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EASA vs FAA licence comparison
THE EASA LICENCE
The world’s most recognized and valuable licence nowadays.
Possibilities to work as a pilot overseas
easa
- All EU countries and nearly the whole world allow direct conversion -all Asia, Middle East, Africa and South America. In USA only via a conversion course, ca. 3 months and €6,000.
faa
- Only in USA and a few countries such as Panama, UAE and Qatar. Accepted in certain Asian countries via conversion course, but not as commonly as EASA.
quality fly
- Idem as EASA
Minimum Flight hours required to work as an airline pilot
easa
- You do not need a minimum number of hours to start to work as a first officer.
faa
- You need a total of 1,500 hours, which are the FAA minimum number of hours required to work at part 121 airline.
quality fly
- Idem as EASA
Difficulty level
easa
- EASA’s syllabus is more complex than FAA’s.
faa
- FAA way is just a more hands-on approach.
quality fly
- Reduced time and difficulty with our straight-to-the-point methodology.
Price
easa
- EU average price to obtain an ATP Licence is €105K.
faa
- US average price to obtain an ATP Licence is about €60K.
quality fly
- Price similar to FAA Licence.
Duration
easa
- 24 months in the EU on average.
faa
- 15 months in the EU on average.
quality fly
- 20 months.
