FLYBE and FAA atp
 

HI
I am a metroliner captain in Florida. I have about 2700 TT , 1700 turbine 1000 turbine PIC. I read that Flybe consider applicants with FAA license (I also have a EU passport). Does anybody know if FLybe actually already hired FAA certificated pilots.


Some might say: just apply and see what happens". but I need to wait for my US passport and that will take about 5 months
Thanks

Can't be absolutely certain, but if you want to fly a G-registered aircraft, you will need a JAA licence.

There have been occasions in the past where airlines have "sponsored" foreign pilots with non-JAA (or in those days, UK) licences, and they have operated under a dispensation from the CAA, but I'm pretty sure that all came to an end when British Midland imported a bunch of Aussies and the CAA jumped on them. As I recall, the BM guys were given 9 months to get a JAA licence or they had to go. However, that was probably a "special case" and I doubt that they would do it again. Could be wrong, though, flybe may have done some sort of deal with the CAA.

If you want to fly on this side of the pond, try the Irish, they will happily take a FAA licence - as in a whole bunch of Mesaba pilots that Cityjet took on, all with FAA licences...

ok

thanks for the answer
It looks like one woul need a ba146 type rating for this to work with cityjet

Yes, you would. No shortcuts there!