query on conversion with valid CPL
Hi
I have 3 years left on my CAA CPL, but have heard conflicting requirements in relation to conversion to EASA. For example when I renew my IR this year will I be required to also change to EASA (with the corresponding cost)
Normally (as I live in Ireland) a local IAA examiner does the test, updates my license, fills in the CAA paperwork for me and I send all the paperwork to the CAA - no cost from CAA
But a instructor colleague of mine recently renewed his MEIR and was told by CAA that he would also have to change his valid JAA CPL to EASA at a cost of £140 + the rating change despite having several years left on his CPL and of course complicated with the extended wait times that they are experiencing
So my question is ... are the CAA requesting us to change our license at the next transaction with them like a rating update