Study material for ICAO to CASA ATPL conversion
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Study material for ICAO to CASA ATPL conversion
Hey everyone,
I'm brand new on this forum. I joined it because I wanted to ask for some advice regarding the study material for the "CASA ATPL conversion". I currently hold a Canadian ATPL and fly the DH8 (F/O) for a Canadian carrier. Although I love Canada and I have a great career here, I have family in Australia and I'd like to move closer to them. I'm looking to eventually get a job with Qantaslink, on the same aircraft I currently fly. I have a few questions:
1. What books do you recommend for the ATPL Human Factors (AHUF) exam and the ATPL Overseas conversion (AOSA)? Also, where can I purchase them? How much are the books / study notes? I can either have my sister pick them up in Brisbane or have it shipped to her there and then she can ship it to me in Canada.
2. How much does it cost to write each exam?
3. Where can one write them in the Brisbane area?
Thanks a bunch in advance, and if any of you fancy changing countries (aka, coming to fly in Canada), send me a message with any questions you may have about the industry here. I'd be more than happy to return the favor.
Cheers
Vio
I'm brand new on this forum. I joined it because I wanted to ask for some advice regarding the study material for the "CASA ATPL conversion". I currently hold a Canadian ATPL and fly the DH8 (F/O) for a Canadian carrier. Although I love Canada and I have a great career here, I have family in Australia and I'd like to move closer to them. I'm looking to eventually get a job with Qantaslink, on the same aircraft I currently fly. I have a few questions:
1. What books do you recommend for the ATPL Human Factors (AHUF) exam and the ATPL Overseas conversion (AOSA)? Also, where can I purchase them? How much are the books / study notes? I can either have my sister pick them up in Brisbane or have it shipped to her there and then she can ship it to me in Canada.
2. How much does it cost to write each exam?
3. Where can one write them in the Brisbane area?
Thanks a bunch in advance, and if any of you fancy changing countries (aka, coming to fly in Canada), send me a message with any questions you may have about the industry here. I'd be more than happy to return the favor.
Cheers
Vio
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From the QLink website:
Hold an Australian Air Transport Pilot (Aeroplane/ Helicopter) Licence, or Australian Commercial Pilot (Aeroplane/Helicopter) Licence and have passed all ATPL subjects.
From the QLink website:
Hold an Australian Air Transport Pilot (Aeroplane/ Helicopter) Licence, or Australian Commercial Pilot (Aeroplane/Helicopter) Licence and have passed all ATPL subjects.
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exactly,
I wouldnt understand having the need to retake all the atpl subjects if you already have an ATPL...
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Some pilots were trying to bypass the Australian ATPL exams by obtaining a foreign ATPL and then converting it to an Aussie ATPL. I recall the major Australian airlines then required you to sit all the Aussie ATPL exams if your Australian ATPL was as a result of a foreign conversion.
I think that particular problem has gone away under the Part 61 rules.
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It dose not make sense because thats not what is mentioned in the books and the website of casa as how to convert ATPL to CASA
it mention only couple of exams
plus some flights test
maybe what you saying is the major airlines they require that yes but not the authority make it clear
There was a very good reason for it.
Some pilots were trying to bypass the Australian ATPL exams by obtaining a foreign ATPL and then converting it to an Aussie ATPL. I recall the major Australian airlines then required you to sit all the Aussie ATPL exams if your Australian ATPL was as a result of a foreign conversion.
I think that particular problem has gone away under the Part 61 rules.
it mention only couple of exams
plus some flights test
maybe what you saying is the major airlines they require that yes but not the authority make it clear
There was a very good reason for it.
Some pilots were trying to bypass the Australian ATPL exams by obtaining a foreign ATPL and then converting it to an Aussie ATPL. I recall the major Australian airlines then required you to sit all the Aussie ATPL exams if your Australian ATPL was as a result of a foreign conversion.
I think that particular problem has gone away under the Part 61 rules.
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Study Material for AHUF and AOSA
Hi guys, just wondering if any of you had any luck getting the study material for the AHUF and AOSA? I just moved to Oz and going to convert my foreign ATPL(A). Any other info would be great! Thanks!
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Cheers,
Skip,
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The AOSA exam is mainly a law exam, but incorporates Operational Meteorology so some overlap there with regards to forecasts, etc. Ordered all the study material from AFT in Maroochydore and only bought myself a copy of the AIP, ERSA (hardly used) and AUS PCA for exam purposes. Hope it's enough as I'm told that the others are rarely used, so going to take my chances. I have the AOSA exam in 2 weeks, so will let you know, though not going to bother buying all the charts and DAPs, etc.
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Just memories this document and you will be right ....
https://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson...ons_manual.pdf
https://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson...ons_manual.pdf
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Had my foreign licence assessed and recognised by CASA. Need to do the AOSA + AHUF + ATPL Flight Test.
The AOSA exam is mainly a law exam, but incorporates Operational Meteorology so some overlap there with regards to forecasts, etc. Ordered all the study material from AFT in Maroochydore and only bought myself a copy of the AIP, ERSA (hardly used) and AUS PCA for exam purposes. Hope it's enough as I'm told that the others are rarely used, so going to take my chances. I have the AOSA exam in 2 weeks, so will let you know, though not going to bother buying all the charts and DAPs, etc.
The AOSA exam is mainly a law exam, but incorporates Operational Meteorology so some overlap there with regards to forecasts, etc. Ordered all the study material from AFT in Maroochydore and only bought myself a copy of the AIP, ERSA (hardly used) and AUS PCA for exam purposes. Hope it's enough as I'm told that the others are rarely used, so going to take my chances. I have the AOSA exam in 2 weeks, so will let you know, though not going to bother buying all the charts and DAPs, etc.
how was the exam? Which material did you take into the exam that you actually used? About to sit my AOSA and AHUF in a few weeks. Kindly request assistance.
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Hi Vio,
Good day!
I saw your post about about the conversion, I'm going that way now and any help or tips on how you study for the exam will be really appreciated.
looking forward to hear from you,
Good day!
I saw your post about about the conversion, I'm going that way now and any help or tips on how you study for the exam will be really appreciated.
looking forward to hear from you,
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Has anyone done the AOSA exam this year? If so can you give an indication of how difficult you found it and how many weeks study you used before hand? And whether were successful on first attempt.
I have the AFT notes and 7 weeks to prepare for AOSA and AHUF. AOSA is booked for the second day after I land and AHUF 3 days later with the ability to rebook AOSA that same week should the first time not go well.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated as I have given myself 2 weeks for both exams and hopefully the flight test.
I have the AFT notes and 7 weeks to prepare for AOSA and AHUF. AOSA is booked for the second day after I land and AHUF 3 days later with the ability to rebook AOSA that same week should the first time not go well.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated as I have given myself 2 weeks for both exams and hopefully the flight test.
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AOSA Exam
Has anyone done the AOSA exam this year? If so can you give an indication of how difficult you found it and how many weeks study you used before hand? And whether were successful on first attempt.
I have the AFT notes and 7 weeks to prepare for AOSA and AHUF. AOSA is booked for the second day after I land and AHUF 3 days later with the ability to rebook AOSA that same week should the first time not go well.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated as I have given myself 2 weeks for both exams and hopefully the flight test.
I have the AFT notes and 7 weeks to prepare for AOSA and AHUF. AOSA is booked for the second day after I land and AHUF 3 days later with the ability to rebook AOSA that same week should the first time not go well.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated as I have given myself 2 weeks for both exams and hopefully the flight test.
Hi Noimagination84 and others seeking info on AOSA exam.
Just did my AOSA exam like a week back.
7 weeks study should be ok, as long as you are dedicating enough time for study the entire time. The name of the game is 'knowing where to look' and also 'RTFFQ' as the English can be a little bendy.
Go in with all the permitted material. Most say that they didnt need to use DAP and ERSA, however i had two questions where I needed the ERSA for reference (And I DIDN'T Have It!!!!!) Don't leave it to chance. Luckily i had the PCA and ERC to make a blind guess and it seems to have worked in my favour.
Had some 6-7
questions on MET. Mostly they were about interpreting TAF, GAF, METARs, RSWT, GPWT, SIGMETs etc, but i think there was one about hazards of Thunderstorms, if i remember correctly.Most of my page flipping was on CASR (61,91,121,135) and MOS (91,121,135) and a couple of questions which required the CAO manual. There were about 4-5 questions based on the 48.1 instrument. Know which appendix to refer to (psssst... the question will sometimes give you a hint).
Had a good amount of questions from the AIP as well. use those permitted page tags for references which you think are essential. Underlining is also ok. (please refer to CASA website again, in case these rules may have changed) ... see link below!
I used the AFT sample questions for my prep. Must have done like 4months of study alongside my working roster during OFF days and in between flights. Exam questions are quite akin to the AFT ones. Time yourself when doing the sample exams. I would say you should take 2.5 - 3mins per question. If you answer a few from memory (if you're lucky to get such questions), then you can avail more time for the trickier ones or for review at the end.
Pass mark is 80% with a 3hr duration.
If you are taking too long (more than 2mins to even find the ref) to answer a question.... leave it and return to it if time allows. Go with a basic calculator. It may seem trivial, but could prove useful even if its for one question. It might even be useful when reviewing to check how much you might score based on what you think you answered correctly
All this is from personal terrifying experience of preparing and sitting the dreaded AOSA.
Please use this advice with caution, and don't quote me Other than this, always refer to the official guidance given on the CASA website and by official training institutions.
All the best!!!
https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and...lane)exam-AOSA