43, I won't waste my time with an in-depth reply. It has nothing to do with communicating with HR departments. What's the point in even applying if the type rating isn't current and therefore not recognized? It makes perfect sense to me therefore to inquire about what aircraft type be used for an IPC. I know several folk who abandoned Australia in search of an IPC renewal to validate their license based on the type rating they wanted renewed. I was of the thought ratings were perpetual in Australia. Apparently not so.