Does anybody know how I can convert my FAA or my ICAO (Argentina) license into JAA ?

[Strong Winds]

Hello Everybody, Hola a todos !

I´d like to convert my commercial pilot license into European, in order to be able to fly commercially there.
Thanks for whatever help I can receive.
If you want, go ahead and e-mail me.
Thanks.

SW.

[Flying_Steph]

I don't think you'll be able to avoid the written exams and all the rest, my friend ! Check the JAA website: http://www.jaa.nl

But the first question you should ask yourself is: "Do I have the right to work in Europe ?". Up here like anywhere else on this planet, you'll need a working permit or a European citizenship.

[Strong Winds]

Dear everybody:

Thank you for your help so far !

Yes, I am a European citizen so I can live and work in Europe.

Has anybody worked in Switzerland ?
How do things work there ?

Thanks for all of your help !!!

Strong Winds.

[Flying_Steph]

Why don't you check this post in the Wannabees section ?
http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/Forum2/HTML/007529.html

Happy new year !

[BBJ]

Strong Winds

You're asking about Switzerland. Since Switzerland isn't part of the EU yet,getting to work there is still different than in other EU countries. Although you have a EU-passport, to work in Switzerland you would have to have a work permit.In some cases there are bilateral agreements bewteen Switzerland and other EU countries where getting a work permit is easy (easier).

There is Swissair, Crossair, Balair/CTA, PrivatAir and numerous Corporate companies to work for.A good start is always with Crossair, a good company which I would recommend.

Your initial difficulty however would be to convert your licence.Like Flying_Steph is saying check out the jaa website to find info about converting your licence.

Happy new Year