Conditions
for acceptance of licences issued by or on behalf of third countries
Regulation (EU) 2020/723
Table 1
Experience requirements for aeroplanes
|
Licence held |
Total flying hours experience |
Privileges |
|
|
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
|
|
ATPL(A) |
> 1 500 hours as PIC on multi-pilot
aeroplanes |
Commercial air transport in multi‑pilot aeroplanes
as PIC |
(a) |
|
ATPL(A) or CPL(A)/IR[42] |
> 1 500 hours as PIC or co-pilot on
multi-pilot aeroplanes according to operational requirements |
Commercial air transport in multi‑pilot aeroplanes
as co-pilot |
(b) |
|
MPL |
> 1 500 hours as co-pilot on multi-pilot
aeroplanes according to operational requirements |
Commercial air transport in multi‑pilot aeroplanes
as co-pilot |
(ba) |
|
CPL(A)/IR |
> 1 000 hours as PIC in commercial air
transport since gaining an IR |
Commercial air transport in single‑pilot
aeroplanes as PIC |
(c) |
|
CPL(A)/IR |
> 1 000 hours as PIC or as co-pilot in
single-pilot aeroplanes according to operational requirements |
Commercial air transport in single‑pilot
aeroplanes as co-pilot according to operational requirements |
(d) |
|
ATPL(A), CPL(A)/IR, CPL(A) |
> 700 hours in aeroplanes, including 200 hours
in the activity role for which acceptance is sought, and 50 hours in that
role in the last 12 months |
Exercise of privileges in aeroplanes in operations
other than commercial air transport |
(e) |
|
CPL(A) |
> 1 500 hours as PIC in commercial air
transport including 500 hours on seaplane operations |
Commercial air transport in single‑pilot
aeroplanes as PIC |
(f) |
Table 2
Experience requirements for helicopters
|
Licence held |
Total flying hours
experience |
Privileges |
|
|
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
|
|
ATPL(H) valid IR |
> 1 000 hours as PIC on
multi-pilot helicopters |
Commercial air transport in
multi‑pilot helicopters as PIC in VFR and IFR operations |
(a) |
|
ATPL(H) no IR privileges |
> 1 000 hours as PIC on
multi-pilot helicopters |
Commercial air transport in
multi‑pilot helicopters as PIC in VFR operations |
(b) |
|
ATPL(H) valid IR |
> 1 000 hours as pilot
on multi-pilot helicopters |
Commercial air transport in
multi‑pilot helicopters as co-pilot in VFR and IFR operations |
(c) |
|
ATPL(H) no IR privileges |
> 1 000 hours as pilot
on multi-pilot helicopters |
Commercial air transport in
multi‑pilot helicopters as co-pilot in VFR operations |
(d) |
|
CPL(H)/IR[43] |
> 1 000 hours as pilot
on multi-pilot helicopters |
Commercial air transport in
multi‑pilot helicopters as co-pilot |
(e) |
|
CPL(H)/IR |
> 1 000 hours as PIC in
commercial air transport since gaining an IR |
Commercial air transport in
single‑pilot helicopters as PIC |
(f) |
|
ATPL(H) with or without IR
privileges, CPL(H)/IR, CPL(H) |
> 700 hours in helicopters
other than those certificated under CS-27/29 or equivalent, including 200
hours in the activity role for which acceptance is sought, and 50 hours in
that role in the last 12 months |
Exercise of privileges in
helicopters in operations other than commercial air transport |
(g) |
[1] The published date represents the date when the consolidated version of
the document was generated.
[2] Euro-Lex, Important Legal Notice: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/content/legal-notice/legal-notice.html.
[3] This is the earliest date of application (i.e. the date from which an act or a provision in an act produces its full legal effects) as defined in the relevant cover regulation article. Some provisions of the regulations though may be applicable at a later date (deferred applicability). Besides, there may be some opt-outs (derogations from certain provisions) notified by the Member States.
[4] Derogation
of the applicability date in some amended points.
[5] OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1.
[6] OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 21.
[7] Commission
Regulation (EU) 2018/395 of 13 March 2018 laying down detailed rules for the
operation of balloons pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the
European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 71, 14.3.2018, p. 10).
[8] Commission
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976 of 14 December 2018 laying down detailed
rules for the operation of sailplanes pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of
the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 326, 20.12.2018, p. 64).
[9] Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/1065 of 27 July 2018 amending Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 as regards the automatic validation of Union flight crew licences and take-off and landing training (OJ L 192, 30.7.2018, p. 31).
[10] OJ L 243, 27.9.2003, p. 6.
[11] Regulation
(EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on
common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union
Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No
1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU
and 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing
Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament
and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 (OJ L 212, 22.8.2018, p. 1).
[12] The correct title should be “AMC1 FCL.110.A – Experience requirements and crediting”, to be corrected with the next AMC amendment.
[13] The numbering of (15)-(17) under point (B) is an editorial error and should read (1)-(3). This will be corrected with the next update of AMC & GM to Part-FCL.
[14] These exercises are to be demonstrated at the assessment of competence for FI for ME aircraft.
[15] Please refer to ED Decision 2012/007/R.
[16]
CPL holders already holding a type rating for a multi-pilot
aeroplane are not required to have passed an examination for ATPL(A)
theoretical knowledge whilst they continue to operate that same aeroplane type,
but will not be given ATPL(A) theory credit for a Part-FCL licence. If they
require another type rating for a different multi-pilot aeroplane, they must
comply with column (3), row (e)(i) of the above table.
[17]
CPL holders already holding a type
rating for a multi-pilot helicopter are not required to have passed an
examination for ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge whilst they continue to operate
that same helicopter type, but will not be given ATPL(H) theory credit for a
Part-FCL licence. If they require another type rating for a different
multi-pilot helicopter, they must comply with column (3), row (h)(i) of the
table.
[18] CPL holders already holding a type rating for a multi-pilot helicopter are not required to have passed an examination for ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge whilst they continue to operate that same helicopter type, but will not be given ATPL(H) theory credit for a Part-FCL licence. If they require another type rating for a different multi-pilot helicopter, they must comply with column (3), row (h)(i) of the table.
[19] Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).
[20] Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC. OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1.
[21]
Indicate all licences and certificates held. Indicate the
certificate(s) if you do not hold a valid licence anymore.
[22]
Item 14: specify if there is a current investigation into the
medical certificate and licence, or suspension or revocation thereof.
[23]
Item 13: specify if there is a current investigation into the
medical certificate and licence, or suspension or revocation thereof.
[24]
Indicate all licences and certificates
currently held. Indicate only the related certificate(s) if you do not hold a
valid licence anymore (e.g. SFI(A)).
[25] Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1).
[26] 'European Union' to be deleted for non-EU Member States
[27] 'European Union' to be deleted for non-EU Member States
[28] Expiry date: day/month/year
[29] Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2003 on occurrence reporting in civil aviation OJ L 167, 4.7.2003, p. 23-36.
[30] Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC. OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1.
[31] Commission Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 of 24 September 2003 laying down implementing rules for the airworthiness and environmental certification of aircraft and related products, parts and appliances, as well as for the certification of design and production organisations (Part 21) (OJ L 243, 27.9.2003, p. 6). Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1194/2009 (OJ L 321, 8.12.2009, p. 5).
[32] The ICAO Accident/Incident Data Reporting (ADREP) system.
[33] European Coordination Centre for Accident and Incident Reporting Systems.
[34] Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 of 3 August 2012 laying down implementing rules for the airworthiness and environmental certification of aircraft and related products, parts and appliances, as well as for the certification of design and production organisations (OJ L 224, 21.8.2012, p. 1), as amended.
[35] In the case of changes, only point 1 and those fields containing changes need to be completed.
[37] Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 of 3 November 2011 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to civil aviation aircrew pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 311, 25.11.2011, p. 1).
[38] Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/1119 of 31 July 2018 amending Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 as regards declared training organisations (OJ L 204, 13.8.2018, p. 13).
[39] Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/395 of 13 March 2018 laying down detailed rules for the operation of balloons pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 71, 14.3.2018, p. 10).
[40] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976 of 14 December 2018 laying down detailed rules for the operation of sailplanes pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 326, 20.12.2018, p. 64).
[41] Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 of 5 October 2012 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 296, 25.10.2012, p. 1).
[42] CPL(A)/IR holders on multi-pilot aeroplanes shall have demonstrated ICAO ATPL(A) level knowledge before acceptance.
[43] CPL(H)/IR holders on multi-pilot helicopters shall have demonstrated ICAO ATPL(H) level knowledge before acceptance.
[43] CPL(H)/IR holders on multi-pilot helicopters shall have demonstrated ICAO ATPL(H) level knowledge before acceptance.
[1] The published date represents the date when the consolidated version of
the document was generated.
[2] Euro-Lex, Important Legal Notice: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/content/legal-notice/legal-notice.html.
[3] This is the earliest date of application (i.e. the date from which an act or a provision in an act produces its full legal effects) as defined in the relevant cover regulation article. Some provisions of the regulations though may be applicable at a later date (deferred applicability). Besides, there may be some opt-outs (derogations from certain provisions) notified by the Member States.
[4] Derogation
of the applicability date in some amended points.
[5] OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1.
[6] OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 21.
[7] Commission
Regulation (EU) 2018/395 of 13 March 2018 laying down detailed rules for the
operation of balloons pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the
European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 71, 14.3.2018, p. 10).
[8] Commission
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976 of 14 December 2018 laying down detailed
rules for the operation of sailplanes pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of
the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 326, 20.12.2018, p. 64).
[9] Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/1065 of 27 July 2018 amending Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 as regards the automatic validation of Union flight crew licences and take-off and landing training (OJ L 192, 30.7.2018, p. 31).
[10] OJ L 243, 27.9.2003, p. 6.
[12] The correct title should be “AMC1 FCL.110.A – Experience requirements and crediting”, to be corrected with the next AMC amendment.
[13] The numbering of (15)-(17) under point (B) is an editorial error and should read (1)-(3). This will be corrected with the next update of AMC & GM to Part-FCL.
[14] These exercises are to be demonstrated at the assessment of competence for FI for ME aircraft.
[15] Please refer to ED Decision 2012/007/R.
[16]
CPL holders already holding a type rating for a multi-pilot
aeroplane are not required to have passed an examination for ATPL(A)
theoretical knowledge whilst they continue to operate that same aeroplane type,
but will not be given ATPL(A) theory credit for a Part-FCL licence. If they
require another type rating for a different multi-pilot aeroplane, they must
comply with column (3), row (e)(i) of the above table.
[17]
CPL holders already holding a type
rating for a multi-pilot helicopter are not required to have passed an
examination for ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge whilst they continue to operate
that same helicopter type, but will not be given ATPL(H) theory credit for a
Part-FCL licence. If they require another type rating for a different
multi-pilot helicopter, they must comply with column (3), row (h)(i) of the
table.
[18] CPL holders already holding a type rating for a multi-pilot helicopter are not required to have passed an examination for ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge whilst they continue to operate that same helicopter type, but will not be given ATPL(H) theory credit for a Part-FCL licence. If they require another type rating for a different multi-pilot helicopter, they must comply with column (3), row (h)(i) of the table.
[19] Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).
[20] Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC. OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1.
[21]
Indicate all licences and certificates held. Indicate the
certificate(s) if you do not hold a valid licence anymore.
[22]
Item 14: specify if there is a current investigation into the
medical certificate and licence, or suspension or revocation thereof.
[23]
Item 13: specify if there is a current investigation into the
medical certificate and licence, or suspension or revocation thereof.
[24]
Indicate all licences and certificates
currently held. Indicate only the related certificate(s) if you do not hold a
valid licence anymore (e.g. SFI(A)).
[25] Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1).
[26] 'European Union' to be deleted for non-EU Member States
[27] 'European Union' to be deleted for non-EU Member States
[28] Expiry date: day/month/year
[29] Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2003 on occurrence reporting in civil aviation OJ L 167, 4.7.2003, p. 23-36.
[30] Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC. OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1.
[31] Commission Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 of 24 September 2003 laying down implementing rules for the airworthiness and environmental certification of aircraft and related products, parts and appliances, as well as for the certification of design and production organisations (Part 21) (OJ L 243, 27.9.2003, p. 6). Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1194/2009 (OJ L 321, 8.12.2009, p. 5).
[32] The ICAO Accident/Incident Data Reporting (ADREP) system.
[33] European Coordination Centre for Accident and Incident Reporting Systems.
[34] Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 of 3 August 2012 laying down implementing rules for the airworthiness and environmental certification of aircraft and related products, parts and appliances, as well as for the certification of design and production organisations (OJ L 224, 21.8.2012, p. 1), as amended.
[35] In the case of changes, only point 1 and those fields containing changes need to be completed.
[37] Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 of 3 November 2011 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to civil aviation aircrew pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 311, 25.11.2011, p. 1).
[38] Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/1119 of 31 July 2018 amending Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 as regards declared training organisations (OJ L 204, 13.8.2018, p. 13).
[39] Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/395 of 13 March 2018 laying down detailed rules for the operation of balloons pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 71, 14.3.2018, p. 10).
[40] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976 of 14 December 2018 laying down detailed rules for the operation of sailplanes pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 326, 20.12.2018, p. 64).
[41] Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 of 5 October 2012 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 296, 25.10.2012, p. 1).
[42] CPL(A)/IR holders on multi-pilot aeroplanes shall have demonstrated ICAO ATPL(A) level knowledge before acceptance.
[43] CPL(H)/IR holders on multi-pilot helicopters shall have demonstrated ICAO ATPL(H) level knowledge before acceptance.
EASA Aircrew regulations (EU 1178/2011 & 2020/723) define flight experience needed for license acceptance from third countries. Minimum flying hours as pilot-in-command or co-pilot are specified for aeroplanes and helicopters, varying by license type (ATPL, CPL, MPL) and operational role (commercial air transport, VFR, IFR).
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