Cross Check,
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I can only say that I think that these new regulations, as they apply to Green Card holders and those trying to gain emplyment with US carriers, are a complete load of b@#locks.
Now I know I'm biased but I think you hit the proverbial nail on the head in your post. If there's nothing to stop you or I from going overseas to get a type rating and then come back here, then any loony with half a brain can do it. Yet, the DOJ seems to think that's OK. In fact, I'm thinking about going back to OZ to get a Metro 3 type rating and then come back here. Although the $4000 US is far more than I really want to spend.
I re-read the propsal last night and it would seem that when the system is up and running, that all applicants have to be finger printed at their own cost. Which I understand for those coming here on a Visa. However I've been finger printed 4 times in the last 18 months; 3 times for my green card and once for my National Air Transportation Association ID card. All of which were checked against the FBI files and stored on their database. Now can anyone see something wrong with that?
Sorry for the rant but the last 3 weeks have been the most frustrating so far. Anytime you're down in Florida I'll gladly take you up on your offer of a Coopers.
