Obtaining a UK ATPL after converting to EASA and upgrading license after 31/12/20

[RJB117]

I currently hold an Irish EASA ATPL. I had a UK CPL last year but I SOLI’d out to Ireland after getting a job in the EU. The EASA CPL was issued after 31st December 2020. To complicate matters further, I upgraded the license to a full ATPL in May of this year.

Now I want to return to a UK License, but because my license was issued after 31st December 2020 and because I upgraded it after this date, I cannot apply for a UK License through the normal channels listed on the CAA website. I had to email a special department in the CAA who can take up to 30 working days to respond. Has anyone on here got the same situation as me or know of anyone who does? If so, please get in touch. Thanks!

[Arrow Flyer]

I'm in a similar situation, IAA moving back to the UK having SOLI'd away. I asked this question before booking my ATPL skill test, I'm glad I did.

Answer: They assess each instance on a case by case basis. You may be able to get a UK licence based on training and testing you've received.

When they reply to you, they're going to ask for:

Full details of your theoretical knowledge results including where sat, dates, series and attempts etc.(if applicable)
Full details of the flight training including, ATO, and when the ATO’s approval was issued etc
Confirmation of when and where the skill tests will be or has been undertaken, including if this was/ will be with a non-UK Examiner
Confirmation of when your licence was issued by EASA and a copy of this licence.
Why you would like a UK licence.

They want to see copies of your exam results, training course completion certificates and skill test report forms.

Once you've sent everything a decision will be made, they may ask for more information.

[Edgington]

Would be interested in how you get on with the CAA.

Trying to help someone with a Spanish issued EASA "Frozen" Atpl, however the CAA are saying they should have applied for a UK licence within 3 years of completing the exams. That would imply they need to resit them all, even though they were sat under the UK CAA's supervision.