Jaa Atpl

[south coast]

I would like some advice....

I have done the 14 atpl exams and the instrument rating to date, and I am going to do the cpl flight test soon, what my question is, how does one 'un-freeze' the atpl.

I believe it was just a case of reaching the hour requirements, which I have, but now I understand one must do an ATPL flight test in a 2 crew aircraft.

Is this correct, and if so, how does someone like myself who is employed outside the UK already do this without having a job with an airline in the UK.

Is it a case that I must rent a 2 crew aircraft myself and do the flight test.

Basically, is the only way to un-freeze the ATPL by having an airline job and doubling up the type rating with the ATPL flight test, or is there another way?

Many thanks...

[FlyingForFun]

Basically, is the only way to un-freeze the ATPL by having an airline job and doubling up the type rating with the ATPL flight test, or is there another way?Remember that one of the requirements for a JAR ATPL is 500 hours on a multi-crew aircraft. So realistically you will need to be employed by an airline first, even before you start thinking about any skills tests.

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[south coast]

I understand that, but spoke to the caa and they recognise the Beech 1900 as a 2 crew aircraft for which i have over 500 hours on...so to my knowledge i meet all the requirements....

correct me if i am wrong....

[RichardH]

According to LASORs G1.1

The 500 multi-pilot operations must be on aircraft certificated in accordance with JAR/FAR-25 Transport Category or JAR/FAR-23 Commuter Category.

If your Beech 1900 fits into either category then I reckon your okay, but you should clarify this IN WRITING with our friends at the CAA.

[Jelly Doughnut]

hey South Coast check your email.

Long time since the 'friendly fire' incident with the locals in FNLU

;)

[south coast]

thanks for the email fellow luanda crime fighter...

so it would seem the only way to get the atp unfrozen is to get a job in europe....

anyway, i am still flying in algeria on the 1900's and seems that one of your luanda mates from finland will be helping us out up there for a while before joining mk in the new year.

otherwise, not too much happening this side.

are you in with the big easy now, thats what i heard, and what do you think my chances would be in getting in with them?

a friend of mine just got in with 'b'ryan air and he says the low cost airlines are not the greatest.

take it easy....