I Have More than 1500 hours on Multi Pilot Aircraft:

Your Requirements in Brief

  • Pass 14 Written Exams
  • Obtain a First Class Medical
  • Pass Training as Required in a Simulator

Details of the Conversion Process
The process for higher time pilots is much simpler than those without the valuable “Multi Pilot Time”. The process has been reduced to acknowledge the experience to those pilots.

From the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority:

ATPL(A) holders who have a minimum of 1500 hours flying experience as PIC or Co-pilot on multi-pilot aeroplanes (or single-pilot aeroplanes operated by 2-pilots faa to jaa simulatoraccording to operational requirements) and hold a valid multi-pilot type rating for the aeroplane to be used for the ATPL(A) skill test and have at least 500 hours experience as pilot on that type, will be exempted from the requirements to complete an approved TRTO course . These pilots are also exempt time spent in class for the ATPL theoretical knowledge tests.

 So what does that mean? Well, first of all you will not be required to fly piston aircraft to obtain the license. Most at this stage have spent some time away from small aircraft and dread the thought of having to familirize themselves with a new type. In this case you will have to complete training as required in the aircraft simulator on which you have more than 500 hours. ‘Training as required’ is obviously a broad statement, but if you are current, it shouldn’t pose a problem. It is really like a PC check but to JAA standards. Although Gulf Coast Training Solutions is not actively involved in this part of the process at this time, we do have contacts to guide you to, so that your conversion is a seamless process.faa to jaa conversion

What Gulf Coast Training Solutions does for you:

You will still need to pass the 14 written exams, and this however can still be the daunting process. So that is what Gulf Coast Training Solutions does for you. Approved by the UK CAA for the conduct of the JAA ATPL Course, we only specialize in the 14 written examinations so that you have the most up to date information and material. This means you can get through the written exams in as little as 3 to 6 months depending on how many hours per week you can dedicate to the course. The material is available in paper notes, or in CD-Rom format, both coupled with an online classroom so that when you travel and get to your overnight location or crew room, you can simply log on and continue studying. With 10,000 questions at your disposal, when you head to the exam room you will be ready for the first time pass. Unlike any other course available in the USA, it can be purchased in two halves (termed Phases) to reduce your outgoing costs.

Each ‘Phase’ contains the following:

  • Seven Full Color Course Manuals
  • Access to the Online Classroom with Questions, Presentations, and Forums
  • Support by JAA approved instructors
  • 1 week Pre-Exam consolidation course (Not a requirement at this level, but a valuable resource at no extra charge)
  • Exam application processing

Have a look at the screen shots on the “Courses” page to see the online classroom.

Once completed you will be the holder of a JAA ATPL with a JAA type rating for the aircraft that you have more than 500 hrs on. Its that simple!