The caa can't seem to make their mind up as to what ratings or exams are valid for the issuance of uk ratings.
You can have an easa ir which was gained under the easa atpl exam subjects and it counts.
Yet you can't use those same exams to get a uk caa cpl or fatpl issued.
This is based on having a UK and EASA CPL but no IR on the UK license
Just sending feelers out to see if anyone has experience or knowledge on the process to convert an easa cpl and meir to an faa one?
I would assume there's the usual create an online account. Submit medical and documents etc. However I'm more wondering on the exams, work and flight review phases.
The reason for asking is because I'm British however I have an easa cpl due to Britain's exit from the eu and the subsequent refusal of the United Kingdoms aviation authority to verify easa licenses for commercial purposes has left me in a tricky position where most jobs require me to move though without a European union passport this sadly severely limits opportunities.
My other option is to resit all 13 exams again of which would be the atpl ones, taking up to a year and a half. Having done surface level research it seems like the US commercial theory consists of only a single theoretical knowledge exam? As well as perhaps two more for multi engine and instrument if wanting those ratings too.
Can anyone advise as to steps, time length, cost and if you know anyone that has successfully moved over as visas could prove difficult. I understand the licensing works different as in europe a cpl pilot with atpl exams can fly for the airlines where as this may be different in the US as there doesn't seem to be such thing as a 'frozen' atpl.
Mostly curious as I've always had an interest in agriculture aviation and if possible, would like to work towards doing it. Though again knowledge on that subject matter would be welcome as I'd imagine there would need to be checks due to the use of chemicals on food supply by a foreign worker.
Many thanks.