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How do I transfer my EASA license to FAA?

Here you have our “How to convert your EASA PPL(A) to an FAA PPL(A)” step-by-step guide:

1. Step 1 – Create an IACRA account for the role of “Applicant”
2. Step 2 – Send in your license to the FAA for validation.
3. Step 3 – Make travel and flight school arrangements.
4. Step 4 – Meet with an FAA inspector.

How do I convert to FAA ATPL?

The five main things you need to do to convert your Canadian ATPL to an FAA ATP certificate are:

1. Make sure your Canadian license/medical are current;
2. Get an FAA medical;
3. Get your foreign license validated;
4. Take the ATP CTP course (potentially including a time-consuming TSA clearance);
5. Take the ACM knowledge test; and.

Is FAA ICAO?

The FAA is to the USA as ICAO is to the entire world, with a few exceptions. Both are concerned with safety and procedures, but the FAA is also tasked with the promotion of aviation interests, such as the development of new technologies and operations.

What is ICAO ATPL?

The Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), or in the United States of America, an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP) is the highest level of aircraft pilot rating or license.

What is a plunge conversion?

Plunge converts the whole organization to the complete new system at one time. Which conversion strategy is best depends on the specific application and environment. Parallel conversion poses the least risk, but is also very expensive. Plunge may be the cheapest, but entails the greatest risk.

How do I convert my foreign pilot license to a US license?

1. Foreign pilot license verification. The first step in converting your foreign pilot license is the validation by the FAA. You can find the application on this link. The FAA will contact your home country to verify that you possess a valid and current pilot license and then send you a verification letter.

Can I convert my EASA license to FAA?

Since we have been training pilots on the FAA and the EASA side for over 20 years, we have extensive knowledge of both regulations and have helped many fellow pilots convert their EASA or other ICAO licenses to FAA certificates. There are multiple reasons that conversion is the right move.

How do I get an FAA foreign license verification letter?

Go to the FAA Foreign License Verification Page and follow the instructions. Once the process is successfully completed, the FAA will email you a letter, valid for 6 months, that you will need to present on the day of your FAA checkride (skill test). Note 1: It can take up to 90 days to have the process completed.

Is there a specific ICAO or international licence?

This has led many to believe that there is a specific ICAO or international licence. The fact is that there is not one single international licence issued by ICAO or any other organization.