Either you are a US pilot or a foreign student who is traveling to the United States to continue your commercial pilot training, the process of converting your pilot license to a FAA ATP can be daunting. But don’t worry — Alliance Aviation is here to help you learn more about the process. If you want to continue your training, we offer type rating courses for several commercial airliners in the industry, including the Boeing 737, Airbus 320, ATR and Embraer 145 & 170 as well as ATP-CTP certifications. Continue reading to learn more!
Verify Your Pilot License
If you do not already hold an FAA ME CPL, the first step is to make sure that your foreign pilot license is valid through the FAA. , You will need to complete an application to have your license verified. The application will be reviewed by the FAA, which can take 45-90 days. Once it is verified, you will receive a verification letter. You can read more about the process of verifying your pilot license on the FAA website.
Book your Training Program
Once you have your verification letter, and it meets the requirements from the FAA you will be eligible to attend Alliance Aviation FAA foreign conversion program, you will need to complete the following courses:
- ATP-CTP course: The ATP-CTP (At Alliance Aviation, in Fort Lauderdale Florida, we offer a seven-day ATP-CTP to prep you for the written exam, which is a requirement from the FAA in order to obtain your FAA Certificate. Our ATP-CTP course meets all the FAA’s training requirements to make you eligible to take the final certification exam.
- Once you have successfully approve the test you will then be eligible to take one of our Type Rating courses, depending on your experience you can qualify for one of our Prior Experience programs or any of pur Initial programs .
Our Type Rating Programs
You will feel comfortable and confident in the aircraft you are type-rated in with the help of our professional and experienced instructors at Alliance Aviation. We will provide you with the knowledge and experience necessary to ensure you pass the knowledge test and practical test.
With the help of Alliance Aviation, you can convert your foreign license to FAA ATP in no time. We offer type rating programs that will help you get the experience and knowledge you need to pass the necessary tests. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you!