JAA MODULAR COURSE
Introduction & Course Overview

The Western Australian Aviation College offers Modular training to existing licence holders and those wishing to gain a JAA licence through the modular route. The modular route allows you to train at your own pace, which for those unable to commit to the integrated course provides for a viable alternative. From a financial point of view you can generally continue to work, and can pay for your training as and when funds are available. Alternatively you may already have a licence and wish to either go on to gain a Commercial Licence or convert an existing professional licence to the JAA equivalent.

Students may commence this course with no previous experience. There is no requirement to commit to any more than one module at a time, however all modules (with the exception of Distance Learning) are full-time courses.

If you are converting from an existing CPL or ATPL licence to JAA, it may be worth calling the College to discuss the process. See below for more information.

Modular JAR licence conversion training process
The following is a suggested route to gaining a JAA licence with WAAC. The steps outlined below should be taken as a guide only. Full details are contained in LASORS and available to download at www.caa.co.uk.

Your existing licence must be current.

For existing ICAO PPL

1. Study and pass all 14 JAR ATPL(A) examinations with WAAC via Distance Learning.
2. GAIN:-
   1. Night qualification
   2. 100 hrs PIC (inc. a 300 nm cross-country with 2 away landings)
   3. 150 hrs total time
3. Complete 25 hr JAR CPL(A) course with WAAC, including UK flight radio telephony operators licence course.
4. Apply for JAA CPL(A) Note:  A min. of 200 hrs total time required.
5. Complete ICAO multi-engine rating.
6. Complete 50 hr multi-engine Instrument rating course in the UK via WAAC.
7. Apply for JAA IR and CPL(A) if not already obtained.
8. Consider 20 hr MCC course in the UK.
    

For existing ICAO CPL holders

1. Study and pass all 14 JAR ATPL(A) examinations with WAAC via Distance Learning.
2. Train ‘as determined necessary’ by WAAC Head of Training to meet the standard reqd. for the JAR CPL(A) skill test.
3. Apply for JAA CPL(A) Note:  A min. of 200 hrs total time required.
4. Complete ICAO multi-engine rating or pass the JAA MEP skills test.
5. Are you Instrument rated ? No -  Complete 50 hr multi-engine Instrument rating course in the UK via WAAC. Yes - Train ‘as required’ to pass the JAR IR skill test  Note:  A min. of 15 hrs dual instruction is required.
6. Apply for JAA IR and CPL(A) if not already obtained
7. Consider 20 hr MCC course in the UK.

For existing ICAO ATPL holders
Do you have:- 3000 hrs on A/C over 30,000 kg inc. 1500 hrs PIC ?

No

1. Study and pass all 14 JAR ATPL(A) examinations with WAAC via Distance Learning.
2. Train ‘as determined necessary’ by WAAC Head of Training to meet the standard reqd. for the JAR CPL(A) skill test.  * See Note 1 below.
3. Apply for JAA CPL(A)
4. Complete ICAO multi-engine rating or pass the JAA MEP skills test.
5. Train ‘as reqd.’ to pass the JAR IR skill test. Note:   A min. of 15 hrs dual instruction is required.
6. Apply for JAA IR and ATPL(A) Note:  500 hrs multi-crew experience is required for the issue of the JAA ATPL.
7. If no credit is due for multi-crew experience a 20 hr MCC course will need to be completed before a multi-pilot type can be added to the licence.

ICAO ATPL contd.
Do you have:-3000 hrs on A/C over 30,000 kg inc. 1500 hrs PIC ?
Yes

Do you require an unrestricted JAA ATPL ? ‘Yes’- follow the steps 1-7 above,* See Note 1 below.
No

1. Submit a formal written assessment to UK CAA PLD.
2. Undergo training as specified by UK CAA PLD for a JAA ATPL restricted to UK registered aircraft.
3. Apply for JAA ATPL(A) with type rating.

Note 1. ATPL holders with over 500 hours multi-crew experience on the type of aircraft they intend to fly may qualify for an abbreviated course of flight training. It is advisable to contact UK CAA PLD for a formal written assessment.

Note 2. All candidates will need to meet requirements of a JAA Class 1 medical.