Hello, I fly offshore in the Middle East and was recently recommended for a captaincy upgrade. Nevertheless, I still need to complete my ATPL-H to truly earn that right seat. Besides the Middle East CPLH/IR license I hold a Canadian CPL-H with a restricted Bell 212 single pilot type rating and a FAA PPL-H/IR. With that my only option is to complete the Canadian ATPL-H examinations and the ATPL-H skill requirements on a Bell 212. I had it confirmed by Transport Canada (Ottawa) that I meet all the requirements, but they couldn't tell me where and how I could complete the ATPL-H skill requirements in a helicopter (Bell 212) where the minimum flight crew is 2 pilots or is required to be operated with a co-pilot according to the Canadian Operator's Certificate.
My question, has anyone been in a similar situation or perhaps would know of a Canadian operator who's able to provide me an ATPL_H check ride (PPC) on a Bell 212?
There is provision in the CARs for the completion of a foreign flight test (PPC) for the issue of a Canadian type rating. CAR 421. 40 (6) provides for the use of a foreign flight test and CAR 421.40 (5) covers the foreign PPC requirements for issue of a Canadian type rating. The foreign flight test must be to a Captains standard. A copy of the Captains ride and/or the foreign license with the endorsement (P1) will suffice for the initial issue of an unrestricted 2-crew helicopter type rating once the written exam requirements have been met. However, according to Transport Canada, this option does not provide an ATPL-H. Paragraph (5) and (6) of CAR 421.40 all requirements:
Any suggestion or feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks