Converting a CAAM (Malaysia) PPL to CAA UK PPL or take another option?
Hello everyone,
I wanted to have some advice on my planned path, whether it is feasible, or whether a different option might be better.
I am currently taking a PPL in Malaysia, I am a UK National but have been living and working in Malaysia for a number of years.
I have a long-term visa and was initially planning to take a fully integrated frozen ATPL in Malaysia until i received some information that most of the airlines in Malaysia will not hire foreign 2nd officers or 1st officers, only captains.
Therefore, I've been considering a different approach;
1. Obtain my PPL in Malaysia
2. Build hours in Malaysia
3. Get my CAAM PPL converted to a CAA UK PPL
4. Complete the rest of my training in UK until I have obtained a CAA UK CPL/Frozen ATPL
My main uncertainty is regarding the conversion, is it better to convert a PPL and then continue the rest of the training in UK? Or perhaps it would be better to obtain a CPL and then convert that in UK?
I understand that there will be differences in terms of cost and the overall time taken with the conversions, but I am not sure of the details right now.
Any clarification would be appreciated, thanks