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A320baby
3rd Apr 2015, 07:46
Guys I am looking for advice.
At the moment I am flying on the 320, Very soon I will be moving company, flying the A330.
Is it possible (allowed) by the UK CAA to keep both ratings current? I was thinking of self funding a LPC every year for the A320.
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Do you think it's worth it? I have 3200 hours on the A320 (First officer)
Cheers for any feedback
No answers yet?
Im in the same position.
I move to a B747 and would like to keep my A320 rating current just in case.
tubby linton
17th Nov 2016, 23:27
In EASA land your rating is only valid for three years and most employers are not unterested unless you have current experience. If you want somebody to sit in the sim and press the buttons for you let me know.
Mustapha Cuppa
18th Nov 2016, 10:01
In EASA land your rating is only valid for three years
Not according to FCL.740(a).
Cough
18th Nov 2016, 21:32
From that para Mustapha...
(iv) expiry longer than 3 years: the applicant should again undergo the training required for the initial issue of the rating
Mustapha Cuppa
19th Nov 2016, 10:07
From that para Mustapha...Really?
From Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011:
FCL.740 Validity and renewal of class and type ratings
(a) The period of validity shall be 1 year, except for single-pilot single-engine class ratings, for which the period of validity shall be 2 years, unless otherwise determined by the operational suitability data established in accordance with Part-21.
(b) [..]