Point taken , however I am assuming that the original post suggested someone considering training , not already licensed & type rated .
I feel that it is now more difficult to fly in the U.S. than it used to be . I am currently seeking employment there as a non-immigrant resident but am subject to a thorough background check which must be instigated by an employer or training provider . Hence , I am less attractive to a potential employer than a citizen which makes it relevant , at least to me .
I am also aware that a trainee cannot be type-rated . I was inferring that a non- U.S. Citizen ATPL student is unlikely to meet the current criteria for type training in the U.S.A.
Last edited by Johnny 7; 5th Nov 2002 at 18:59.