Did my FAA ATP same time I did a JAA LST - 1 exam Clean, ATP, got all my other fAA types added also at the same time.
There must be a shortcut for you, if not I have heard that they are not so challenging for experienced guys.
May I just welcome you over here......... at $10 a gallon and the real rate of income tax at 80% and house prices 4 times the US average together with all the JAA/EASA bull!!!! and !!!!e wx...........Stay put mate!
On the other hand getting the damn thing issued is very gratifying.