Originally Posted by
IHateTheSR71
Good day all,
Apologies if I'm posting in the incorrect forum.
I have some questions I would like to ask about the conversion as the title suggests: Helicopter to Fixed wing, EASA ATPL Conversion.
I have done some research of my own, I am asking here for some more information with people whom presumably have experience.
1. Is it possible to convert from Helicopter to Fixed wing? If so, what are the requirements?
2. Will the hours from a Multi-engine helicopter still be valid? Especially when applying for jobs?
Thank you in advance!
In terms of the hours, you can have thousands of hours of NVG, mountains, USL, fire fighting, winching, ship landing, emergency handling, etc - and these will count for almost nothing in the FW world in terms of employment. However, you are a better pilot for the experience and the cream rises to the top. If you go for it, you’ll get to where you aspire and will earn more for doing it.
I’m sure there’s a process, but I don’t know it. Good luck.