View Full Version : Is MEP Rating req. for an EASA B737 Pilot?
JetSet87
11th Apr 2016, 09:57
I am currently a 737 driver in an EASA state with an EASA CPL(A) incl. SEP, MEP(IR) rating. As my MEP rating is close to expiration my question would be if I can continue operating on a private basis Multi Pistons, keeping in mind that I am current on a Multi Engine Jet aircraft or should I renew my MEP rating? Regards.
The Ancient Geek
11th Apr 2016, 11:02
MEP is a class rating so you need it to operate any aircraft in that class.
BillieBob
11th Apr 2016, 16:30
Why would you think that a B737 type rating would be valid on anything other than a B737?
A and C
12th Apr 2016, 08:32
No is the answer, you can't fly an MEP without an MEP rating.
Just because you fly a jet it does not follow that you will retain the quite different set of skills that are required to fly an MEP.
I say this as someone who hold a current SEP, MEP, B737 & A320 ratings.
Talkdownman
12th Apr 2016, 14:48
Ooh, maybe I might be allowed to fly a 737 with just an MEP rating, hadn't thought of that... :rolleyes:
BossEyed
12th Apr 2016, 15:55
I'm not sure that the cafetière in the galley, which may be the only piston* on a B737, really counts. :8
*Well, there are the brakes as well I suppose. :ok:
S-Works
12th Apr 2016, 19:46
Should I be disturbed that someone can get to drive a people tube without knowing the fundamentals of the licence they hold.....
Fly4Business
12th Apr 2016, 19:58
Ooh, maybe I might be allowed to fly a 737 with just an MEP rating, hadn't thought of that...
You may, if the 737 was changed to pistons? ;-) ...
Talkdownman
12th Apr 2016, 20:24
I wonder if a couple of Wright R-3350 Cyclones would do it. Tip clearance might be a problem...
A and C
12th Apr 2016, 21:27
The thought of my FO's dealing with MP, prop RPM, mixture control and using the occiliscope to find if the plug out on cylinder 6 is on the right or left mag is not an appealing one. For that you need a flight engineer !
It's a bit like asking him to fly a PAR, however these people have an encyclopaedic knowlage of the FMC........... After all that flys the aircraft, or so they tell me.
Jetblu
12th Apr 2016, 22:14
JetSet87
Don't let a piece of paper stand in your way. The fact that it is EASA paper is very good in itself. You'll be fine.
Off you go, flying is flying, innit. :)
Talkdownman
12th Apr 2016, 22:32
It's a bit like asking him to fly a PAR
"Radar vectoring to ILS..."
"Sorry, we're not equipped for ILS"
"Roger, in that case I can offer you a PAR"
"Sorry, we're not equipped for PAR either..."
It's happened.
flybymike
12th Apr 2016, 23:42
Well I see that the OP has received the usual baptism of fire for a first post.