Originally Posted by
rod_1986
Doesn't seem that hard. If I'm reading the below right, to transfer an EASA ATPL across then as long as your last IR wasn't more than 7 years ago your exams carry over and you just need the UK skills test. So there we are, already a lopsided system for both work permits and license transfers which means it's much easier for EU nationals to come to the UK than the reverse.
https://www.caa.co.uk/commercial-ind...-january-2023/
I haven't opened the link you posted, but until 31st December 2022 the process was quite simple: apply and pay a fee. Applicable also to those, like me, that have never had a UK license.
I don't know how immigration works in the UK, but I would not be so pessimistic about the ease of work permits issue.