Australian to Saudi PPL

[pac750xl]

I'm an aussie citizen who may be moving to a new job in Jeddah with an aussie PPL - single engine < 5700kg, Cessna, Cirrus, and Part 61 turbine (Cresco / PAC750XL).


Is it possible to get a Saudi PPL? Language requirements? Or is it just too hard, and best to have someone sitting in the right hand seat?

[mutt]

Sure its possible, but expensive, what do you plan to do with a Saudi PPL?

[pac750xl]

fly around KSA, probably in a C172 or C182.

[rdr]

this is the best one I've heard for a long time.
:ok::ok:

[mutt]

Excellent plan.... did you happen to do any research on this? Such as, are there any schools that rent aircraft and if they do, have you checked the cost?

It would make more sense to go to the UAE and fly there on weekends :)

§ 61.55 Issuance of a Certificate Based on a Foreign Certificate.

(a) General. A person who holds a foreign pilot license at the private pilot level or higher that was issued by a contracting state to the Convention on International Civil Aviation may apply for and be issued a Saudi Arabian private pilot certificate with the appropriate ratings if the foreign pilot license meets the requirements of this section.

(b) Certificate issued. A Saudi Arabian private pilot certificate issued under this section must specify the person’s foreign license number and country of issuance. A person who holds a foreign pilot license issued by a contracting state to the Convention on International Civil Aviation may be issued a Saudi Arabian private pilot certificate based on the foreign pilot license without any further showing of proficiency, provided the applicant—

(1) Meets the requirements of this section,

(2) Holds a foreign pilot license at the private pilot license level or higher that does not contain a limitation stating he has not met all of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards for that license,

(3) Does not hold a Saudi Arabian pilot certificate other than a Saudi Arabian student pilot certificate, and

(4) Holds a medical certificate issued under GACAR Part 67 or a medical license issued by the country that issued his foreign pilot license.

[pac750xl]

thanks for the words of advice