obviously makes it very difficult for a US guy to get a Job base in Hong Kong.
The HKCAD recognizes the FAA ATP. I am a FAA ATP holder and was only required to sit 3 exams, which was less than course mates with some EU ATPLs. In addition to the 3 exams at the CAD I also had to take all of the -400 exams, but that is standard.
I am also 100% American, and I have not been treated with any disdain or disrespect (except maybe at the bar, but then again the Canadians get it pretty good as well...all in good fun of course) at all including the interview process. I think the problem is with the individual. Most Americans that I have spoken with would jump at the chance to fly for Cathay Pacific, if for nothing else the time off and starting pay, but almost none of them are willing to do what is required to get through the interview process. And that is what might get you some "disdain" as well....after all you have wasted their, and your own, time.
My opinion, humbly submitted,
Mayday