Training and working in Australia
 

Hey all,
I was thinking of moving to Australia before starting my ME CPL IR. I will already have my EASA/JAA ATPL exams done by then though and i was wondering if i will have to do Australian ATPL exams before starting the flight training.
Cheers,
S

You will have to do 7 exams (maybe 8 cant remember). That is for CPL and then another 7 if you want an ATPL.

CASA do not recognise theory. If you held a EASA CPL licence then you would only need to do the Air law exam.

I have done the CASA exams and just finished the EASA ATPLs. Australian CPL exams are easier.

You can do training in Australia no problem.

Since you are coming from Europe? im guessing, you will have no chance of finding work unless you have residency or a work permit.

Are you an Australian Citizen?
If not, how do you intend to gain a work Visa?
Working without the appropriate Visa is a great way to get deported!

W1

Thanks
 

I have family over there so i will live with them and get a visa to work. i will work for art & design company while doing my flight training. Do you think that will work? :P
S

Don't plan on working until you have the work visa. Just having family to stay with doesn't necessarily mean you're eligible for a work visa.

As for exams, Australia, like pretty much every country, only recognises licences that have been issued, and doesn't credit exams that were completed in preparation for a foreign licence. In fact, Oz does a better job (from a licence conversion candidate's perspective) than Europe or the USA: A single law exam to ensure you understand the rules, a flight review (or possibly a flight test. Can't remember) and some paperwork + money. Even type ratings are a 'rubber stamp' carry over. Compare that to converting to JAA/EASA or FAA.

Thanks for the replies all!!! :-)