Transsonic2000
25th Oct 2013, 22:45
I'm currently involved in a distances learning course, doing the conversion (FAA CPL/IR into EASA ATPL frozen). At the moment I'm preparing to complete what's called "phase 1" which means the school internal test for CPL/IR level. Afterwards there would be additional studying for the second phase which would conclude in taking the final and real EASA ATP exams.
Due to unfortunate events in my personal life it looks like it might not be possible to continue with "phase 2" (EASA ATP exams) and only go for the EASA CPL/IR instead.
My question now is, what can or could I do with only a (EASA) CPL/IR? I mean I'm not a complete novice in the aviation branch, and to my knowledge, especially here in Europe, a CPL/IR without the ATP knowledge credit is pretty much useless?!
I'm thinking about going to get my EASA instructor license (if possible, can't tell now). Would it be possible to make a living as an instructor here in Europe, with a CPL/IR only? Furthermore, I believe additional studying and exams would be indicated as well to get the FI license, which wouldn't be the case if I'd have passed the APT exams?
Advice appreciated, thanks for reading this!
Due to unfortunate events in my personal life it looks like it might not be possible to continue with "phase 2" (EASA ATP exams) and only go for the EASA CPL/IR instead.
My question now is, what can or could I do with only a (EASA) CPL/IR? I mean I'm not a complete novice in the aviation branch, and to my knowledge, especially here in Europe, a CPL/IR without the ATP knowledge credit is pretty much useless?!
I'm thinking about going to get my EASA instructor license (if possible, can't tell now). Would it be possible to make a living as an instructor here in Europe, with a CPL/IR only? Furthermore, I believe additional studying and exams would be indicated as well to get the FI license, which wouldn't be the case if I'd have passed the APT exams?
Advice appreciated, thanks for reading this!