Keep on Trucking
Hi T9,
Firstly... Don't let the comments on this forum get you down... Most of the guys who will shoot down your question are not worth listening to anyway!
1. A simulator based (Zero Flight Time Rating) conversion for an A340 will cost much the same as one on a B737, Dash-8, CRJ or A320. So that is not really the issue, and such conversions may be arranged via a number of providers in the USA, Canada, or in Europe.
2. A rating on an applicable type (as used by your target employer) will most certainly make you competitive in an application process.
3. There are a number of airlines, most specifically in the East, who will look at your application if rated. Try talking to a company like Rishworth Aviation to determine the exact market and requirements.
Good luck Mate!
Pitch&Fan