Originally Posted by
olympic
Yes you do. With that type of time you should have a shot to go anywhere you want. Are you looking at a specific company?
From what I see you are an F/O , the JAA conversion is not as tough as doing it from 0 hours but it takes time.
You have two options:
Distance Learning or Full-Time learning.
Distance Learning can be done from your home but most schools require you to go there for a brush up (1-2 weeks) before you give the exams. This might be a little difficult, unless your airline can give you the time off. Distance Learning can be done a soon as 7 months or it can go for a year, it all depends on how much studying you do, and trust me it's a lot.
Full-Time is more structured, should last 6 months. You will be in a classroom for about 600 hours and be done in the quickest time.
THIS IS THE FIRST STEP. After that you will need to convert your CPL/IR (15 hours minimum of flighttime)
Thank you for the prompt response. Ideally I would like to work for LOT Polish Airlines. I was browsing and found an article in a reputable polish newspaper. The article described the process of recruiting and it mentioned that most their pilots have about 300 hrs when they get hired, so I was hopping that my experience plus JAA license would give me an advantage, having said that, I would work anywhere in Europe even the eastern block. When it comes to the conversion, I think that the nature of my job will force me to study on my own. Do you have any schools that you can recommend? I was looking at Naples Air Center. Thanks.