Originally Posted by
Professional Amateur
That is odd about the bonus.....
Anyway, so do you need a FAA CPL to get across or can you have an AUS CPL with all the mins and then convert it directly to a FAA ATP as part of the company line/type training?
Obviously one is way easier than the other.
You don't need an FAA license of any sort before going across. Not even a PPL. If you meet the minimums for the issue of an FAA ATP, then your type rating checkride doubles as your FAA ATP checkride.
Just make sure your CASA MECIR and medical is current at the time you do the checkride.