Foreign type rating.

[MED]

I have a 744 type rating from a country that is not a member of ICAO. Is it possible to transfer this type rating to my FAA ATP certificate? If so, how,where and how much?

 

[Hugh Johnson]

Take an approved course of instruction from FAA certified instructors then pass a 61.58 check given by an FAA certified check airman or designated examiner.

 

[typhoonpilot]

Wrong. 61.58 checks are recurrent rides if you already have a type rating. To convert your ( Taiwanese, is it ? ) 747 type rating you would probably have to do a FAR Part 142 short course at an approved center and then take an FAA type ride. Approximate cost $15,000. Check out Alteon in Seattle or NATCO in Eagan for pricing info.

Typhoonpilot

 

[Hugh Johnson]

I stand corrected.

 

[MED]

Geess that's a lot of money and yes it is Taiwanese. Thanks

 

[typhoonpilot]

I just threw that number out there as a guide. You might be able to get it cheaper. Check around and see. The cheapest short course I could find on the 777 was Alteon in Seattle for $15,000. It all depends on what kind of approved courses the training centers have. If there is an approved training center with a really short 747-400 course for guys with foreign licenses than you may find something within your budget. The kicker always is that you need to also come up with a sim partner or you'll get charged for that as well.

TP

 

[MED]

Thanks TP

 

[80/20]

A small 142 center who has approval to do a short type rating course. (A few days of groundschool/oral prep and one or two FSS session + FAA Checkride) is the easiest way to get your FAA type if you have experience on type.
Large centers such as Alteon don't have this and can only offer a Shortened Transition Course lasting about 15 days.

 

[typhoonpilot]

A small 142 center who has approval to do a short type rating course. (A few days of groundschool/oral prep and one or two FSS session + FAA Checkride) is the easiest way to get your FAA type if you have experience on type.
Large centers such as Alteon don't have this and can only offer a Shortened Transition Course lasting about 15 days.

Do you know any by name for 747-400 or 777 ?


TP