Type Rating Paperwork

[DanMa1156]

All, not sure where to start on this one - my local FSDO Office's website doesn't seem to have any links or guidance on earning a type rating and I don't want to drive 4 hours to Birmingham unprepared. I'd like to get my S-70 type rating before my NATOPS check in the 60 expires (I have a few months); where do I start to actually do the paperwork to get that type rating?

 

[HuggyU2]

I recommend you create an IACRA account.
https://iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/Default.aspx

You will then complete a form 8710.

That info and some google searching should get you started.

BTW, I believe you don't need your NATOPS to be current to get the rating. You just need to have had it.

 

[sickboy]

Find a mil examiner in your area. I got mine by calling him, filling out the 8710 and then showing him my NATOPS paperwork and HAC designation. No need to go all the way to the FSDO.

 

[Randy Daytona]

What Huggy and Mikwat said. Might as well set up your IACRA account and get in the habit of updating your address within 30 days of moving.

 

[DanMa1156]

Thanks all!

 

[HokiePilot]

Also, there is no need to be current to get the type rating. the FAA removed the 12 month requirement a few years ago.