Frequently asked questions

ULM licences are governed by national regulations. They are non-AESA licences.

To obtain a ULM licence issued by AESA, it is necessary to complete the corresponding theoretical and practical training and pass the ULM rating flight test.

In accordance with the current European regulations to act as cabin crew members in commercial air transport operations of aircraft, you must hold a valid TCP Certificate issued in accordance with current regulations The issuance of the TCP certificate shall be carried out in accordance with CC.CCA.100 of Regulation EU 290/2012 of 30 March, i.e. by the competent authority, or an organisation approved for this by the competent authority. In the case of the Spanish Aeronautical Authority, TCP certificates are issued by EASA

For access to the Passenger Cabin Crew Certificate in accordance with European regulations, it requires the prior completion of an initial training course at an authorised centre or air operator authorised by the competent aeronautical authority of an EASA Member State and the passing of the examination evaluation tests. 

The corresponding training can be obtained: 

Through TCP Initial Training Organisations, authorised by the Aeronautical Authority of an EASA Member State
Through Air Operators with approved TCP course. 

For the exercise of the activity as Passenger Cabin Crew, the user must be in possession of a medical certificate CC (Cabin Crew) in accordance with European Class C.C. regulations (Annex V, Regulation (EU) 290/2012). The CC medical certificate must be issued by an Aeronautical Medical Center/Air Examiner Medical Center, accredited by the competent authority and in accordance with EASA regulations. It is recommended that prior to taking the TCP training course obtain the medical certificate

Currently licenses can be for professional flights or licenses for general aviation. If you have a professional license (MPL, CPL or ATPL) you can fly in commercial operations (such as an airline flight). General Aviation Licenses (LAPL, SFCL. BFCL, PPL) are for recreational flights only and no remuneration is obtained with it unless exercising privileges as a flight instructor, for which you must hold the corresponding certificate in force. 

General aviation licenses are the light aircraft pilot license (LAPL), the private pilot license (PPL), the glider pilot license (SFCL) and the balloon pilot license (BFCL). Professional licenses are Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and Airline Pilot License (ATPL).

Currently, the following options are considered provided that the requirements established for each case are met and accredited: 

• Through a Training Course in an Authorised Training Organisation (ATO or DTO)
• Through the acceptance of ratings of type or class entered in license of a third country ICAO 
• Through the recognition of national military licences

The complete group of theoretical subjects passed under an EASA Aeronautical Authority may be accepted provided that these materials are in force and duly certified.

• for the issuance of a light aircraft pilot licence, a private pilot’s license, a glider pilot license, or a hot air balloon pilot licence, for a period of 24 months
• for the issue of a commercial pilot licence, an instrument rating (IR) or an en route instrument rating (EIR), for a period of 36 months
• Completion of the theoretical knowledge examinations for the Airline Carriage Pilot License (ATPL) shall be valid for the issuance of an ATPL for a period of 7 years from the date of validity of: 
• an IR entered on the licence, or in the case of helicopters, a helicopter type rating entered in that licence. 

 
For the correct calculation of the deadlines, the application for issuing a licence or rating shall be made before EASA before the expiry of the corresponding maximum period of validity.

Provided that the theoretical subjects have been carried out in accordance with the procedures established by AESA, you can apply for a certificate of theoretical subjects through the Electronic Headquarters of AESA or through the application instance.

In accordance with the examination procedure established by this Authority, to take the theoretical exams the applicant must be recommended and registered by an ATO approved by AESA.

Currently, there are no processes for the validation of Passenger Cabin Crew Certificates obtained with other Authorities. In the case of TCP certificates (EASA) they are recognised in EASA states provided that they are valid and there is no need to change documents when working in another EASA Member State.

Currently, the following ULM authorisations for licenses issued by AESA are contemplated: Fixed-wing multi-axis (MAF); Center of gravity displacement (DCG); Autogiros (AG);Helicopters (H); Seaplane (HD); Instructor (FI); Radiophonist (RTC).