Welcome to the States
The FAA cardboard licenses are running out. So I thought I apply for a renewal based on my foreign ATPL. It was rejected by the FAA stating I wasn't eligible because I don't have a current PIC rating.
It's maybe a peculiarity of my country that they issue ratings as co- pilot, but they could respect past experience as well, which they obviously don't.
Just in case someone is interested, I' ve got 13500 hours total, 3500 in command, 5 different Airbus and Boeing ratings including the 747.
But I'm not allowed to move a C172 in the USA.
Thank you.