"Frozen ATPL"

[Aer_Lingus]

Hello all,

Is there anyone out there that could explain to me, what exactly i can do if i eventually get an ATPL . I mean a Frozen ATPL.

Thanks in Advance

[airlinepilot1960]

McDonalds hamburger maker comes to mind!

[Aer_Lingus]

:confused:

[Cloud Chaser]

To be a tad more constructive:
The term frozen ATPL means that you have a:
CPL/Multi-engine IR/(in Europe: an MCC certificate) and have completed the extra ATPL theory exams.
You now have a frozen ATPL. This is the minimum qualification to work in a two-pilot environment, ie First Officer for the airlines. Although each airline has their own minimum requirements.
When you have: 1500 hrs total; 500 hours multi crew; 100 night and a few other things I can't remember right now, you can get your licence upgraded.
You now have an ATPL. This is the minimum qualification to work as a captain. Again individual airlines impose further requirements.
No idea how it works in Dubai, but that's the situation in Europe.

[Dude~]

To put it simply, you will be able to co-pilot any aircraft.

[Aer_Lingus]

Thanks guys, so is it hard to find a job with a Frozen ATPL ?

[d2k73]

Thanks guys, so is it hard to find a job with a Frozen ATPL ?

Cue A320rider.....:p

[Aer_Lingus]

Didnt get that one..

[Cloud Chaser]

Under the current system, everyone who starts their first airline job will have a frozen ATPL since:
An airline will not employ you unless you have passed the ATPL exams;
You can not get a full ATPL until you have airline (read multi crew) experience.