PPRuNe Forums - Type Rating Idea

HI ALL,

It's not easy at all to obtain a TYPE RATING in the USA if you are not a USA citizen!!
For those of you who don't know what is required for us "foreign"
pilots to achieve a type rating in the USA, I quote what a TRTO in the USA sent me by email.The name of the TRTO has been sobstitute by the words "(FTO NAME)" by me in order to avoid adverts for the actual TRTO.

This is the email....Enjoy it!!!

Department of Justice Approves Foreign Pilot Training – March 17, 2003

The Department of Justice has published procedures that will allow (FTO NAME) to renew the training of foreign pilots who are seeking their first type ratings in large aircraft. The Department of Justice rule requires a six-step process for obtaining approval to train on aircraft having a maximum takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds and above.

Step 1:

You must request an account to access the Flight Training Candidates Checks Program (FTCCP) website by logging on to https://www.flightschoolcandidates.gov/ and completing the account request form.

Step 2:

A User ID and Password will be emailed to you allowing you access to the FTCCP website.

Step 3:

You must complete an online training request form. This training request form may be submitted no earlier than 90 days prior to the requested training start date. You must specify (FTO NAME)as the “training provider”. See attached information for step 15 of form.

Step 4:

The (FTCCP) will review your application. If the training request is not denied, you will receive an email notification of “Preliminary Approval” and a fingerprinting code number.

Step 5:

One you have received your “Preliminary Approval “ and fingerprinting code number, you may report to (FTO NAME) to have your fingerprints taken. Please contact our ATSA Compliance department at xxxxxxxxor compliance@(FTO NAME) to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Fingerprinting must be completed no later than two weeks prior to your requested training start date.

Step 6:

The FTCCP will issue a “Final Approval” confirmation and flight training may begin. You must present a valid passport and a photo ID upon arrival.

Step 15 of 18 – Training Details

First (Given) Name:
Middle Name(s):
Last (Family) Name:

Use only the following information to complete Step 15:

State Texas (Drop Down Box)
School Name (FTO NAME)Inc. (Drop Down Box)
Student Identification # Assigned By AE
Course ID # Assigned By AE
Course Name Initial Training – Aircraft Type
Course Description Simulator
Reason For Training Required for Crewmember Position
Rating Goal Multi Engine Land Airplane (Drop Down Box)
Start Date (mm-dd-2003) Assigned By AE
End Date (mm-dd-2003) Assigned By AE

Additional Fingerprinting Information

Fingerprint Date: Minimum of Two (2) Weeks Prior to
Class Start Date: Assigned By AE

2 Forms of Identification Required: One Must be Your Passport

Preliminary Approval: Copy of Confirmation email Notice with 10 Digit Fingerprinting Number

NOT VERY EASY AS YOU CAN TELL!!!!!!

CIAO

;) ;)