Realistically, since mutual recognition is ending on 31st December, IMHO the best outcome for those “falling through the cracks” would be a facilitated bilateral pilot licence conversion mechanism, rather than a full licence conversion. I would suggest something like getting a new medical, sitting airlaw paper and an LST/LPC... et voilà, a brand new
stand alone licence.
It seems the EU-UK trade agreement may have that scope in mind:
”Title II - Aviation safety
103. The Agreement is largely in line with precedent and sets out a framework for cooperation on aviation safety, and a process for agreeing Annexes to the agreement that will facilitate recognition of UK and EU certificates, approvals and licences. Areas where the UK and EU could agree Annexes in future include: monitoring of maintenance organisations; personnel licences and training; operation of aircraft; and air traffic management.”
https://assets.publishing.service.go...UMMARY_PDF.pdf
Obviously the more seamless, the better.
And on that note Merry Christmas to you all and Happy New Year!