FAA ATP to a Canadian ATP

[ETOPS-787]

Can someone tell me how much it takes (Time, money contact info) to transfer FAA ATP to a Canadian ATP?

Have 6000 TT with three type ratings.

Many thanks

 

[Snot Box]

You have to write two Canadian ATPL exams. One is call "SAMRA" which consists of Meteorology and Radio Aids. The second is call "SARON" which is Canadian Air Regs and Flight Operations.

You can go to Transport Canada's website (just do a search under Google) and there is a study guide telling you what you need to know for these exams.

There is NO checkride required. Plus, you must also obtain a Canadian Group 1 (multi-engine) instrument rating in order to hold a Canadian ATP(L). And lastly, a Canadian Class 1 Medical.

Unfortunately, our exams aren't like the FAA ones where you can buy books and memorize but there are seminars you can attend. Try aerocourse and you can get more information from there.

In terms of type ratings, they are also possible to be put on the Canadian license as well but will involve more paperwork which is another topic in itself.

Hope this helps!

SB

 

[blade230]

Snot Box is correct about 2 of the 3 exams required, but a third is required.

Asside from the SARON, and SAMRA, you will also have to write the INRAT. This is for the Group 1 instrument rating.

And you also have to take a checkride. It is a multi-IFR ride that consists of at least 1 ILS app. 1 NDB app. and a hold. This plus the INRAT will give you a Group 1 instrument rating. Depending on who your Transport Canada examiner is, it can be relatively painless, or the exact opposite. All checkrides in Canada are on the point system. You have to make a certain "score" on it to pass.

note. On NDB approaches in Canada, the requirements are plus 50 Ft., minus 0 Ft., on the altitude, and plus or minus 5 degrees, on the heading. The pass "bar" is a little higher in Canada, than in the US.

Good Luck

 

[ETOPS-787]

How long it takes to study/pass those exams?

Tell more about the 1st class medical. Vision req's. Any Doc. can do the medical? and how much it cost?

Thx very much for the info.

 

[Snot Box]

That would really depend on yourself. Most schools can get it done for you in 1 month if all is well. Some may take longer or shorter depending on your training schedules....

The medical are very similar to the FAA and depending on the doctors can range between $65 Canadian to $130 Canadian.

Each ATPL exam is $105 Canadian.

Yes I forgot about the INRAT which is the intrument rating exam. And again, Aerocourse also does the INRAT exam seminar as well. Spend some good time studying and you should not have any problems!

Good Luck.

Hey MK777, how about getting a FAA ATP? What's the process involve there? I just recently put a post up looking to do my FAA ATP ...perhaps you can shed some light on this?

 

[ETOPS-787]

FAA-ATP

As i can see, you do have the total time, so you should have no problem. Take your logbooks, passport, and your canadian Licence/current medical to the nearest FSDO and they will help you to fill out the paperwork.

I am not sure about the rest of the process, since everything has changed after 9/11.

If you need more info i'll be glad to make some phone calls.

Let me know.
Mike