Dreamshiner
4th Apr 2014, 13:34
I'm posting this thread in Terms & Endearment as I think it answers a question that a lot of experienced pilots would like to know definitively. As this is the forum that I think most would tend to visit I've posted it here. I don't think it warrants inclusion in the Training forum as I doubt many who would find the information contained here would visit that part of PPRuNe.
The second reason I include it is it took an email to the CAA for this to be answered and rather than sit on it I thought it would be prudent to share this on PPRuNe.
Below is the reply I received with respect to a question relating to converting an FAA type rating to my European licence. I hope anyone who is contemplating or about to embark on the process finds this useful.
The UK CAA has been issuing EASA licences since 17th September 2012. CAP 804 is the replacement of LASORS (JAR) and details the new licensing requirements. The requirements to transfer a type rating from an ICAO licence can be found in CAP 804, Section 4, Part Q, subpart 2 (page 3) ‘Acceptance of Class and Type Ratings.’ I have attached a link below for your information:
CAP 804: Flight Crew Licensing: Mandatory Requirements, Policy and Guidance | Publications | About the CAA (http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=33&pagetype=65&appid=11&mode=detail&id=5000) (CAP 804)
An applicant is required to hold 500 hours on the type prior to the skills test. In addition you must be current and valid on the type and hold a current and valid ICAO licence.
On completion of the above the following documentation applies:
1. Application form SRG1119A
2. Examiner Report Form SRG2199
3. Original flying logbook (to see a minimum of 500 hours)
4. Original ICAO licence or a certified copy by your examiner
The UK CAA is now issuing EASA Part-FCL licences which have replaced UK and JAR licences. CAP 804 is the replacement of LASORS (JAR) and details the new licensing requirements. For further information on the EASA licence please refer to CAP 804, Section 3, page 5 ‘Expiring Licences.’ I have attached a link below for your information:
CAP 804: Flight Crew Licensing: Mandatory Requirements, Policy and Guidance | Publications | About the CAA (http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=33&pagetype=65&appid=11&mode=detail&id=5000) (CAP 804)
The conversion date for flying EASA certified aircrafts is 8th April 2014. For further information on the EASA transition and the key dates that affect you please refer to our FAQ’s on our website:
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/2330/h-FAQs%20May%202012.pdf (FAQ’s)
Approval Process Details | Commercial Pilots | Personal Licences and Training (http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=2725&pagetype=65&appid=54&mode=summary&appprocsum=200) (EASA conversion web pages)
As the holder of JAR licence you do not need to hold any current and valid ratings in order to convert to an EASA Part-FCL licence. Any current ratings which you hold will be annotated on the front of your licence, and any previous ratings held which have now expired will be printed on the reverse of your licence.
The following requirements apply in order to convert your JAR licence to an EASA licence:
1. Hold a current and valid JAR/Part-FCL Class 1 Medical Certificate, all medical records must be held in the UK.
2. Hold a current and valid ICAO Language Proficiency level - See CAP 804, Section 4, Part M, page 2 ‘FCL.055 – Language Proficiency’
On completion of the above the following documents are required:
1. Licence conversion application form SRG1104 or the online equivalent form
2. A copy of your Certificate of Revalidation page (from your previous JAR licence) certified by your CFI/Examiner/Training Provider. We will only need to see your Certificate of Revalidation page if you hold any current ratings, if you do not then this is not required.
3. Copy of current and valid UK issued JAR/Part-Med Class 1 Medical
4. Evidence of current UK Language Proficiency*
5. The current fee as per the CAA Scheme of Charges £139.00
The second reason I include it is it took an email to the CAA for this to be answered and rather than sit on it I thought it would be prudent to share this on PPRuNe.
Below is the reply I received with respect to a question relating to converting an FAA type rating to my European licence. I hope anyone who is contemplating or about to embark on the process finds this useful.
The UK CAA has been issuing EASA licences since 17th September 2012. CAP 804 is the replacement of LASORS (JAR) and details the new licensing requirements. The requirements to transfer a type rating from an ICAO licence can be found in CAP 804, Section 4, Part Q, subpart 2 (page 3) ‘Acceptance of Class and Type Ratings.’ I have attached a link below for your information:
CAP 804: Flight Crew Licensing: Mandatory Requirements, Policy and Guidance | Publications | About the CAA (http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=33&pagetype=65&appid=11&mode=detail&id=5000) (CAP 804)
An applicant is required to hold 500 hours on the type prior to the skills test. In addition you must be current and valid on the type and hold a current and valid ICAO licence.
On completion of the above the following documentation applies:
1. Application form SRG1119A
2. Examiner Report Form SRG2199
3. Original flying logbook (to see a minimum of 500 hours)
4. Original ICAO licence or a certified copy by your examiner
The UK CAA is now issuing EASA Part-FCL licences which have replaced UK and JAR licences. CAP 804 is the replacement of LASORS (JAR) and details the new licensing requirements. For further information on the EASA licence please refer to CAP 804, Section 3, page 5 ‘Expiring Licences.’ I have attached a link below for your information:
CAP 804: Flight Crew Licensing: Mandatory Requirements, Policy and Guidance | Publications | About the CAA (http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=33&pagetype=65&appid=11&mode=detail&id=5000) (CAP 804)
The conversion date for flying EASA certified aircrafts is 8th April 2014. For further information on the EASA transition and the key dates that affect you please refer to our FAQ’s on our website:
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/2330/h-FAQs%20May%202012.pdf (FAQ’s)
Approval Process Details | Commercial Pilots | Personal Licences and Training (http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=2725&pagetype=65&appid=54&mode=summary&appprocsum=200) (EASA conversion web pages)
As the holder of JAR licence you do not need to hold any current and valid ratings in order to convert to an EASA Part-FCL licence. Any current ratings which you hold will be annotated on the front of your licence, and any previous ratings held which have now expired will be printed on the reverse of your licence.
The following requirements apply in order to convert your JAR licence to an EASA licence:
1. Hold a current and valid JAR/Part-FCL Class 1 Medical Certificate, all medical records must be held in the UK.
2. Hold a current and valid ICAO Language Proficiency level - See CAP 804, Section 4, Part M, page 2 ‘FCL.055 – Language Proficiency’
On completion of the above the following documents are required:
1. Licence conversion application form SRG1104 or the online equivalent form
2. A copy of your Certificate of Revalidation page (from your previous JAR licence) certified by your CFI/Examiner/Training Provider. We will only need to see your Certificate of Revalidation page if you hold any current ratings, if you do not then this is not required.
3. Copy of current and valid UK issued JAR/Part-Med Class 1 Medical
4. Evidence of current UK Language Proficiency*
5. The current fee as per the CAA Scheme of Charges £139.00