Originally Posted by DFC
FormationFlyer,
Your friend should not have been required to hand back their UK ATPL to get a JAA licence. They should have had a JAA licence issued on the basis of their UK licence.
Thus your friend should now have two valid licenses - A UK ATPL licence and a JAA ATPL licence. So your friend can keep their UK ATPL valid and obtain the included IMC privileges.
Regards,
DFC
He didnt hand it back - it was expiring, but he would have to pay for the ATPL renewal himself - which one might consider a small penalty - but it still means more payout every 5 years doesnt it?