UK CAA to FAA
 

Hello everyone,

I currently work for an airline here in the UK with around 600 hours so far. I would be very interested in potentially working in the US in a couple years time when I reach the 1500 hours. Could someone help me understand the process of converting from UK CAA to FAA?
Someone at my current job mentioned an E-3 visa to me, which I could qualify for as I am an Australian citizen. Does anyone have any experience with this, and US airlines sponsoring people?

Thanks in advance :)

Conversion is easy.
1) ATP CTP course.
2) Study 2-3 days
3) Take the ATP written exam
4) Do a type rating and it will include your ATP check.

A few years ago when they were desperate all you needed were the 1500 hours and the airline were paying for everything else.

https://www.pprune.org/australia-new...l?highlight=E3
This thread covers everything.

maisrnjj,

rudestuff laid out the plan clearly.

But it appears the E-3 visa ship has sailed at least for any foreseeable future. So while you can keep your eye on it, don't make any plans on it being a viable option for you. The biggest hurdle will be just getting the legal ability to live/work in the USA.

Is this the same for the other way around? (FAA to CAA)

Or are there some extra steps do you know?

In a nutshell no.