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Old 14th May 2016, 23:58
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In the past Qantas has had passes in all Australian theory subjects required.
No idea if this will change for future intakes.
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Originally Posted by increase.descent
Thanks roundsounds,

More so wondering how the airlines might view it from an application / minimum requirements perspective - or if anyone has been in a similar boat?

I've been in contact with CASA regarding the conversion:

- 3 ATPL Conversion Theory exams required
- MCC course (may be waived if they consider previous airline exp).
- ATPL flight test, the same as a CPL to ATPL upgrade test.

The flight test is really the hookup, working full time overseas; trying to arrange a 777 sim, CASA ATO, time off work and colleague also with time off to come sit in the other seat. Easier said than done.

The way I see it, holding a CASA CPL / MECIR AND a foreign ATPL with the 3 conversion theory credits puts you in exactly the same position as holding a CASA CPL / MECIR with the 7 normal theory credits. Simply waiting for the flight test to effect the upgrade in both cases. However I dare say the airlines won't see it that simply.

Hopefully find the time to just do the flight test soon.
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