Wonder why anyone would want to go through with getting a FATA for an Indian f/o when so many of them are already ready with their licenses.
Because an FAA CPL+A320 rating(sims only)holder will be cheaper to hire and the time required by these guys to go online is much less compared to an Indian CPL holder..
I personally,know of atleast 4 FO's(guess how many ladies) flying with airlines in india..
So,if you got da monie ya dont have to stand the queue....