Prerequisites for initial type rating? ME-IR?
Hello everyone,
i will be embarking on my first type rating course on the a320 for my airline. I would like to know if you need a valid/current ME-IR to enrol for a type rating programme? I had a short interaction with the head of training of the company and was informed that you are able to enrol for TR with an expired ME-IR? can anyone please clarify that i am able to go with an expired ME-IR? FYI i am under the UK CAA and as per my research, they stated in their website that for initial TR you need to 'hold a multi-engine IR(A)' but did not elaborate if you require an active/current ME-IR https://www.caa.co.uk/General-aviati...e-type-rating/ any advise or clarification is much appreciated, Kind regards, |
If the head of training says it's OK, that's the answer you want. Why are you looking to make things difficult?
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From the current version of the retained EU legislation:
Applicants for the issue of the first type rating for a multi-pilot aeroplane shall be student pilots currently undergoing training on an MPL training course or shall, before starting the type rating training course, comply with the following requirements: (1) have at least 70 hours of flight experience as PIC in aeroplanes; (2) hold or have held a multi-engine IR(A); (3) ..... |
UK derogation on FCL 625(D) is still in effect- (Reference: Standards Document 14, Version 7).
I emailed the UK CAA to seek confirmation, and they replied in the affirmative. ME-IR just needs to have been held at some point, and not necessarily current. |
Originally Posted by Sword_2
(Post 11261980)
UK derogation on FCL 625(D) is still in effect- (Reference: Standards Document 14, Version 7).
I emailed the UK CAA to seek confirmation, and they replied in the affirmative. ME-IR just needs to have been held at some point, and not necessarily current. |
Just to clarify on this then, you do not need a current MEIR to do your first type rating?
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Correct! Not required legally, though a recruiter/airline may request/require it.
It seems a bit more practical as really how much relevance does flying a light twin have to airline operations & procedures? |
Excellent thanks! Yes I agree with the latter.
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I’m thinking the Type Rating counts as a revalidation hence it may be expired?
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Originally Posted by B2N2
(Post 11267909)
I’m thinking the Type Rating counts as a revalidation hence it may be expired?
I am going to start TR this fall, and my ME/IR expires end September. It would be a waste of money and time to revalidate on a light twin, just to find out the TR course would be enough. |
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