Hey "Justagigolo77"
Thanks for the info.
I have done the TSA check back in 2003 when I was a TRI/TRE on the Saab340 and was instructing as Chief Pilot Training, and it used to take much longer back then...I guess things have improved somewhat since!
I finally found out that I won't need to go through the TSA background check because I'm getting my training with CAE Canada in Toronto and it's for my Canadian ATPL and will not be training in the USA.
So for those that are thinking of getting an additional Type ratting or Type endorsement on their Canadian ATPL, think of Canadian training first before going south to our friends in the US for cheaper training...It just might safe you a few $$ and administrative headache!!
And let's face it, the Canadian license is so much better for expatiates working abroad vs the FAA license and nicer in Blue, don"t you think??
Cheers!!