Originally Posted by
GAforlife
Hi,
A question for those who have converted their licence, how long does it generally take for the FAA to complete the verification of authenticity of a foreign license and medical?
Also any suggestions for choosing a US bank account? I just need a savings account.
Thanks.
Takes about 2-3 weeks, the hold up is usually at the CASA end. Also make sure you pay CASA the fee otherwise they will reject doing the verification.
As for the medical you need an FAA medical to get your FAA license, there’s a few doctors in Australia that can do your FAA class 1.
Bank of America are the easiest to deal with.