Australian CPL to FAA ATP
Hi there,
I saw your post from several years ago and figured you were a good person to ask. Currently I'm in Australia with a CPL, and a Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating, and a Dash 8 400 endorsement on my licence.
My plan is to move back to the US with my American wife when I hit 1500 hours to fly over there.
Can you confirm or deny that this will be possible, and what needs to be done?
So far I believe that I have to do:
- an FAA Medical
- ATP written
- ATP checkride (?)
What options do I have in terms of doing the checkride? The majority of my multi IFR time is on the Dash 8 400 but I can't exactly go and rent one for a checkride!
Also, in Australia the 1500 hours must come from "aeronautical experience" whereas in the US I keep seeing "total time". The distinction I'm hoping you can clear up is whether or not copilot time counts fully towards the new FAA ATP 1500 hours, as in Australia copilot time is only 50%, so it's in essence taking me twice as long to reach that goal in the eyes of Australia.
I'm thinking I want to fly to Guam or Hawaii from Australia to get all of this done prior to moving back stateside fully.
Really appreciate any help you can provide.
Regards
BB