My two pence...
 

Agree absolutely with 510orbust.

Did my conversion from TC-JAR about 4yrs ago. (Was UK ATPL back then tho...). Cost was about the same.

Would rather be living in Canada, no doubts about that. But the UK is definitely not so bad. Miss the west coast though.

Got onto some very heavy metal in the UK. Career prospects are far better in Europe than back at home. Pay is vastly higher too, but so is cost of living. I still think you come out further ahead though.

Lots of us Canucks doing the same thing it seems, I guess many of us have dual citizenship. The Brits seem a little amused by us in fact. Funny accents, but on the whole they seem to find us quite acceptable, after all, we're not dreaded Yanks. :p

Good luck to any other Canucks who go for it. We will slowly take over the 'motherland' (Britain) yet! :p

Well done, 510orbust.

You Canadians fit in well here in the UK, and you must have realised already that you are all generally very well liked. Happy flying!

thanks
 

thanks bud

510

Just remember-when asked what part of America are you from answer:
in England; what part of France are you from,
in Scotland ; what part of England are you from.

I hold a Canadian ATPL with lots of Beech 1900 time, but apparently that doesnt count as a multi-pilot aircraft in JAR-land, though I realise it would count for an MCC credit.

In this case, it looks as though the CPL , IR and Mult-Eng conversions are required along with the 14 written exams..

-Do the CPL / Multi / IR training and skills tests have to be performed in the UK, or is it possible to do this training in Canada or the USA with a JAA approved school?? (i.e: save a few $$)

-If it's not possible to do the training and flight (skills) testing in North America, then which flight schools in the UK are recommeded for the conversion requirements (flight portion)? - I'll be taking the BGS distance learning for the written exams.

-Any updates from the Canucks that have gone through the conversion process would be appreciated:ok:

cheers guys

The Brits classify the 1900 as a light twin. In the same leauge as an Otter or King Air. They do however allow people with time on A/C with 2 crew for 'Operational Requirements' an MCC exemption. This will save you a couple of grand and when you do finish all the bits, get a multi pilot A/C etc, you will be granted a full ATPL. Advantage? Yes as you can act as the captain from day one and their are plenty of direct entry command jobs here in turboprops and small jets. I know cuz thats what I did.
The IR test must be done in the UK/Europe and the rest can be done in the US. I would recommend Atlantic Flight Training in Coventry. Good school, nice people and they have experience converting people. Give them a buzz and talk to the boss. His name is Matt.
The job market is sizzling at the moment. In 2.5 years I have gone from big turbo skipper, to 757 at a big charter airline and now BA.
Good Luck.