ATPL exams expire?

[jau]

Hi all,
I am looking into studying my ATPL theory exams over this next year. I have taken a look at LASORS and noted that it states that the ATPL theories lapse if a CPL and IR are not gained within 36 months after passing the last exam.

So after passing the exams I would have to gain my CPL and IR within three years, is that correct?

What are the exact ins and outs of this? Does it have to be a MEIR? Would I get away with holding say, a JAA CPL but an FAA SE IR?
cheers
jau

[Charlie Zulu]

Hi Jau,

So after passing the exams I would have to gain my CPL and IR within three years, is that correct?
Yup, that is what it says in Lasors.

What are the exact ins and outs of this? Does it have to be a MEIR? Would I get away with holding say, a JAA CPL but an FAA SE IR?
I wish the rules would say that! ;)

Nope you need to hold a JAA IR in order to have the ATPL exams to remain valid.

Best wishes,

Charlie Zulu.