FAA To EASA ATPL Conversion
05-14-2017, 08:05 AM
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FAA To EASA ATPL Conversion
I know there are a couple of older threads on this, but I believe the process has changed since the JAA went away.
I have 3 type ratings, 7,000 + hours and an FAA ATP and wondering the best way to get my EASA ATPL.
U.S. and U.K. Passports, looking at moving back to the U.K. after 12 years over here.
Has anyone recently done this? Any advice? One option I'm considering is applying to Norwegian as they will sponsor the mandatory EASA conversion. From what I've read that place is as popular a fart in an elevator, but it would get me where I need to be.
I have 3 type ratings, 7,000 + hours and an FAA ATP and wondering the best way to get my EASA ATPL.
U.S. and U.K. Passports, looking at moving back to the U.K. after 12 years over here.
Has anyone recently done this? Any advice? One option I'm considering is applying to Norwegian as they will sponsor the mandatory EASA conversion. From what I've read that place is as popular a fart in an elevator, but it would get me where I need to be.
05-14-2017, 11:10 AM
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Since you already hold an ATP, you can self certify for the exams, but you still have to take them. You can self study but it is recommended to use some sort of ground school course and question bank. You can take the practical in a sim for an airplane that you are already typed in.
You'll also need the class 1 medical, and he initial has to be done at a specific facility. I'm the U.K., you'll have to go to Gatwick. Renewals can be done with any approved AME.
You'll also need the class 1 medical, and he initial has to be done at a specific facility. I'm the U.K., you'll have to go to Gatwick. Renewals can be done with any approved AME.
05-14-2017, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by zondaracer
Since you already hold an ATP, you can self certify for the exams, but you still have to take them. You can self study but it is recommended to use some sort of ground school course and question bank. You can take the practical in a sim for an airplane that you are already typed in.
You'll also need the class 1 medical, and he initial has to be done at a specific facility. I'm the U.K., you'll have to go to Gatwick. Renewals can be done with any approved AME.
You'll also need the class 1 medical, and he initial has to be done at a specific facility. I'm the U.K., you'll have to go to Gatwick. Renewals can be done with any approved AME.
Also, does anyone know if there are any facilities on the West Coast where I can take the written exams?
05-14-2017, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Das Auto
Great info, thanks. I have a JAA class 1 medical from 2004. Could I renew that or do I need to re-do the whole thing now that its EASA?
Also, does anyone know if there are any facilities on the West Coast where I can take the written exams?
Also, does anyone know if there are any facilities on the West Coast where I can take the written exams?
Their number is 01293 567171
You can find CAA approved AMEs here
Medical Examiners Database Search
You can also use other EASA approved AME's but I found using a non-English AME not the most convenient because I had to pay a translator to translate some documents.
If you are in the U.K., I highly recommend Peter Orton.
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05-15-2017, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by zondaracer
You could most likely renew it. I would call the Aviation House at Gatwick. They are pretty good with answering those kinds of questions over the phone.
Their number is 01293 567171
You can find CAA approved AMEs here
Medical Examiners Database Search
You can also use other EASA approved AME's but I found using a non-English AME not the most convenient because I had to pay a translator to translate some documents.
If you are in the U.K., I highly recommend Peter Orton.
Aviation Medica - Home
Their number is 01293 567171
You can find CAA approved AMEs here
Medical Examiners Database Search
You can also use other EASA approved AME's but I found using a non-English AME not the most convenient because I had to pay a translator to translate some documents.
If you are in the U.K., I highly recommend Peter Orton.
Aviation Medica - Home
05-15-2017, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Das Auto
Great info, thanks. I have a JAA class 1 medical from 2004. Could I renew that or do I need to re-do the whole thing now that its EASA?
Also, does anyone know if there are any facilities on the West Coast where I can take the written exams?
Also, does anyone know if there are any facilities on the West Coast where I can take the written exams?
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