FAA to JAR Conversion

I have first hand experience from FAA-JAA conversions. You will need to complete an ATPL-theory course (It is not enough to just take the exams, you need to complete a full course with an approved provider). This course can be taken either in classes with a teacher, as distance learning or a combination “semi-distance”. I know for a fact that BFSAA gives the course in english and in any case all assignments and tests are in english.

Be aware that if you intend to do the ATPL-theory and the practical flying in two different JAA-countries you need a written approval from the country where you take the theory that allows you to have the license issued in another country. To be on the safe side check with the country you intend to fly in also that they approve to insert the ATPL-theory credit in your license prior to taking the skill test.

Swedish and UK CAA will issue such approvals within a week of your request and it’s hazzle free, I don’t know how other countries are.

MCC is not inserted in your license (it’s just a diploma), and you can complete that before even having a JAA license (as long as you have FAA ME-IR, unless the specific provider requires a JAA license). On the diploma the license number is printed, so you might have to explain to a potential employer why it’s a FAA license number rather than JAA on your MCC diploma.

If you have any other questions about my conversion, or the practical flying part, give me your e-mail.

good luck!