FAA to EASA ATPL Conversion
Take the next step in your aviation career by enrolling in our popular EASA ATPL Conversion Program. If you hold an FAA license, our program ensures your qualifications meet European standards, opening doors to new opportunities in European airspace.
Step 1: Requirements
Ensure the following requirements are in place, to be sent to your training consultant upon request.
EASA ICAO English Level 4
Minimum English proficiency requirement
EASA Medical Class I
Valid Class I medical certificate
EASA RTR Examination
Radio Telephony Restricted examination
Valid FAA IR, SEP, and MEP
Current licenses required
Valid Passport and Visa
If required
Flight Logbook
Current flight logbook
We're Here to Help
We are here to assist you through all these processes. We can also assist with scheduling your EASA medical examination. The ICAO and RTR requirements can be fulfilled directly with Flying Academy.
Step 2: Your Training Path
Complete your conversion at our European bases by following these tailored steps.
PPL Conversion & Time Building
If the above-mentioned requirements are fulfilled, then you can complete your PPL Conversion and Time Building at one of our European bases in Prague or Brno.
CB-IR/IR, MEP & CPL Training
You will further complete your Instrument Rating, MEP (Multi-Engine) and CPL (Commercial Pilot License) training in Prague, Czech Republic. You will complete your practical training, including required flight hours and time-building.
ATPL Theory
In case you want to convert your license to EASA ATPL Frozen, it is necessary to undergo ATPL theory. The ATPL Theory consist of 14 subjects, including KSA-100.
Important Note
If you are a CPL holder converting to EASA, please review the specific pathway requirements below:
Option 1
More than 50 hours logged as IFR PIC
PIC in the sense of EASA regulation, therefore without an instructor on board, or rather completed after your IR has been issued by the FAA. EASA recognizes hours logged as "simulated instrument" or "actual instrument" as IFR hours.
Option 2
At least 10 hours IFR PIC within EU/EASA airspace
You will just need to demonstrate to the examiner theoretical knowledge of the following subjects in the scope of IR: Air Law, Flight Planning and Monitoring, Communication (to convert PPL with IR privileges), and pass the skill test with the examiner.
If you do not meet the above-stated conditions:
You will need to complete theoretical exams in the scope of IR at the Authority in the following subjects: Air Law, Flight Planning and Monitoring, Communication, and acclimatization flights in the ATO, after which you can pass the skill test with the examiner (to convert PPL with IR privileges).
Training Locations
Experience your conversion training at our state-of-the-art facilities in Europe.
Prague
Czech Republic
Brno
Czech Republic
Portimao
Portugal
Ready to Begin Your Conversion?
If you would like to begin your license conversion process, please send us the following documents so we can adjust the program according to your needs:
- Picture of the last page in your logbook - showing total time
- Scanned copy of your current licenses, ratings, and medical
- Your Total Flight Time
- Your Total PIC Hours