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FAA TO JAA

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I am going to have all the requires to be an FAA pilot, and if i want to fly for a JAA airlines what should I do ?   I heard that i have to convert the IR to a JAA one, is that right? and if yes.. am I still able to fly FAA or no ? and please I need a person who can really advise me in many question I have   thank you  

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  1. LF Boreol on Oct 10, 2013

    You have to convert your license into an EU-OPS FCL. (Previously JAA).
    You do that through one of the national aviation authorities. For example the CAA in the UK, or the IAA in Ireland, etc. Look in their websites.
    You may have to do some written exams (ATPL). And some flying too.

    Your FAA license will be a separate license but any hours flown count towards both licenses.

    Good luck!

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  2. LF Boreol on Oct 10, 2013

    You have to convert your license into an EU-OPS FCL. (Previously JAA).
    You do that through one of the national aviation authorities. For example the CAA in the UK, or the IAA in Ireland, etc. Look in their websites.
    You may have to do some written exams (ATPL). And some flying too.

    Your FAA license will be a separate license but any hours flown count towards both licenses.

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  3. Michael on Nov 20, 2013

    It is a long and complicated process unless you hold some significant command time on multi crew operations.

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