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Licence Verification for FAA: does the foreign licence have to be valid?
Hello,
I hold a UK JAR CPL IR... My IR ME is not valid anymore (expired just under a year ago). I would need to apply for the FAA licence verification to take a FAA ATP checkride (as I meet the requirements per Part 61 etc). So here is my question: does the uk licence have to be valid? I am not seeking a FAA PPL based on my JAR licence, I need to get that letter to take my checkride for ATP AMEL. Thanks |
Your PPL doesn't need to be current, but your CPL will have to be. Otherwise the CAA are simply going to tell the FAA you use to have a licence!
Don't get confused with licence and ratings validity. Perhaps reply giving exact dates that your CPL, MEP, SEP, and IR expire and I can answer better. |
You don't need an FAA licence to take an FAA ATP, so don't even need the verification.
61.153 Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: (1) Holds a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating issued under this part; (2) Meet the military experience requirements under §61.73 of this part to qualify for a commercial pilot certificate, and an instrument rating if the person is a rated military pilot or former rated military pilot of an Armed Force of the United States; or (3) Holds either a foreign airline transport pilot license with instrument privileges, or a foreign commercial pilot license with an instrument rating, that— |
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