ATPL(A) Skills Test v LPC
Hi,
Hope you're all doing well. I have a couple of questions regarding the ATPL skills test.
Me being lazy, I didn't bother applying for the skills test during my last LPC which was a few months ago....but now I need to unfreeze my ATPL and can't wait until next year. What I'm thinking about doing is going to a 3rd party ATO to get the test done.
Here are my questions:
1. If for whatever reason I failed the test, would that invalidate my CPL/IR/type rating? Obviously I can't have that happen since I'm actively flying.
2. Would there be any issues with upgrading my license with a 3rd party ATO rather than my own airline?
My understanding is that since it's a new license issue, and not a revalidation, it wouldn't affect my current license/IR/type rating in any way if I failed...kinda like failing your CPL wouldn't invalidate your PPL...but that's just a theory made up in my own head.
Thanks in advance!