Originally Posted by
Captain Beaker
Good post!
Did you ask the UK CAA if they would accept a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit? I got one a few years ago, but I don't have it in my hot little hands, not sure if it's issued by the FAA or FCC or what it says exactly but it was easy to get.
Only thing I could add for Iron Maiden is you will need 500hrs on the multi crew type that you take the skills test on, if you want to go the direct ATPL conversion route. Otherwise you will need some training and more skills tests like Clue32...
Google CAP 804, about 3/4 way through you will get the UK interpretation of what is required. There may be some validation alternatives (check Ireland), but they probably wont put you on a equal footing with other applicants.
Ireland also has a pragmatic interpretation regarding renewals which is relevant if you convert your license but don't get that new job for 12mths.
I did check, but they would not accept it. Basically they wanted me to do another two day study course which would be a repeat of the stuff from the EASA IFR and VFR Communications theory exams, and then do an ICAO English evaluation. The country I did get the ATPL issued in just required me to do the ICAO English exam and then they issued the radiotelephony licence. I think Ireland will just require an English evaluation to be done by your skills test examiner and then they note the English level on your licence.