FAA ATP - post your questions here.

[mmrassi]

I was in contact with a flight school in US and surprisingly they refused to accept PICUS time, I wonder if it's a FAA regulation so why this school doesn't follow it? That made me concerned a little!

[MarkerInbound]

Was the PICUS time logged as part of a FAA approved upgrade training program? If not it doesn't count.

[mrclumsy]

Temporary atp

Hey everyone ,
I have just been issued an temporary US ATP as I just did my flight test. I was told it would take roughly 3-4 weeks to process my application .
The question I have is can I convert this temporary ATP to an CASA ATPL or do I have to wait till my permanent lic is being processed ?
Of course I could ask CASA that but I am not in Australia yet and haven't got an reply to the email I sent them asking the question.

Thanks

[Tinstaafl]

I think you'll have to wait for your permanent licence to be issued. Don't you have to get confirmation from the FAA to CASA that you hold the qualification you're claiming? That confirmation can only happen once they've issued a certificate ie the bit of plastic they'll send you which represents their record of your qualification.

[CatPilot]

Anyone heard about changes to FAA rules? They seem to stop issuing FAA ATPL based on a foreign ATPL (with FAA validation letter). Is that true?

[MarkerInbound]

I'm not sure they ever issued an ATP based on a foreign ATP. They stopped issuing commercial certificates based on a foreign commercial license in 1997.

The only certificate you can get under 61.75 for the last 15 years has been a private.

[Charliedontsurf_83]

ATPL theory conversion

Hello,

If an EASA PPL owner will pass his EASA ATPL theory exam, is there any chance to convert the ATPL theory into FAA ATPL theory?
Is it also possible to convert the FAA ATPL theory into ADX and /or FAA dispatcher license?

[flyboyike]

No, the FAA does not recognize non-FAA written test results for the purpose of conversion. You'll have to wait until you get your EASA ATPL itself which you can then convert to the FAA ATPL.

[zondaracer]

Even if you are converting from a foreign ATPL to an FAA ATP, you still have to take the FAA ATP knowledge exam. FAA knowledge tests only are valid for 24 months. If you don't meet the requirements for the ATP and take the practical test within the 24 month window, you have to retake the ATP knowledge test. No sense in trying to get a "frozen" FAA ATP. Also, the FAA ATP exams don't count for the IR and CPL like they do under EASA.

[MarkerInbound]

In FAA land, you can not go straight from the private to the ATP. You must either hold a commercial with an instrument rating and have the flight time requirements for the ATP or hold a foreign ATP. (Yes there are separate rules for military pilots.)

While the ATP and ADX are 95% the same, if you want a Dispatcher certificate you'll have to pass the ADX.

[Low-bypass]

Hello fellow flyers

I hold an ICAO CPL and i wrote my FAA ATP exam 2 days ago in flighsafety paris le bourget,it's been now 2 months since i sent my licence for verification to the FAA and up to now i hadn't received any feedback from them as i confirmed by our aviation authorithy that FAA did ask them and they replied.Anyone to tell me how i can contact them in order to find out ow far they're with my case?A friend of mine had his licence verified in 2 weeks and i'm now seating with 2 months without answer.Any help is much appreciated

[A Squared]

Unfortunately, Low Bypass right now is a bad time. We're in the middle of a shutdown of out federal government. Most federal employees are not working. I wouldn't expect anything to happen until that situation is resolved.

[Low-bypass]

Wow,don't u know how long it will take before this situation is resolved?any FAA's office contact that i can liaise with at least?

[CatPilot]

I waited for my letter about 2,5 months. So just be patient. As far as I remember FAA needs up to 90 days for verification. Don't worry.

[Low-bypass]

Ok thanks guys for your inputs,i guess i won't have any other choice than to wait

[mrclumsy]

Same boat here!
Waiting for my ATP application to be processed . Been 6 weeks not sure how much longer it will take

[zondaracer]

With the government shutdown your wait will probably be extended

[tyndalljet]

Guys,

Is there any hours requirement needed to do an annual check ride? Say i hold an FAA ATP PIC typed on a GLEX but have not been flying for the last 1 year ++, can i be accepted to do the check ride renewal. Thx.

[MarkerInbound]

No, there is no currency requirement for taking a checkride. You may require more training to warm up for the ride than someone who was flying the airplane yesterday but that is between you and the training center.

[Bahama Breeze]

Australian CPL to FAA ATP

Hi there,

I saw your post from several years ago and figured you were a good person to ask. Currently I'm in Australia with a CPL, and a Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating, and a Dash 8 400 endorsement on my licence.

My plan is to move back to the US with my American wife when I hit 1500 hours to fly over there.

Can you confirm or deny that this will be possible, and what needs to be done?

So far I believe that I have to do:
- an FAA Medical
- ATP written
- ATP checkride (?)

What options do I have in terms of doing the checkride? The majority of my multi IFR time is on the Dash 8 400 but I can't exactly go and rent one for a checkride!

Also, in Australia the 1500 hours must come from "aeronautical experience" whereas in the US I keep seeing "total time". The distinction I'm hoping you can clear up is whether or not copilot time counts fully towards the new FAA ATP 1500 hours, as in Australia copilot time is only 50%, so it's in essence taking me twice as long to reach that goal in the eyes of Australia.

I'm thinking I want to fly to Guam or Hawaii from Australia to get all of this done prior to moving back stateside fully.

Really appreciate any help you can provide.

Regards
BB