Whirlygig,
Thanks - I have looked into them, and this is where the problem stems. The CAA and AFT want the other one to make the concessions. The CAA say they do not have a problem with doing their course at an accelerated pace, provided it is in line with AFT`s approved course guidelines - which is phases 1 & 2, 15 hrs self study per week for a total of 30 weeks. This is still over 6 months - which I understand would cater for someone new to the rotary world -but not someone with previous knowledge.
Plenty of approved fixed wing FTOs doing ATPL theory, give credit at the discretion of the head of training if you have a non JAA ATPL - and it does vary with experience. So far my emails to AFT have gone unanswered.
I believe AFT are awaiting CAA approval for phase 2.
Oh the splendid JAA.....If it aint broke don`t fix it.
Cheers
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