The never-ending SE IR(H) versus ME IR(H) discussion...
It's in the JAR-FCL regs and it will probably be in the EASA licensing regs.
A good proportion of the guys and gals that go to wok for Norsk and Helikopter Services in Norway go the FAA IR(H) then JAR-FCL SE IR(H) route. Hard to know if UK (and other European operators?) struggle to put on the SE-ME conversion course or incorporate it in the sim and TR training due to lack of available personnel to make this easy. Best ask someone in-the-know at the operators you intend to apply to.
The question might also be why an operator would see any real difference between someone who has done FNTP training plus a TR and 10 hours and test in a squirrel (JAR), compared to someone who has done FNPT training, 40-odd hours IR in an R22 or similar, more FNPT training, then 15 or more hours single engine (FAA-JAR)? One has a bit of experience in a twin that they won't be flying offshore (and barely knows that aircraft), the other has a handful hours more IR time likely a bit of GPS approach practice. When faced with the first MPH/complex type, both will have their work cut-out.
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Last edited by Torquetalk; 26th Dec 2011 at 17:39.