Did I mention Skills test NO. I mentioned check rides which are not the same as an LST or a CST. Check rides can be done by an Instructor, LST and CST must be done by a CRE or PPL examiner. So if you go for a pre hire check ride YOU CANNOT LOG IT AS PICUS. If you go to the US and do the BFR it is logged as dual.
Did Nick mention flying with an examiner NO.
And as the orginal poster has a JAA CPL and comes from London I suspect he won't give a toss about FAA rules. And I suspect he will care more about them than I do.