Obtaining ATPL

The ATPL licensing procedure requires compliance with and accreditation of a number of requirements prior to taking the ATPL skill test.

• For the applicant in the appropriate aircraft category:
   
  • Meet and accredit prerequisites described in FCL.510 A(a) or FCL.510. H (a) of Regulation EU 1178/2011.
  • Hold the certificate of theoretical subjects ATPL issued by AESA in force link to process.
    In the case of holders of theoretical subjects passed under the responsibility of another EASA Member State, they must be in possession of the accrediting certificate issued by the corresponding Aeronautical Authority.
  • Hold the certificate of accreditation of previous experience requirements described in FCL. 510 A(b) or FCL.510. H (b) of Regulation EU 1178/2011, as indicated in the Resolution of 18 October 2023 of the Directorate of the State Aviation Safety Agency, which determines the administrative elements by which the ability to carry out the skill test for the airline transport licence is accredited. If you choose to request it before AESA, you will be sent the corresponding application instance along with the documentation indicated in it:
     
    • Application for Certificate of Accreditation of Prerequisites and Experience ATPL(A).
    • Application for Certificate of Accreditation of Prerequisites and Experience ATPL(H).

• For the examining party, For the purpose of performing the ATPL skill test, the examining party shall be designated by EASA. The examining party shall follow the provisions of:
  • Certified by AESA
    • Guide for the performance of examiners.
  • Certified by another EASA Member State
    •  Examiner Difference Document (EDD).

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