Looks like this would be the easier way, then…(initially)...
If not, then it's straightforward quick FAA comm/ifr
It seems i did not give you guys all the information necessary-my apologies…
The company operates small Single Engine Aircrafts in Africa (some N-registered, some african registered).
The local CAA accepts FAA licenses and converts them into its local equivalent easily, or (in my case) even accepted the FAA license to fly the local registered aircraft (approval of CAA as written statement).
So basically you are right:
Initially i would only need comm/IR…and only go for ATP in the long term..
Thanks for pointing that out…
In europe the path straight to ATPL is much easier (as they offer "combined courses" that finish with the fATPL)…