Converting licence austrailian to brit

[Jim Mcguire]

I currently hold an Australian CPLH. I am very interested in moving back to scotland, however, because i now live and work in australia and was not involved in aviation before i moved here- i would'nt have a clue how to covert my oz licence to a brit one. Can anyone help?? Whats the job market like. do you have to be a rocket scientist to pass selection?? Money? Sponsorship for conversion?? If anyone can help please contact this expat jock
thank you
Jimmy Mcguire

[HHoverer]

Hi mate or Mac...I went through the exercise some years back and it went something like this..
First see the CAA at Gatwick and have your licence/experience assessed. you pay around 100Sterling for the pleasure.Have a CAA medical for around the same price.
The CAA should OK your licence provided your new employer gives the required IFR checks etc and you sit a few minor (!) exams like ATC, systems ect.
Go to Aberdeen where you will be welcomed with open arms.Maybe.
Good luck HH

[Jim Mcguire]

Thank you for that info. hhover. Ill need to save my meager pay and then it's back to sunny Scotland for this one
again thank's
Cheers
JimmyMcguire

[Skycop]

You will need to pass UK air law. At present you do not necessarily have to have an instrument rating with a UK CPLH but this may change under JAR regs about to be into'd soon. Contact CAA for more info to avoid any problems due to out of date info.