Looking for an Irish (IAA) 380 pilot!!
 

Hi,

If anyone knows of an Irish aviation authority EASA licensed A380 pilot can you PM me please!
thanks

FYI most of the expats that have an IAA issued EASA ATPL, just keep a restricted type rating endorsed in their licence, rather than a trip to the sim being required for an unrestricted type rating. The restricted rating for a pilot based in the UAE (for example) will be valid for A6 registered aircraft only. It might seem a bit bizarre but it is a far cheaper way to restart the 7 year countdown before you need to start worrying about resitting some of the ATPL exams again.

Err, I thought that once you've 'unfrozen' your ATPL you don't need to worry about the 7 years validity? Damn, time to review some ATPL Air Law:suspect:

From Part-FCL page 801

FCL.625 IR — Validity, revalidation and renewal

(d) If the IR has not been revalidated or renewed within the preceding 7 years, the holder will be required to pass again the IR theoretical knowledge examination and skill test.

However, you are exempt from needing to do anything at all if you hold a UK issued EASA ATPL, as the Brits implemented a derogation in 2013 to this policy. If you don't have a UK issued EASA licence then this may be a loophole worth exploring but perhaps best to wait until after Brexit and see how cordial the relationship is between the UK and EASA.