Obtaining the JAR ATPL in Australia
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Obtaining the JAR ATPL in Australia
Hey Guys,
Has anyone obtained a JAR ATPL within Australia? If so, how - and where?
I have the right to work in Jersey and UK (and EU rights) - and I want to be able to go over and work there in case Virgin or Qantas don’t want me.
The way I am thinking on doing it is:
Obtain the Australian CPL (and CIR)
Obtain the JAR ATPL
Convert the JAR ATPL to Australian ATPL (apply to Qantas and Virgin) - Then if they don’t want me - Go and try for a UK / EU airline.
Are there any problems with getting the CPL in Australia (will the UK / EU countries require that the CPL be obtained within the same country?)
Any comments / suggestions welcome!
Has anyone obtained a JAR ATPL within Australia? If so, how - and where?
I have the right to work in Jersey and UK (and EU rights) - and I want to be able to go over and work there in case Virgin or Qantas don’t want me.
The way I am thinking on doing it is:
Obtain the Australian CPL (and CIR)
Obtain the JAR ATPL
Convert the JAR ATPL to Australian ATPL (apply to Qantas and Virgin) - Then if they don’t want me - Go and try for a UK / EU airline.
Are there any problems with getting the CPL in Australia (will the UK / EU countries require that the CPL be obtained within the same country?)
Any comments / suggestions welcome!
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zendj you need to have a chat to the expert on this topic and that is redsnail by a country mile. Do a search - you will see my name come up asking similar questions to yours.
The way I see it - and I might be wrong. Is if I had my time over I would do the whole lot in Europe and then convert to the Australian licences as the opposite is much more expensive.
I did it the wrong way around and now barely even consider converting to the uk stuff as its just too expensive.
Best of luck
The way I see it - and I might be wrong. Is if I had my time over I would do the whole lot in Europe and then convert to the Australian licences as the opposite is much more expensive.
I did it the wrong way around and now barely even consider converting to the uk stuff as its just too expensive.
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I agree with Mr Hat re: Redsnail being the best person to answer that question!
I also think if you do a search, you'd find quite a bit of info on PPRuNe already.
I also think if you do a search, you'd find quite a bit of info on PPRuNe already.
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At this stage you cannot get a JAR ATPL whilst staying in Australia. However, there's some developments happening with the FAA and JAA regarding converting ATPLs. Whether or not it'll come in I don't know. JAA is due to be phased out and replaced with another set of initials. How it will affect things is any one's guess.
See this thread
Note, pay attention to what "Billie Bob" says. That person talks sense and seems to know how the CAA operates.
Converting an Australian CPL/IR to a JAR one is an exercise in pain and frustration. Not to mention bloody expensive. (at the moment).
It has been rumoured that Virgin Blue et al don't like converted Australian ATPL's. They do like all the exams done unless you have used the foreign licence in anger. (eg had a job).
While you can happily convert an Australian PPL with no real hassles, any thing from CPL and higher is a challenge.
For a laugh and to see exactly what you can and can't do, read LASORS , esp Section G. While you're on that page, have a squizz of the fun JAR ATPL theory stuff that'll really make you wince. The UK CAA makes CASA look like the very model of forward thinking.
There is movement at last in the UK/Europe. However, T&C's are being driven down by the likes of Ryanair and M. O'Leary. (rent your uniform, pay for your accom, pay for your accom whilst at the sim, pay for your food and water while at work, no pay when you're on standby.... and if you behave you might get your contract renewed or offered a full time position)
The jet guys want jet time.. the turboprop guys don't want you to have too much experience. Most 737 operators that are hiring are now charging ~ £23,000 for a rating to join their company.
I could have gone to uni and had a great ol' time several times over with the money it has cost me to convert my Aust ATPL to a JAR one.
See this thread
Note, pay attention to what "Billie Bob" says. That person talks sense and seems to know how the CAA operates.
Converting an Australian CPL/IR to a JAR one is an exercise in pain and frustration. Not to mention bloody expensive. (at the moment).
It has been rumoured that Virgin Blue et al don't like converted Australian ATPL's. They do like all the exams done unless you have used the foreign licence in anger. (eg had a job).
While you can happily convert an Australian PPL with no real hassles, any thing from CPL and higher is a challenge.
For a laugh and to see exactly what you can and can't do, read LASORS , esp Section G. While you're on that page, have a squizz of the fun JAR ATPL theory stuff that'll really make you wince. The UK CAA makes CASA look like the very model of forward thinking.
There is movement at last in the UK/Europe. However, T&C's are being driven down by the likes of Ryanair and M. O'Leary. (rent your uniform, pay for your accom, pay for your accom whilst at the sim, pay for your food and water while at work, no pay when you're on standby.... and if you behave you might get your contract renewed or offered a full time position)
The jet guys want jet time.. the turboprop guys don't want you to have too much experience. Most 737 operators that are hiring are now charging ~ £23,000 for a rating to join their company.
I could have gone to uni and had a great ol' time several times over with the money it has cost me to convert my Aust ATPL to a JAR one.
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Redsnail,
Is this true? Could you PM with your sources? I realise this is a Rumour Network 
Sheep
Please note that Virgin Blue et al don't like converted Australian ATPL's. They do like all the exams done unless you have used the foreign licence in anger. (eg had a job).
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Exams for DJ et al...
Sheep,
Met a few blokes at AFT in maroochydore who had FAA ATPL's, which they had converted to Oz, and a bucketload of turboprop hours. They were completing the OZ ATPL's purely to meet this new requirement of DJ's. I think the DJ website now reflects this.
interestingly - one of the boys failed an exam (flight planning funnily enough...) and the nice men at CASA stripped him of his Oz ATPL, and were considering doing the same to his CPL !...I think it came out in the wash though...
Cheers,
JB
Met a few blokes at AFT in maroochydore who had FAA ATPL's, which they had converted to Oz, and a bucketload of turboprop hours. They were completing the OZ ATPL's purely to meet this new requirement of DJ's. I think the DJ website now reflects this.
interestingly - one of the boys failed an exam (flight planning funnily enough...) and the nice men at CASA stripped him of his Oz ATPL, and were considering doing the same to his CPL !...I think it came out in the wash though...
Cheers,
JB
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Biggles Im booked in to do the same thing. No intention of failing it though, even though Ive been working on my foreign licences nearly as along as my Oz one.
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Interesting reading..
Methinks there will be a mass exodus to Euroland should the draft be implemented.
A quick trip to the US for an ATP would then get a typical Aus ATPL GA driver a JAA CPL, subject to the FAA-JAA conversion exam,medical and flight test . No 14 exams no abbrievatied IR =substantial cost saving.
Fingers crossed!!
Methinks there will be a mass exodus to Euroland should the draft be implemented.
A quick trip to the US for an ATP would then get a typical Aus ATPL GA driver a JAA CPL, subject to the FAA-JAA conversion exam,medical and flight test . No 14 exams no abbrievatied IR =substantial cost saving.
Fingers crossed!!
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Hey Hedge,
Not sure that you can just convert from FAA to JAA without having to do the 14 exams unless you have a great deal of experience (i.e; 3000 hours heavy jet).
ZenDJ, it's a hard road, but if you have a residents permit for Jersey or Guernsey , flybe and Aurigny Air Servces would probably be quite interested in you. Both have turbo props and are reasonable operators by reputation. It would be worth contacting them both before you make you decision.
Good luck,
Chips
Not sure that you can just convert from FAA to JAA without having to do the 14 exams unless you have a great deal of experience (i.e; 3000 hours heavy jet).
ZenDJ, it's a hard road, but if you have a residents permit for Jersey or Guernsey , flybe and Aurigny Air Servces would probably be quite interested in you. Both have turbo props and are reasonable operators by reputation. It would be worth contacting them both before you make you decision.
Good luck,
Chips
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Hedgy,
No I don't think it will work like that. THe proposal is for you to have +1500 hours on FAR/JAR 25 aircraft. The cheapest/simplest* one of those is a Shed.
Chippie Chappy,
That is the current requirement. There are moves to change that if the proposal goes ahead. (FAA to JAA)
It will only help those with significant time in Sheds and bigger. The average bloke flogging his/her guts out in the bush won't get any assistance here.
*Orright orright orright.
The Shorts 330/360 is one of the cheapest JAR 25 aircraft around.
Some of the Citations, eg the Bravo are JAR 25 MPA as well.
No I don't think it will work like that. THe proposal is for you to have +1500 hours on FAR/JAR 25 aircraft. The cheapest/simplest* one of those is a Shed.
Chippie Chappy,
That is the current requirement. There are moves to change that if the proposal goes ahead. (FAA to JAA)
It will only help those with significant time in Sheds and bigger. The average bloke flogging his/her guts out in the bush won't get any assistance here.
*Orright orright orright.
The Shorts 330/360 is one of the cheapest JAR 25 aircraft around.
Some of the Citations, eg the Bravo are JAR 25 MPA as well.
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Re the draft proposal, it states that to go from FAA - JAA CPL, requires an FAA ATP(or CPL) and 500hrs Post CPL exp in Class or types listed in App. 1 to JAR-FCL 1.215 or App. 1 to JAR FCL 1.220.
1500 Multi Crew for the JAA ATPL, fair enough.
Can someone shed light on the aircraft types as per the above references? Cannot find them on the net.
1500 Multi Crew for the JAA ATPL, fair enough.
Can someone shed light on the aircraft types as per the above references? Cannot find them on the net.
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Ok Hedge,
Here's the document you need to peruse. JAR-FCL 1
The "gotcha" with the new proposal if you hold a FAA CPL is that while you'll only have to do 4 composite papers, when you go to do your very first MPA (multi pilot aeroplane) type rating (ref. JAR 1.250) you have to comply with JAR 1.285. (See page 84 of above). Skip down to page 123, JAR 1.285. The dreaded 14 JAR ATPL exams.
If you want to see what aircraft is a MPA according to JAR. It is in that document as well.
I would suggest if you're interested in the JAR torture that you be familiar with LASORS from the CAA and JAR-FCL 1 from the JAA.
From what the proposal says, you'll need at least 1500 hours in MPA aircraft any way to convert a FAA ATPL .(eg Dash 8, 737, not Beech 1900)
No mention of CASA conversions.
Here's the document you need to peruse. JAR-FCL 1
The "gotcha" with the new proposal if you hold a FAA CPL is that while you'll only have to do 4 composite papers, when you go to do your very first MPA (multi pilot aeroplane) type rating (ref. JAR 1.250) you have to comply with JAR 1.285. (See page 84 of above). Skip down to page 123, JAR 1.285. The dreaded 14 JAR ATPL exams.
If you want to see what aircraft is a MPA according to JAR. It is in that document as well.
I would suggest if you're interested in the JAR torture that you be familiar with LASORS from the CAA and JAR-FCL 1 from the JAA.
From what the proposal says, you'll need at least 1500 hours in MPA aircraft any way to convert a FAA ATPL .(eg Dash 8, 737, not Beech 1900)
No mention of CASA conversions.
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I've just finished my 14 exams and have a a few flts in a Duchess to go and I will have the conversion in the bag.
Started in October last year and will have it all done by 1st wk Aug.
Well worth it so far and I shall be getting paid in Sterling and before anyone hops in with the standard crap about the weather, it's been great.
REDDO, cheers for all your help....
Started in October last year and will have it all done by 1st wk Aug.
Well worth it so far and I shall be getting paid in Sterling and before anyone hops in with the standard crap about the weather, it's been great.
REDDO, cheers for all your help....
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Nurries,
Well done.
Make sure you're familiar with ppjn.
BA Citiexpress and bmi regional both looking for pilots.
Well done.
Make sure you're familiar with ppjn.
BA Citiexpress and bmi regional both looking for pilots.
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Hey guys,
Was wondering if you could tell me how bad the JAR exams really are? I've heard they are much tougher than the Oz ATPL's. I've nearly finished all the Oz ATPL's and didn't find them too bad. I have an EU passport and have been thinking about converting.
Thanks in advance.
Was wondering if you could tell me how bad the JAR exams really are? I've heard they are much tougher than the Oz ATPL's. I've nearly finished all the Oz ATPL's and didn't find them too bad. I have an EU passport and have been thinking about converting.
Thanks in advance.
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I did the Australian ATPL back in 1995. Flight planning was and still is one of the toughest papers I know. (but that could be just me...) It is a lot harder than the JAR equivalent.
There's 14 exams to knock over in JAR and only a certain amount of attempts can be made before all the passes are null and void and you have to start again.
JAR theory is "hard" not because of the depth of knowledge required but the breadth of material that you just have to memorise. Not all of it is strictly correct either.
There is a fair bit of it that is really a WOFTAM. Why have they put in single engine piston M&B questions, piston engines in Airframe and Systems and the like. VFR and IFR comms are a joke.
There's 14 exams to knock over in JAR and only a certain amount of attempts can be made before all the passes are null and void and you have to start again.
JAR theory is "hard" not because of the depth of knowledge required but the breadth of material that you just have to memorise. Not all of it is strictly correct either.
There is a fair bit of it that is really a WOFTAM. Why have they put in single engine piston M&B questions, piston engines in Airframe and Systems and the like. VFR and IFR comms are a joke.
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Why is the JAR ATPL process so (reportedly) expensive? Is it the cost of taking the exams, or what? I'd love to have a crack at it, but it sounds like it is a bit beyond my means. I guess if it was affordable, lots of pilots would be doing it.
Why is the JAR ATPL process so (reportedly) expensive? Is it the cost of taking the exams, or what? I'd love to have a crack at it, but it sounds like it is a bit beyond my means. I guess if it was affordable, lots of pilots would be doing it.
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Flying light piston aircraft has always been viewed by this country's government as an exclusive pastime of rich upper class playboys, and as such they tax the living bejeezus out of it.
The difference between the UK government and others, is that unlike Oz where some people still rely on light aircraft as a basic day-to-day life saver, this government sees no need or requirement for a commercially viable GA sector of the industry. Any feeble attempts by the flying schools or students to get the government to reduce their crippling tax burden on private flying are either laughed out of court or shouted down by the environmental lobby.
The difference between the UK government and others, is that unlike Oz where some people still rely on light aircraft as a basic day-to-day life saver, this government sees no need or requirement for a commercially viable GA sector of the industry. Any feeble attempts by the flying schools or students to get the government to reduce their crippling tax burden on private flying are either laughed out of court or shouted down by the environmental lobby.