Frequently asked questions

You should consult in the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020, the scope that corresponds to it and the requirements to be met in each case to check if it can benefit from it

• At the level of ratings: 
• The extension of the validity for 4 months applies to class, type and instrument ratings included in the FCL licence, valid on 14 March 2020, and whose ordinary period of validity expires before 31 July 2020, the holders of which exercise their powers in organisations listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 965/20121, i.e. organisations exercising: 
  • commercial air transport operations (CAT); 
  • specialised Commercial Operations (SPO); 
  • non-commercial operations with complex motor-propelled aircraft; 
  • specialised non-commercial operations with complex motor-propelled aircraft
• The extension of validity until 14 November 2020 applies to certificates of instructor and examiner whose certificate is not entered on leave and that are eligible for the exemption because they are participating in activities for the staff of point (e) of the exemption and the same was in force on 14 March with a date of validity until 31/07/2020, they will be extended their period until November 14, 2020, once they have completed the procedures established by the corresponding Service. 
• The extension of validity until 14 November 2020 applies to TRI certificates, whose holders qualify for the exemption and which were in force on 14 March with a date of validity until 31/07/2020, until 14 November 2020.  
• The validity of language proficiency entries in accordance with point FCL.055 of Part FCL valid on 14 March 2020 and whose ordinary period of validity expires before 31 July 2020, until 14 November 2020.

• Ratings of type, class, instrumental and mountain flight that are valid on 14 March 2020 and whose ordinary period of validity expires before 31 July 2020 and whose holders additionally meet the requirements indicated in section (a) of the EASA Resolution dated 5.5.2020. 
• Likewise, they will be exempted from training requirements for obtaining ratings of type, class, instruments and additional qualifications defined in this Resolution, in accordance with paragraphs (i), (j) of the EASA Resolution dated 5.5.2020
• To holders of cabin crew certificate, TCP, who meet the requirements described in section (d) of the EASA Resolution dated 5.5.2020. 
• Holders of language proficiency annotated in FCL license who meet the requirements defined in section (e) of the EASA Resolution dated 5.5.2020. 
• Holders of instructor certificates and examiner certificates meeting the requirements described in section (f) of the EASA Resolution dated 5.5.2020
• At the level of the recommendation to go to the theoretical knowledge tests issued by a DTO or an ATO, in accordance with the requirements indicated in section (g) of this EASA Resolution dated 5.5.2020
• At the level of validity of the theoretical knowledge examinations, as defined in section (h) of this EASA Resolution dated 5.5.2020
• At the level of recent experience requirements, in accordance with the criteria set out in paragraphs (n), (m) of this EASA Resolution dated 5.5.2020
• At the level of BFCL licences, the exemptions under Regulation (EU) 2018/395 will apply, in accordance with Section Four of this EASA Resolution dated 5.5.2020
• At the level of SFCL licences, they will be subject to exemptions within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/1976, as indicated in Section 5 of this EASA Resolution dated 5.5.2020 
• At the level of Aeronautical Medical Certificates, and AME Examiner Medical Certificate, provided that the requirements described in sections (b) and (c) of this EASA Resolution dated 5.5.2020 are met.

In order to eliminate the restriction, AESA will request prior authorisation to the test of expertise to be carried out under EASA means, by means of an application. Among the requirements to be accredited are: 

— ICAO Third Country licence with annotated rating in force
— ICAO Third Country License Verification
— Meet and accredit the experience requirements and prerequisites for the
issuance of the applicable type or class rating in accordance with Part FCL
— To be currently in flight practice (accredited flights within the last
3 months)
— Have and accredit not less than: 

— For aircraft class ratings, 100 hours of flight experience as
pilot in this class,
— For aircraft type ratings, 500 hours of flight experience as
pilot in this type,
— For single-engine helicopters with a maximum certified mass of
take-off up to 3 175 kg, 100 hours of flight experience as a pilot
in this type,
— For all other helicopters, 350 hours of flight experience as
pilot in this type

The calculation of required experience must be accredited by certificate issued by the duly legalised Operator. 

In relation to the accreditation of the usual flight practice in the rating, it may be accredited by logbook duly certified or endorsed by its holder
 
For more information please contact us at the following email address licpiloto.aesa@seguridadaerea.es

In accordance with the regulatory point ORO.FTL.105 (8): 
Oh, yeah, yeah. What defines whether late completion is the duty period, thus including post-flight duty.

The following options are currently envisaged provided that the requirements are met and accredited in each case, as applicable: 

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

An authorisation is an official authorisation that must be entered into force in the PART FCL license for the exercise of its powers. A rating may grant you additional privileges or allow you to do something you can't do without it, such as flying at night or flying on a different class of aircraft. 

Ratings are subject to a period of validity for the exercise of flight privileges. Before the authorisation expires and to maintain the privileges in force, proceed to carry out the revalidation procedure that is applicable in accordance with the provisions of Regulation EU 1178/2011

The PART FCL licenses consist of at least: 

• Aeronautical medical certificate in force. 
• Type or class rating in force 
• Attributions of radiotelephony and language competence in force

Currently, both for obtaining a PART FCL flight licence and a rating are the following training organisations that must be authorised in force by the Aeronautical Authority of an EASA Member State

• ATO approved training organisation
• Training organisation declared DTO 

The difference between the two is established at the training level in relation to the typology of courses that can be taught

In application of the current national regulations on ULM licences, the holder of the ultralight pilot license must keep and maintain an up-to-date flight time record, in accordance with the model published by the State Air Safety Agency on its website.