CASA ATPL Flight Test

[Capt Fathom]

There's a big difference between what the airlines advertise as their minimum requirements and what they'll actually accept!

It's always been like that!

[das Uber Soldat]

Originally Posted by Check_Thrust

I don't know what the requirements for the airlines were when you did your ATPL however it is no longer necessary to hold an ATPL to apply to Virgin and Jetstar.

https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/e.../#requirements

A320 First Officers - Australia and New Zealand | Jetstar

Never got so much as an email until I had the licence. Coincidence? Couldn't say.

[Check_Thrust]

True, no doubt the recruitment departments would most likely choose a pilot for assessment that already has an ATPL versus one that doesn't. However as time progresses the pool of candidates who hold an ATPL will dwindled which will lead to a shift of recruitment to pilots that hold a CPL.

[Judd]

True, no doubt the recruitment departments would most likely choose a pilot for assessment that already has an ATPL versus one that doesn't. However as time progresses the pool of candidates who hold an ATPL will dwindled which will lead to a shift of recruitment to pilots that hold a CPL

Interesting point. Especially as Jetstar interviews for example, have no technical component - only HR (tell us about the time you disagreed with the captain, type of questions). Presumably it is accepted that if you hold a ATPL, then by definition the pilot has documented sound technical knowledge.

In contrast, an interview with another airline such as Cathay Pacific, includes strong emphasis on technical knowledge beyond that expected of an ATPL.

[Flyer4040]

Originally Posted by DA2000EX

Hi everyone.

Looking to complete the mentioned flight test in November time. Can anyone recommend a reputable and cost friendly establishment for this? The last stage of the OSLC conversion which I started a couple years back. Was not put in a good position by CASA and ended up having my application for the licence rejected after 01/09/14 - so now have to do this flight test!!

hi mate
how’d you go with your ATPL flight test?