Off topic I know, but Mach do companies really not look at you because you have to much piston time? Sh!t I hope not!
I agree though, if you can get your MECIR, and ATPL's done before heading North do it!. Trust me coming back down South to study again is a real bitch! Although the women have all their teath down here! A plus and a minus!
Cheers,
Greaser