CPL in different country to exams
 

Hi

Could somebody please explain to me whether, under EASA I can do my CPL course in a different country to the exams?

I have my ATPL exams done and would like to do my CPL in Poland. Is this possible? Would I get a polish licence or is it all just EASA now?

First read:

http://www.pprune.org/professional-p...-question.html

Then read:
http://www.pprune.org/professional-p...other-one.html

Thank you.

I was looking for up to date info relating to EASA and the CPL rather than the IR. Most posts seem to go on about the IR which is a rating and could always be done in any JAR state. I know it used to be more complicated for the CPL and was specifically looking for info on how this has changed under EASA.

From reading the link above some people seem to suggest that you can now do the ATPL exams in the UK and then the CPL practical in any EASA state without the need for any agreements or paperwork gymnastics between the two authorities involved.

Is this true?

EASA
 

It is. Under EASA you can sit the theory ATPL exams here in the UK and then do your complete CPL in another EASA state and have the licence issued by the UK CAA. Prior to doing so, I'd get written confirmation from the UK CAA by email just to cover yourself.

The examiner also needs to call the UK CAA and get a briefing.

Thanks guys.

This is good news for students, perhaps not so good for UK FTO's though.

You need to check if the FTO in Poland uses a UK CAA briefed examiner. If so then you are good to go for all your training, ratings and the actual CPL license. I am not sure if all Polish FTO's are accepted by the UK CAA, I know that the one where I did my training they is but be carefull assuming all FTO's are.

The UK CAA has no power to 'accept' or 'reject' an examiner who holds a valid examiner certificate from another EU state and has completed the on-line briefing. All such an examiner needs to do is to follow the published procedure to be 'designated' for the skill test.

There are an increasing number of ATOs now looking to move their principal place of business across the Channel in search of a cheaper and more efficient approvals system whilst retaining their existing facilities as 'alternative bases'. Would the last one to leave the UK please turn off the lights!

I think it was inevitable with the cost of flight training in the UK.