EASA skills test in the UK
Just a warning for those trying to get both a UK and EASA ATPL at the same time.
I have just found out that the IAA has a 15 working day notification period for CPL tests in countries not in the European Economic Area (I.e the UK) versus only 5 days for those inside.
I now have a 3 week wait for the skills test and in the mean time have to keep my flying up to test standard, at considerable cost. For those looking to do both EASA and UK, please be warned.
With this and the need to do two MEIR skills tests, I am considering just getting a UK fATPL and accept that I won't be eligible for a job with Ryanair, Whizz or Easyjet when start recruiting again.