I assume the question is rhetorical. But as there are no provisions that outline the process within the EASA regs, it is not allowed. Therefore such a procedure would necessitate an addition/amendment/supplement to EASA FCL which regulate such a conversion or license exchange based on a previous license.

if enough license holders petition the UK government, as previously suggested, then perhaps the UK can start to negotiate such an amendment or dispensation with the EU (EASA)?

Yes perhaps that is the most pragmatic and sensible approach.

UKCAA ATPL to EASA ATPL
 

Hi All.

Does anyone know the best country nowadays to "tranfer" / "convert" a UKCAA ATPL to an EASA ATPL?

I was told Malta was a good option but was made more difficult recently, any suggestions?

thanks

Happy to be corrected but as far as I'm aware, it doesn't matter which country you do it in. You still currently have to do the 14exams, medical & sim check

cyprus ,perfect english, they answer the phones and are very helpful

I found their email responses slow and the website looks like it was developed in Lotus Notes from 1996. Needs a refresh, a bit like the country.

SpamCanDriver

Amazing how many people still think this! If you passed your EASA ATPL exams whilst the UK was a member state then they are still valid. This is very well documented. If you passed your UK-only ATPL exams then yes, you're out of luck.

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rudestuff

Like I said happy to be corrected, thanks for doing so.

Good news for me if I ever need to convert back to EASA then

Only if you apply for a new EASA licence within 7 years from the last expiry of an EASA IR. Otherwise you do have to do the exams again.

Depending on interpretation all UK CAA IRs ceased to be valid the day we left EASA, or 1 year later. Either way that still leaves until 2027/28 for ATPL validity. Anyone still moaning at that point needs a good shake.

For some unknown reason EASA member states are recognising ATPL exam validity for a a CPL / IR to be only 36 months from the last exam and not 7 years as it should be if you’ve already held an EASA IR. Its absolutely bonkers stuff.

I have found myself in this situation regarding the above validity for a conversion of a (F)ATPL. Understood they were to be accepted as passed regardless of validity and it transpires they need to have been passed in the last 36 months. Job offer on the table which requires an EASA licence so I have no choice than to sit the 14 EASA exams again, pass the same EASA IR exam and the same EASA CPL exam again.

Is what it is...