I live in Germany, have PPL issued by German CAA and want to join either Oxford or Bristol ATPL distance learning course. This implies that I have to get my CPL(fATPL) license issued by UK CAA. However, I would like to complete my flight training program in Germany because I work here.
It would be great to be able to convert UK ATPL theory qualification into German one and to continue with flight training in Germany, but I know that's not possible. Someone told me that it would be possible to complete flight training program in Germany and do CPL checkride in UK, that would fit. Can someone confirm how would this work in real life? Would UK CAA and FTO accept me with my 'German' training? Just would like to hear if someone had similar experience before getting in touch with authorities...
Any information on whether conversion madness will ever improve with EASA migration?
Many thanks
Alex