Initial IR (H)
I have an UK CAA ATPL(H) and a UK CAA CPL(A)/IR. I am not required to do a full cse for an IR but only as required. I have also just completed IR(A). I am therefore fairly current on Inst flying but need to get an IR(H) as the companies who are willing to offer me employement are able to provide me a Type Rating and at the same time revalidate the IR(H) for the relevant type, but are not able to give an initial IR. I am v frustrated as the CAA requirement to achieve this at an approved FTO not only seems to me as a bit of red tape in my case (it is effectively a hurdle to jump through) but also unnecessary in view of mty experience (ex Mil +1200 hrs TT, +800 hrs MPH inc Proc Rating)
Does anyone have any suggestions for the easiest (cheapest) way of obtaining the Initial IR(H) as that is all that prevents me from gaining employment!! Which FTO? what Type?