So, if one has a US (FAA) ATP, currently flies the 747-400, has type ratings in the 737, 747, 757, 767 and A319/320, with thousands of hours of flight time and a 15 year airline career under their belt, one STILL has to jump through all these hoops (exams, flight tests, etc...) to get a JAA conversion?
Sounds a little silly, considering one is already flying internationally, in all areas of global airspace (including those controlled by JAA rules), using feet, meters, inches baro and hPa, QNH, QFE, QNE, etc, etc.. What EXACTLY would one LEARN from the exams and flight tests, or is it just a matter of control?
Just asking.