Renewing UK ATPL and type rating

[notaballitsjustred]

I've been out of the game for about 4 years and am interested in getting back to flying. I've got 10,000 hours of heavy and medium jet experience but my UK licence has expired.

What do I need to do to get back into an airline?

[Arrow Flyer]

If you've been away for 4 years, your UK issued licence likely had the word EASA written on the front. Ignore the word EASA, it's just a UK licence.

To get going in the airline world, you'll need to renew an existing type rating. This will mean training as required, then a proficiency check. This can be done in a sim.
If you want to do some GA flying, you'll need to renew your SEP/MEP class rating. Much the same story, training then proficiency check.

Pay attention to the specific airline recruitment requirements. Some want you to have flown the aircraft within the last 6 months, 12 months, 36 months etc. Have a chat with the recruitment teams before spending your hard earned on renewing your own rating - they may well do it for you!

The CAA require you to hold a medical appropriate to the licence held, so Class 1 for airline or Class 2 for GA.

https://www.caa.co.uk/General-aviation/Pilot-licences/Applications/Ratings/Renew-multi-pilot-aeroplane-type-rating/

[deltahotel]

What he said. Also suggest renewing the medical as a first step.

[notaballitsjustred]

Thank-you.

I'll email some ATOs and see how much it'll cost...

[Romeo__Mike]

Sounds like an interesting story, how come you left?