Bereal-doesnt matter what your background or experience- to fly in EASA land (except for a potential 12 month validation) you need to complete an EASA Licence which is all 14 Theory examinations, then IR/Sim Check. There is absolutely NO credit for prior experience re: Theory exams eg I am a 777 TRE with 3 x ICAO ATPL's (including Australia). Under EASA rules I am considered the equivalent of an 18 year old school leaver. I just wish the rest of the world would treat the EASA people the same - it may lead to change.
