Conversion
Foreign License Conversion
Convert your ICAO, DGCA or EASA licence to an FAA ATP.
Programmes & hour breakdown
The synopsis.
A structured pathway from an ICAO, DGCA or EASA licence to an FAA ATP, with verification, TSA and ATP-CTP support handled end to end.
Course breakdown
Hour by hour.
Select a phase to see what it covers, its format, and the time involved.
AI-powered, self-paced e-learning covering systems, limitations and procedures.
- Self-paced, AI-guided e-learning
- Aircraft systems, limitations and procedures
- Interactive system schematics and animations
- Knowledge checks at the end of each module
- Progress tracked against the minimum hours
- Completed before you arrive on site
Support & conversion framework
- Structured, guided pathway from an ICAO, DGCA or EASA licence to FAA certification.
- FAA verification of your foreign licence (AFS-760), supported over e-meetings; allow 45 to 90 days to process.
- TSA approval handled before training begins.
- Completion of the FAA-mandated ATP Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP).
- Guided preparation for the FAA ATP written knowledge exam.
- Approved pathway to an FAA ATP with Airbus or Boeing type rating, based on your experience.
Course breakdown
Support & conversion framework
- Structured, guided pathway from an ICAO, DGCA or EASA licence to FAA certification.
- FAA verification of your foreign licence (AFS-760), supported over e-meetings; allow 45 to 90 days to process.
- TSA approval handled before training begins.
- Completion of the FAA-mandated ATP Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP).
- Guided preparation for the FAA ATP written knowledge exam.
- Approved pathway to an FAA ATP with Airbus or Boeing type rating, based on your experience.
Where it runs
Offered at these locations.
Not every facility runs every programme. These are the ones that deliver this course.
Orlando
OperatingKissimmee (ISM)
Mumbai
OpeningDGCA-pathway training hub
From late 2026
Eligibility
What you need to enrol.
A snapshot of the prerequisites; our team confirms the full picture before you book.
- Valid ICAO, DGCA or EASA professional licence
- Multi-engine instrument privileges
- ATPL theoretical knowledge
- ICAO Level 4 English proficiency or above
The pathway
From enquiry to type rating.
Every step from your first enquiry to the rating on your certificate.
Phase 01
Onboarding & enrolment
Enrolment form completion
Tell us your background and the rating you are after, in a short online form.
Document review and approval
We verify your licence, medical and records before confirming your place.
Portal activation
Your training portal goes live with your course, schedule and materials.
Quotation review
A clear, itemised quote for the programme, with nothing hidden.
Invoice payment
Settle the invoice to reserve your seat and confirm your dates.
Payment confirmation
We confirm receipt and lock in your place on the course.
CBT issuance
If applicableCourse access is issued where the programme includes computer-based training.
Phase 02
Training & certification
Pre-Type Rating Preparation
Complimentary4 hours, virtual. A complimentary Connect Aerospace head-start before you arrive on site.
On-site ground / SITS session
Classroom instruction and systems-integrated training, delivered on site.
Fixed-base simulator training
Procedural sessions to build flows and fluency before full motion.
Full-flight simulator training
Level-D full-motion sessions, flown as a crew to airline standard.
LOFT session
Line-oriented flight training, flown as a full crew scenario.
FAA type-rating checkride
Oral and simulator evaluation, as required.
FAA certificate updated · type rating added
Your FAA certificate is updated with the new type rating.
Start pre-enrollment
Take the first step.
Tell us whether you’re enrolling as an individual pilot or on behalf of an airline, and we’ll route you to the right programme and a real consultation.
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FAA ATP-CTP
The ATP Certification Training Program, under 14 CFR §61.156.
Pre-Type Rating Prep
Arrive at your type rating ready to perform.
Programmes, pricing and schedules are subject to change. Connect Aerospace is not affiliated with any aircraft manufacturer or airline unless explicitly stated. Training is delivered at FAA Part 142-certified facilities; references to authorities indicate the documentation pathway supported.