Mike Jackson
7th May 2016, 07:08
Good morning
Wonder if anyone in the know can advise regarding IR requirements to commence type rating and/or apply for jobs.
Situation is that I am an experienced jet pilot however have let my 73/77 ratings lapse by approximately 3 years. Considering applying for jobs however not quite sure about what I need to sort out first.
Unfortunately it sounds like due to the length of time of expiry of ratings then by all accounts I need to carry out as good as a full new rating. I am told that to commence a type rating I need a valid IR however this has expired also. Question is will employers consider me with no valid type rating and IR or do I need to get the IR revalidated. Not overly keen on wasting best part of £3000 to renew IR in a small twin considering I haven't flown such a small aircraft for over ten years and would not be looking for employment using MEP IR.
Thanks in advance
Wonder if anyone in the know can advise regarding IR requirements to commence type rating and/or apply for jobs.
Situation is that I am an experienced jet pilot however have let my 73/77 ratings lapse by approximately 3 years. Considering applying for jobs however not quite sure about what I need to sort out first.
Unfortunately it sounds like due to the length of time of expiry of ratings then by all accounts I need to carry out as good as a full new rating. I am told that to commence a type rating I need a valid IR however this has expired also. Question is will employers consider me with no valid type rating and IR or do I need to get the IR revalidated. Not overly keen on wasting best part of £3000 to renew IR in a small twin considering I haven't flown such a small aircraft for over ten years and would not be looking for employment using MEP IR.
Thanks in advance