Hello all,
Just like many others in this thread I find myself faced with an important decision! I’m a UK citizen, living in the UK but also hold an Irish passport.
I currently hold a UK issued PPL (2019), with 70 hours PIC, 120 hours total. (300nm XC done to ELLX)
No night rating at this stage.
I’m distance learning the ATPL theory subjects and earlier this week I sat my first 4 Austro Control exams (Gloucester), so the 18 month timer is now ticking!
I am more drawn towards the route suggested by many here, that is the IR, followed by a SECBIR and SECPL for the time being. + night rating.
However, this isn’t really going to be possible in the UK in EASA colours? Is it? (The BIR can’t be exercised in UK airspace as I understand)
So will I be better off sitting the 4 exams again with the UK CAA whilst the knowledge is fresh?
I originally wanted the EASA license for more employment opportunities…..
Cheers!