Obtaining an FAA Professional Licence

[autoranger]

US Helo Schools

Try Bristow Academy - they have schools in California, Louisiana and the main campus in Florida!

[misterbonkers]

FAA School for CPL(H) Conversion & IR

Hi there,

Looking for an FAA school that can allow me to convert from JAR CPL(H) to FAA CPL(H) and also do an IR.

Preferably flying either R22/R44/B47/UH12.

NOT 269/300

Recommendations appreciated!

Thanks,

MB

[timprice]

FAA training in UK

Hi, if you want to do FAA licence ie CPL and IR feel free to contact me on 07951937144, i generally fly out of Shoreham or Goodwood on the south coast ( just in case distance is a problem)
or e-mail me on tim.price(AT)talk21.com if you have any long winded questions
Regards
Tim Price
CFII

[Alexanderthegreat]

FAA School

Kingsfield Helicopters {Perth, Scotland} can do your FAA CPL/IR. Russell Hogan is the man to speak to. Alex.

[misterbonkers]

Thanks chaps,

Should have made it a bit clearer - looking to ideally go do it somewhere in the states.

Thanks,

MB

[norunway]

JAA CPL to FAA CPL

I couldn't recommend Cloud9 Helicopters of Palm Beach highly enough I went to them to convert my licence and found them to be very professional they have R22/R44/S300 and a few other types available to them very resonable pricing,they also have there own accomadation available and the flight school next door can do your written exam.

[jemax]

Converting JAA ATPL to FAA ATP

I have searched and looked through FARAIM.

I have a stand alone FAA CPL/IR, i.e not issued off the back of my JAA license. I also have a IR Multi, heavy type JAA ATPL.

I know if I want to take my FAA license from CPL to ATP I need to do the exams and a flight test.

My question is once I have done the exams can I use my JAA ATPL to get the FAA ATP issued without having to do the flight test?

If I do need to do the flight test is it just Adam House in the UK that can do it or can it be done by a CFII. Can this test be done in a sim, if not does anyone know if an R22 IR trainer machine in the UK.

Thanks

[HillerBee]

You have to take the checkride, and it needs to be an instrument trainer. You also need at least 3 hours of training by a CFII, who has to endosre you for the checkride. Then the checkride has to be with a DPE (or a FAA inpector)

[helilineguy]

MD500

I'm looking to do my comm. ride in the MD500. Are there any flight schools out there that have one for rent to do it in?

[vaqueroaero]

All American Helicopters in Denton, Texas has a 500 C if that would work.
Call: 940 389 7133

[Darren999]

500

I can put you in touch with school in PA (USA) with a 500. PM me for details if your still interested

Darren

[helilineguy]

Do you know if it's a C, D, or E model ? I'm looking for a D or E if it's out there.

[BH06L3]

Foreign Licence to FAA ATP, Requirements to train in the US

I'm looking for some clarification on training in the US. All the paper work is a little confusing. My plan is to get a PPL with instrument rating based on a foreign licence. Then rent a helicopter to build some night and IFR time to meet the requirements for the FAA ATP. Then do the FAA ATP licence.

So this is how I understand it so far. Anyone please correct me if I 'm wrong.

So first I believe I DO NOT need to apply for SEVIS,TSA approval or a student visa to get the PPL based on a foreign licence. I would only need to write the foreign instrument exam (IFP) and do a VFR flight review to be legal to rent and fly under FAA?

Now for the ATP:

I do hold a foreign commercial and instrument issued by a ICAO State which I believe can be the licence requirement to apply for the FAA ATP licence.

I will need to apply only once ($130) Category 1 with the TSA for the FAA ATP license?

Get my I-20 and Register with SEVIS ($200)?

Then get a M-3 visa on arrival at the boarder being a Canadian citizen?

Also does anyone know how long the TSA and SEVIS process takes on average start to finish?

[hueyracer]

Do you have the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS?

If there is .1 missing-you will not get it….

Check this first...

[BH06L3]

Hopefully with the PPL instrument I will rent a heli and fly about 50 hours night to make sure I meet the ATP requirements.

[rotorwhip]

Hello folks.
Could someone help me with job prospects in the US/ Canada . HAve about 6000 hours on SE and ME turbine helicopters. ALTP(H) India and IR, so will need an FAA conversion. Currently offshore. Not sure at all of how to go about. Turned 50 and so not looking to slog but more of something like 30-40 hours a month max with some leisure time with the family. Suggestions and guidance friends.
Thanks so much.

[hueyracer]

Most important thing first:

Do you have a work permit for the US or Canada?

If not-forget it. Too many pilots available in order for companies "sponsoring" anyone nowadays..

[rotorwhip]

Oh really. Thanks. Probably should for a sponsor? Have another year in my present contract. Any other suggestions ? Thanks

[rudestuff]

Originally Posted by moosp

This years FAR/AIM for starters. It comes on a CD rom for easy mailing.

Comes on a what?? for easy what??

[SASless]

A good place to start asking questions about requirements etc is the US FAA itself.

My suggestion would be the North Texas and South Florida FSDO's as they cover areas with a lot of helicopter training schools.

They cannot refer you to any one school but they can speak with authority re requirements and such.

https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/fsdo