Not quite, S-Works,
It is possible to avoid an ATO entirely.
Please do read FCL.740 (above)
No, its not. Its an ATO/DTO involvement, unless of course you are playing semantics on the difference between an ATO and DTO? The IAA requires assessment of the candidate, training as required and an LPC. On completion the Course Completion Certificate and test paperwork are submitted and rating reissued. I am the Head of Training of a UK ATO in Spain, its our bread and butter business and I deal with NAAs from all over Europe including the IAA extensively. In fact i have an IAA licence holder in doing exactly this now.....
Originally Posted by
MrAverage
And it's possible the Irish Authority may or may not have slightly different requirements, which i why I asked #6. Europe is not all joined up! Also, a UK examiner may not be able to carry out the process. I certainly wouldn't do so without written authority from Eire.
Its the same process and can be done by any EASA Examiner.