Validate the license from JAA to FAA
Hi to everybody!
I have decided to validate my Commercial Pilot CPL(A) / IR-ME license under European legislation in USA. I have found some websites with information of the steps to follow. But I donŽt really know how is the process once IŽll arrive to the USA. I have to do theorical exams and practice exams, but can I do them in any flight school or there are especific schools? Should i go to a presential classes again? If there is anyone that has passed this process any help will be grateful, Thanks!! |
First off - welcome to the forum!
It should be mentioned that if you don't have the legal right to live and work in the US (e.g greencard; US-Passport) it's pretty much pointless to do the JAA (CPL) to FAA conversion. Basically there is no such thing like a license conversion/validation beyond the PPL level, no matter if it's FAA to JAA or vice versa! No matter what level of license you hold, the FAA will only issue a PPL license which is based and valid in conjunction with a current foreign license only. For further details see link below: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: For the issuance of a full independent FAA PPL check the following link: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: As you already said correctly, in order to get an FAA CPL/IR you would need to pass the respective theoretical and practical tests. FAA instrument rating requirements (Part 61.65) Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: FAA CPL requirements (Part 61.121) Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: Since you already hold the JAA CPL/IR you probably comply with (most) of the aeronautical experience required for the FAA CPL/IR and only little or no additional flight instruction would be needed to be ready for the check-ride. Under Part 61 (Part 141 doesn't apply to you, it's only relevant for ab-initio candidates) no classroom instruction is required to prepare for the knowledge/theoretical test. Preparation for the written test can be done all by yourself at home. There are several commercial vendors providing home study "courses"/material which are approved by the FAA (e.g. like ASA: FAA Test Preparation) you can find it on Amazon as well. It's also possible to take the FAA knowledge tests in Europe, you'd only need an endorsement form a FAA instructor (which can be obtained from me, just drop me a pm). For further information on FAA testing in Europe see the following link: http://www.pprune.org/professional-p...st-europe.html Regarding the "conversion" I'd recommend to get in touch with a flight school in the US and see what they say would be the best approach to get the "conversion" done (e.g. License Conversions: ICAO to FAA). |
@ SoCal App:
No need to offend people who are just trying to provide help! Nowhere in his post does he make the slightest comment about seeking work in the US. N reg do live outside the US.. If he wishes to fly N reg commercially within Europe then it makes complete sense that he needs to get his FAA tickets. |
One can surmise that as he is from Spain and wishes to get a FAA CPL - whilst making no mention of seeking work in the US, that he is simply looking to open up opportunities within Europe. |
I have decided to validate my Commercial Pilot CPL(A) / IR-ME license under European legislation in USA. Congratulations for asking clearly what you want! |
There are commercial jobs using N reg FAA license holders butit all may change with EASA.
In fact the OP might actually be in quite a strong position if they require dual licensing to operate/base a N reg in the EU. There is a heap of stuff on this subject in various parts of the forums. |
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