Licence conversion issues in the UK
My last flight was in March 2020 (due to the pandemic I was let go by my employer) and as a result my Vietnamese CPL expired. (I have almost 2000 A320 hours.)
Now back in the UK, I have completed the 14 ATPL exams.
The CAA UK is not letting me do any SIM sessions to convert my licence because my Vietnamese licence has expired.
The CAA Vietnam is not letting me renew my licence because I no longer work for a Vietnamese carrier. (A training orgnisation in Vietnam suggested I redo my entire type rating ££££!)
The UK CAA has asked me to present my case to them to make an appeal as a special case.
I am in a bit of a catch 22 situation, thoughts?