>Has anyone not passed the IR within the 3 years >allowed, having passed their last ATPL theory >exam?
Not yet because the JAA exams started less than. .3 years ago It was 5 years before that.
>I'm thinking of this because if you get an IR, >but don't get a flying job afterwards, isn't it >more difficult to keep it current, than just a >CPL?
Yes its more expensive as well
> - ie. more hours required per year, some twin >eng hours aswell so much much more expensive.
Yes
>So I thought that maybe some people have looked >at job prospects, and decided not to do an IR >straight away
Yes they are, but its never been easy to get. .a job anyway its just very very bad now
>because they would be unable to keep it current >afterwards by their own finances, and couldn't >be sure they'd get a job.
People let it lapse but as long as its within 7 years they are OK as far as the ATP is concerned
>So they'd be stuck with a rating which would >become invalid, having spent about £9k to get it.
Only if they didn't renew it (7 years)
>And by waiting before taking an IR, they ran out >of time to get it, and had to either re-take all >the ATPL exams or give up?
That is an option which is unpallatable
> Or is 3 years ample time for everyone?
No, It doesnt account for the job market. .But then who said the JAA were bothered about . .the expense of all this, they don't care
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