ATP conversions

[q100]

The US Industry has me so disgusted that overseas flying has become worth considering, especially since I also hold an EU passport. Does anybody know places in the US that will assist in converting an FAA ATP to a JAA (Europe), CAA (Britain) or even a Canadian license? If so, names, phone #s, web addresses would be appreciated, as would a quick gouge on how long and how uch the process requires.

Thanks.

T.

 

[Kaman]

Hello,
I'd suggst going to ATPs. While I was there I saw quite a few foreigners coming in to do exactly what you are trying to do. One of the guys was a SAS MD-80 pilot and another was a Swiss corporate guy. Both had European ATPLs and were obtaining their US equivilant. I'd suggest looking over Part 61 for the requirements of obtaining a US ATP based on an overseas license, but I think it's pretty straightfoward.
Here is ATP's website: http://www.allatps.com/

Regards,

ex-Navy rotorhead

 

[bobbysamd]

ATPL

Try running a web search on "JAA ATPL" and you'll get back several hits.

Good luck with your efforts.

 

[cdog]

Converting an FAA ATP to a Canadian ATP is an easy process if you have a job in Canada. Canadian hiring is twice as bad as the U.S. situation. Converting to a JAR ATPL can be very difficult, long and costly. There are distance learning programs, but up to now, you need to write the tests in the JAR member country that you are getting your certificate through. Naples Air Ctr. has a program.
A few years ago it was fairly easy, European operators needed qualified crews for third world operations, the jobs were to dirty for alot of European pilots (the ones there were good guys) so they hired ex-pats. We got JAR/ATPL's through the sponsoring companys. We had to write the air laws and do check rides but not the other 11 or 12 other redundant written tests. Once again, the hiring situation in Europe is three times as bad as in the U.S.
Good luck