Employability after converting EASA ATPL(H) --> EASA CPL ME IR(A) Frozen ATPL(A)

[romeodelta]

I am considering to convert to fixed wing. I know what is required for the conversion but I would like some advice on my employability after converting my EASA ATPL(H) to an EASA CPL ME IR(A) with frozen ATPL(A) credit.

After conversion:

Still employed in current position.
Early 30's.
MSc degree.
Right to live/work in the EU.
Senior First Officer.
+/- 100hrs fixed wing.
4800+ hrs multi engine and multi crew on helicopters. Mostly North Sea.
4000 hrs IFR.
800hrs PIC/2500hrs PICUS.
MCC.

Who would invite me without a type rating for an interview? Would having an A320 or B737 rating make a (big) difference? I prefer working anywhere in Europe but willing to go to Asia.

Thank you for your advice :)

[rudestuff]

I think you'd have at least as much chance as a fresh fATPL cadet, if not more. If you claim to have 2500 hours of PIC/us they might get suspicious. I think the max is 150..

[romeodelta]

Thank you for your reply.

Due to an agreement (written so can be proven) with the authorities every flight in the right seat may be logged as picus.

[rudestuff]

The CAA allows you to log PIC/US - in order to upgrade from CPL to ATPL.

Since you need 250 PIC for that, and already have 100 PIC for your CPL - you only need a maximum of 150 PICUS.

I'm not sure it would impress an employer if you claim 2500 PICUS!