Originally Posted by
Merlyn
I've heard that if you have a certain amount of flight time it's easier to convert an FAA license to JAA. Does anyone have any info on getting a job in Europe with these specifics?
Through an accident of birth I am a dual national and have both a US and a UK passport. Currently flying as an A320 captain for a 121 carrier here in the US flying domestic and international. 10,000 plus TT, 5000 jet, 2000 A320 PIC. Most of my family still in the UK and thinking of returning to Europe. Will a leasing company that specifies JAA certificate required be willing to work with me or is it better to contact these airlines directly?
Thanks,
I think the first paragraph of the copy-paste probably applies to you.
There is somebody on here that has more knowledge than me. But I think if you meet the criteria in the first paragraph, it's two of the JAA written/"theory" exams and a sim check for the validation. But I believe it's pretty restrictive at that point, to lift those restrictions you have a year to complete more of the exams to lift them.
CONVERSION OF YOUR NON-JAA LICENSE
JAR-FCL-1, chapter 1.015, section (c) describes the legislation involved in converting your non-JAA (ICAO) license to JAA license. The conversion process requirements are greately dependant and vary with your pilot experience and license type you hold. The following sections outline the basic conversion requirements for different experience levels and license types:
ICAO ATPL >>> JAA ATPL (experience >3000 hrs on aeroplanes over 30t MTOW, including >1500 PIC hrs on these)
If you hold a non-JAA ATPL license and have 3000 hours on multi-pilot certified aeroplanes (PIC or co-pilot) with maximum takeoff weight of 30.000 kg or more and have at least 1500 hours as PIC (Captain) on these aircraft you qualify for the exemption in the widest scope. Your experience will be evaluated on individual basis and conversion requirements will be setup for you by the Civil Aviation Authority of the state where you intend to do the flying.
ICAO ATPL >>> JAA ATPL (experience >1500 hrs on multi-pilot aeroplanes; including >500 hrs on type)
If you hold a non-JAA ATPL license and have 1500 hours on multi-pilot certified aeroplanes (PIC or co-pilot), including 500 hours on the multi-pilot aeroplane type on which you will be doing your final JAA skill test, the following requirements apply to you. You are not required to undergo a formal structured JAA ATPL groundschool training for your theoretical examinations and you do not need to undergo the Type-Rating/MCC training. - Hold a valid JAR-FCL Class 1 medical
- Obtain a Radio Telephony Operator License
- Pass all 14 JAA ATPL theoretical knowledge examinations
- Pass the ATPL skill test - must be with or observed by a CAA Flight Operations Inspector
ICAO ATPL >>> JAA ATPL (experience >1500 hrs on multi-pilot aeroplanes; including <500 hrs on type)
If you hold a non-JAA ATPL license and have 1500 hours on multi-pilot certified aeroplanes (PIC or co-pilot), but less than 500 hours on the multi-pilot aeroplane type on which you will be doing your final JAA skill test, the following requirements apply to you. You are not required to undergo a formal structured JAA ATPL groundschool training for your theoretical examinations, but you will need to do the Type-Rating/MCC training. - Hold a valid JAR-FCL Class 1 medical
- Obtain a Radio Telephony Operator License
- Pass all 14 JAA ATPL theoretical knowledge examinations
- Undergo and pass Type-Rating/MCC course in approved TRTO (Type Rating Training Organization)
- Pass the ATPL skill test - must be with or observed by a CAA Flight Operations Inspector