M-Reg you can get a validation for. I've had Ukrainian and M-registered aircraft validations. It's just a paperwork drill. That doesn't mean you have right to work in the country though. That's a separate issue.
I’m not sure if you were agreeing with me or just pointing out something I’d missed. No worries either way.
To clarify, Yes you can get M-Reg validation but it is not an EASA registration therefore if the operator is based in Europe you will need to have an EASA licence no matter what your validation is based on. The Isle of Man is considered outside of Europe believe it or not.
I live on another island which is considered outside of Europe so I have been able to fly 6 M-Reg aircraft based here with validations based on my FAA ATP and I have a 2-Reg validation. This is without an EASA Licence but that is because for EASA purposes the island where the operators are based is outside of Europe.
However for employment it is inside of Europe. I have the right to work in Europe because my wife is European and have been doing so for the last 12 1/2 years which means I have received settled status and can do so on my own. The fact that you needed the right to work here I thought went without saying but you are right some might need to be told.
A bit of good news, the Isle of Man is now offering blanket validation of you certificate rather than on the serial number you are flying, much like the 2-Reg. This will cost £400 for 3 years.
Here is a cut and paste of the email I got:
Subject: Introduction of General Flight Crew Licence Validation
Good Afternoon,
The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry are very pleased to announce that from the 8th September 2020 we will be offering a new type of validation which is called the General Flight Crew Licence validation (GFCL). This type of validation is available to any flight crew that holds a licence issued by an ICAO compliant State.
The GFCL validation will not be restricted to an aircraft operator, class/type rating or registration mark and will have a 3 year validity.
For more information on this new validation please visit our web page below:
Introduction of General Flight Crew Licence Validation .
Kind regards
The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry Team
If there is anybody that is looking for something on this side, I know an operator that has been looking for pilots for his fleet of very small jets. Please feel free to PM me but I believe it is a pay for your own training gig.
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