FMC OVERHEAT
19th Jan 2008, 23:41
I am interested to convert my CPL License with IR and ME as well as a B737 rating.
Presently a first officer on B737 with a frozen ICAO ATPL (ATPL theory completed). I have 2900 hours total time of which 2600 hours are on B737 EFIS.
I already started the process of JAA ATPL theory which I will be completing in 6 months hopefully.
I am concerned about the practical part. I need to do an ATPL skill test on B737EFIS. I believe a session of 4 hours is needed. Is that correct?
I contacted the CAA and they advised me to finish the theory and then apply for validation for a JAA CPL to avoid having to do an approved training of 15 hours for the CPL conversion????
I thought I needed the JAA theory, the JAA class 1 medical and the skill test on a B737 sim.
Anyone converted a CPL to a JAA ATPL? What about the skilll test? Sessions? hours of sim?
According to bristol.gs:
CPL Conversions
To convert an ICAO CPL to a JAA ATPL you will need 1500 hours flight time including:
* 500 hours on multi-pilot aircraft,
* 250 hours pilot in command,
* 200 hours cross country,
* 75 hours instrument time and
* 30 hours night.
If you don't have this level of experience you can still do the conversion but you will be issued a JAA CPL. When you meet the experience requirements you can upgrade it to an ATPL.
Groundschool Requirements
If you hold a non-JAA CPL you need to do an approved groundschool course and then pass all fourteen ground exams, there is no credit given. If you hold a JAA CPL you still need to pass all the exams and complete a course but the training requirement is reduced.
Flying Requirements
You will need to pass two flight tests:
* The Skills Test
* The Instrument Rating
Skills Test
The skills test is a handling check flown on a complex aircraft, defined as an aircraft with retractable gear and a variable pitch prop. If you are converting a CPL there is no formal training requirement but you should anticipate 10 to 15 hours to get used to the profile and the aircraft.
Instrument Rating
If you already hold an ICAO IR the training requirement for conversion is to complete at least 15 hours before the test, up to ten can be completed in a simulator.
If you have never held an Instrument Rating you must complete 50 hours of training before the test, up to 35 hours can be done in the simulator.
Multi Crew Co-operation
Many companies require a Multi Crew Co-operation (MCC) course to have been completed before they will employ you. An MCC course is not required if you have spent more than 500 hours operating multi-pilot aircraft.
Presently a first officer on B737 with a frozen ICAO ATPL (ATPL theory completed). I have 2900 hours total time of which 2600 hours are on B737 EFIS.
I already started the process of JAA ATPL theory which I will be completing in 6 months hopefully.
I am concerned about the practical part. I need to do an ATPL skill test on B737EFIS. I believe a session of 4 hours is needed. Is that correct?
I contacted the CAA and they advised me to finish the theory and then apply for validation for a JAA CPL to avoid having to do an approved training of 15 hours for the CPL conversion????
I thought I needed the JAA theory, the JAA class 1 medical and the skill test on a B737 sim.
Anyone converted a CPL to a JAA ATPL? What about the skilll test? Sessions? hours of sim?
According to bristol.gs:
CPL Conversions
To convert an ICAO CPL to a JAA ATPL you will need 1500 hours flight time including:
* 500 hours on multi-pilot aircraft,
* 250 hours pilot in command,
* 200 hours cross country,
* 75 hours instrument time and
* 30 hours night.
If you don't have this level of experience you can still do the conversion but you will be issued a JAA CPL. When you meet the experience requirements you can upgrade it to an ATPL.
Groundschool Requirements
If you hold a non-JAA CPL you need to do an approved groundschool course and then pass all fourteen ground exams, there is no credit given. If you hold a JAA CPL you still need to pass all the exams and complete a course but the training requirement is reduced.
Flying Requirements
You will need to pass two flight tests:
* The Skills Test
* The Instrument Rating
Skills Test
The skills test is a handling check flown on a complex aircraft, defined as an aircraft with retractable gear and a variable pitch prop. If you are converting a CPL there is no formal training requirement but you should anticipate 10 to 15 hours to get used to the profile and the aircraft.
Instrument Rating
If you already hold an ICAO IR the training requirement for conversion is to complete at least 15 hours before the test, up to ten can be completed in a simulator.
If you have never held an Instrument Rating you must complete 50 hours of training before the test, up to 35 hours can be done in the simulator.
Multi Crew Co-operation
Many companies require a Multi Crew Co-operation (MCC) course to have been completed before they will employ you. An MCC course is not required if you have spent more than 500 hours operating multi-pilot aircraft.