License Conversion from JAA to Canada

[Piloto2011]

Hi,

In a nutshell, what would I have to do to convert my JAR CPL ME/IR (1,000h) to a Canadian license? And what to do to get a work permit (EU citizen with unrestricted passport)?

Thanks much! :ok:

[z.khalid]

Do let me know when you've got an answer. :O

[drag king]

Hello there!

Hope it doesn't harm anyone if I add my query to the tread-starter' one...

A little of my background: I did ALL the initial training in USA, from 0 to CPL-SEL/MEL (A) - IR then moved back to EU and converted. I now hold a UK CAA CPL/ME-IR and a B200 rating (this last one endorsed for multi-pilot operations only with the IR attached).

After the initial 250-ish hrs in the States I never returned for more flying so my FAA medical, BFR, etc, etc are a must if I want to put everything back on track. And here is where my dilemma starts...

What is best? Re-activate the FAA ticket and the convert (with relative ease as stated in TC website) to TCCA or skip this step and gear up for a JAA (EASA) to TCCA process?

The first options seems more logical to me, taken into account that I can get an FAA and/or TC Class 1 medical from the same guy that does my JAA's tomorrow. I could also have my FAA up and running again without leaving the UK, I suppose and perhaps add the ATP.

My actual experience in a nutshell: 1700 TT, 1100 ME (mainly twin-turboprop) , 900 IFR, 300 night, 600 PIC, MCC, fATPL...etc, etc.

Regards

DK :ok:

[Pace152]

Hey DragKing,

You're in a very similair position to me (apart from you have double my hours :-). I reckon I'm going to do it the FAA to Canadian way as its alot easier than converting the JAA. If I'm right it just involves getting a Canadian medical, making sure you're FAA medical is current and doing a Canadian CPL written exam.

I think you can only do the written exam in Canada but if anybody knows if you can do it in the UK please let me know.

[beardedclam]

Friend of mine at Air canada looked into it for me. Same situation. Answer is 2 part, good and bad. Pre ATPL issue, we need to do the equivalent of out ATPL theory exams, a CPL test flight, and an IR test flight, hours as required. GOOD NEWS- once we achieve ATPL a 25 question exam and paperwork only. BOOO. I'm not unfrozen yet.

[YHZ]

hey there guys!
beardedclaim you sure about the 25 question exam? I have a jaa atpl and canadian cpl/ifr/multi. I currently work in europe so i tried to get my canadian atpl 2 years ago, then having the JAA atpl 3000hrs total I still had to do and ifr flight test, and the 2 canadian atpl exams then to find out i was 75 hours f/o time short.In canada only 50% of your f/o time is counted towards your atpl. now my atpl writtens expired ( they are only valid 2 years). Now I have the hours but couldn't be bothered to spend all that money again with no canadian carrier interview on the line. If something has changed please let us know. thanks