Frequently asked questions

According to the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020, if the extension of the validity period can be noted in the license, then it will be extended by an examiner acting in accordance with the provisions of FCL.1030. 
 
In the event that the instructor’s certificate is not entered into a licence, a request for that purpose shall be submitted to the authority, which shall proceed to assess the file and issue a new certificate with the extended period of validity.

According to section (d) of the EASA Resolution dated 18.3.2020, those instructors and examiners, who are eligible for the exemption, and whose certificate was in force on March 14 and have a date of validity until 31/07/2020, including, will be extended their period until November 14, 2020, once they have completed the procedures described above.

In addition to documents indicated in FCL.045 of Regulation (EU) 1178/2011, pilots eligible for the exemption of 18 March, published on the EASA website, must carry, provided that they exercise the privileges of their licence, accompanied by their licence and medical certificate, a copy of the exemption together with all the documentation issued and determined by their operator attesting compliance with the requirements laid down therein.

• For the scenarios referred to in the EASA Resolution of 18.3.2020, in the case of SFE and TRE, since they are certificates that are not licensed, it will be necessary to make a telematic request to EASA by attaching a letter from the Operator stating that the examiner participates in activities for the staff referred to point (e) of the EASA Resolution dated 18 March 2020. 
  
  Therefore, examiners of the TRE/SFE/ECR type (non-generic) who act “under the protection of an operator” and request it through it must comply with the provisions of the EASA Resolution of 18.3.2020

• For the examiner’s certificates to which the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020 applies, in cases where the examiner’s certificate is issued in an independent certificate such as the TRE/SFE/FE/FE/FIE/IRE certificate, the holder must submit an application to EASA for the extension of the validity period. 
  
  Therefore, anyone who, without operating under the protection of an operator, may request it individually in accordance with the EASA Resolution dated 5.5.2020. In any case, it will be AESA that determines its specific designation during the state of alarm. 

Once the documentation has been received and after being evaluated, the corresponding Service will proceed to issue the electronic certificates and send them by telematics following the procedure published on March 24. Download the resolution here.

In cases where the EASA Resolution of 18.3.2020 applies, with respect to TRI certificates, the procedure is exactly the same as that of the authorisation with the exception of the period of validity, since in its case it always extends until November 14, 2020, the validity period of the Resolution. 

In the case of SFI, since they are certified that they are not licensed, it will be necessary to make a telematic request to AESA attaching a letter from the Operator proving that the instructor participates in activities for the staff referred to point (e) of the exemption of 18 March. 
 
Once the documentation has been received and after being evaluated, the Professional Flight Licensing Service will proceed to issue the electronic certificates and send them by telematics following the procedure published on March 24. Download the resolution here.

For the scenarios referred to in the EASA Resolution of 18.3.2020, if an examiner needs to extend his authorisation as an examiner (with expiry between March 14 and July 31), the operator must apply to EASA for the timely designation of a senior TRE. 

Although the senior examiner will not be able to make any tests, failing that, he will propose, to the candidate to extend. Following the assessment of the petition, a new certificate with a date of validity until 14 November 2020 will be issued if appropriate. 
 
If you do not have an examiner to appoint you as a senior examiner, the Service will assess the possible extension.

The EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020 adds again point FCL 1025, which was already cited in the previous resolution, however, this concern refers only to the entry of the new date. Therefore, TRE/SFE type examiners must avail themselves of the provisions of both Resolutions, in those parts that concern them.

• AESA Resolution dated 18 March, quotation: A TRE designated by AESA, on a proposal from the operator, shall note on the relevant certificate the new date of validity of the TRE.
• AESA Resolution dated May 5th citation: The validity of the instructor and examiner certificates valid on 14 March 2020 and whose ordinary period of validity expires before 31 July 2020, during the period of application of this decision, is extended. If the extension can be made in the licence, it will be noted by the examiner and if it is issued on a separate certificate, the licence holder must submit an application to the authority for the entry of the term of validity

The exemption includes those instructors who can prove that they participate in activities for staff referred to point (e) of the EASA Resolution of 18.3.2020
 
In accordance with the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020, provided that they meet and certify the requirements defined in paragraph (f) of this Resolution, as well as the requirements established in the PART FCL for the type of instructor certificate of which he holds.

In accordance with the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020 extends until November 14, 2020, the period of application of this resolution, the 60-month period set out in point CC.CCA.105 for those holders of a cabin crew member certificate who have not exercised privileges as cabin crew member, when the 60-month period ends after March 14, 2020.

Those instructors and examiners, who are eligible for the exemption, and whose certificate was in force on 14 March and valid until 31/07/2020, including, will be extended their period until 14 November 2020, once they have completed the procedures described above.