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AS OF JANUARY, 2nd 2008.
Regulations change often. So be sure to follow the most current conversion regulations.
Canadian Transport Canadian License
Conversion to:
United States, FAA License.
1) Foreign pilot certificate holders (other than at the private pilot level) may obtain U.S. pilot certificates only by meeting the eligibility requirements set forth in 14 CFR 61.123 (Commercial Pilot) and 14 CFR 61.153 (Airline Transport Pilot). -
- These requirements include passing both a knowledge test and a practical test.
(Practical test only needed if going to exercising the privileges of a converted FAA commercial pilot)
b. The pilot must verify his/her foreign certificate with the FAA by completing a Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License, Rating, and Medical Certification Form
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/media/verify61-75.pdf
Notice 8000.364 Appendix A writes:
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A TCCA CPL HOLDER TO CONVERT TO AN FAA COMMERCIAL PILOT CERTIFICATE AND RATINGS (i.e., ASEL OR AMEL).
A. For a TCCA CPL holder to be able to convert to an FAA commercial pilot certificate, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
1) Be at least 18 years of age.
2) Hold at least an FAA third-class medical certificate (see § 61.23(a)(3)(v)). Must hold a second-class medical certificate to exercise the privileges of an FAA commercial pilot certificate in flight operations that require the pilot to hold an FAA commercial certificate (see § 61.23(a)(2)).
3) Hold a TCCA CPL—ASEL or AMEL, as appropriate for the rating sought, and have logged a minimum of 250 hours flight time as a pilot.
4) Pass the FAA aeronautical knowledge test on air laws and communications.
*****See Note below regarding where to write the tests and how to study for it******
NOTE 1: Completion of the FAA “Commercial Pilot—Airplane Aeronautical Knowledge Test” within the preceding 24 calendar-months is also acceptable.
NOTE 2: No additional practical test is required.
5) Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
B. Before exercising the privileges of a converted FAA commercial pilot certificate under the FAA/TCCA IPL agreement, the pilot must meet the following recency of experience requirements of part 61:
1) Section 61.56(c), Flight Review. Flight review in an airplane administered by an FAA certificated flight instructor.
2) Takeoff and Landing Current.
a) Section 61.57(a), takeoff and landing current within the preceding 90 days for operating with passengers.
b) Section 61.57(b), takeoff and landing current at night within the preceding 90 days for operating at night with passengers.
Make sure you get your FAA Medical. Class 3 allows you to get your temporary license. Class 2 is for commercial operations. Class 3 is for air transport pilots.
http://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/
Look for the nearest FAA medical examiner.
**** Written Test Stuff****
1) Look for a testing site near you.
Contact “LASERGRADE” (computer testing)
to register for an examination,
(800) 211-2754
*****What about Studying for the exams?*****
I used the online company Gleim
www.gleim.com
They have an excellent online course for the Commercial conversion and the Instrument conversion. It’s easy and quick to use.
*****Getting Your License*****
After tests are written contact your nearest FSDO office to set up an appointment. Make sure you bring the following:
1. Your Test results
2. Your FAA medical
3. Your Canadian Licenses.
4. Your Passport and other ID
For BC pilots,
1601 Lind Avenue SW, Suite 260
Renton, WA 98057
Phone: (425) 227-2813
Your done!!