UK ATPL on a type that doesn’t exist
Hello fellow aviators,
I’m in a bit of a sticky situation!
I have an EASA CPL/ME IR with a valid CL65 type rating which I currently fly.
I have a job offer from a major UK airline which requires a UK ATPL to be held prior to starting the TR.
I transferred my EASA licence to the UK However, post Brexit deadline, the UK CAA transferred my ratings to my UK Licence as ‘EXPIRED’.
And in order to renew my CL65 rating and subsequently take a UK ATPL Skills Test, I require a UK approved CL65 simulator with a UK approved CL65 examiner, The issue is, IT DOES NOT EXIST!
Therefore it is impossible for me to obtain a UK ATPL as the CAA simply do not have the facilities for it, based on the type I have…
I have suggested that I complete an EASA ATPL skills test and complete the required paperwork to get that transferred over, however the CAA are still in disagreement.
The UK CAA have turned around and said that the only way to get a UK ATPL is to complete another Type rating course… which is out of the question, and something the new airline in question cannot offer.
Can anyone offer any advice or solution/s?
Many thanks!