Frequently asked questions

The evaluation for approval of a Maintenance Technician Training Organisation Part 147 has no fee

Persons or entities not resident in Spanish territory who have to request from the Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea the performance of activities or the provision of services within their competence in the field of air navigation, by paying the corresponding fee, may do so by bank transfer to the Agency’s restricted tax collection bank account, in the entity La Caixa and is identified by the code: International Bank Account Code:

Van ES19 2100 5731 71 0200076413 and Swift Code: CAIXESBBXXX

You can submit your complaint online to AESA from your own address by filling out the form found on the AESA website. You will need to have the documents that will be indicated to you when accessing the online presentation in digital format in order to be able to attach them.

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The training in current operational practices is a theoretical or practical training through which knowledge is obtained in normative updating associated with the ATC Service, operational procedures and familiarisation with the current environment.

Successful completion of this training will be evidenced by examinations or evaluations, after receiving the corresponding training course.

More information on current operational practices can be found in the following document:

Criteria Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Current Operational Practices

• Hold a valid CPL PART FCL licence issued in accordance with Commission Regulation EU 1178/2011 of 3 November 2011
• Hold the ATPL theoretical subjects in force, in accordance with that Regulation and certified by the Aeronautical Authority of a Member State EASA
• Hold an aeronautical medical certificate in force Class 1 in accordance with the PART MED of that Regulation
• Comply with the prerequisites and experience requirements under FCL.510 in the relevant aircraft category and in accordance with Regulation (EU) 1178/2011, prior to carrying out the ATPL(A) skill test accredited by the “ATPL Pre-requisite and Experience Accreditation Certificate” issued by COPAC or AESA.
• Hold or be in a position to hold an MP type rating or multi-pilot helicopter rating (as applicable) in which to perform the skill test, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 1178/2011

AESA shall carry out between two and three annual certifications, depending on the availability of the State Security Forces and Corps, the facilities, the needs of the market, and the approved binomies, among other causes.

The publication of a new certification will be announced on the EASA website about one and a half months before the start of the certification in order to be able to collect and evaluate the documentation provided by the candidates for the tests.

The web address where everything related to certification is collected is as follows: Explosives Detection Dog Equipment (EPDE)

Training can be provided in English as long as staff and documentation are prepared for it.

The process of transferring one license to another authority is as follows:

1. The holder of a licence issued by AESA intending to transfer his licence to an authority other than that which issued the first licence (AESA), shall request the transfer of his licence to the new authority.

2. It must be the Authority of that country that contacts the Spanish Authority through an official request for transfer, via email.

3. A “licensing verification” format is required. Once completed by the SLFTM, it will be sent to this Authority via email.

4. The email indicates that until the original License is received in the Spanish Authority, the complete file will not be sent. Such License must be submitted either by the applicant or the Authority by registered mail.

5. Upon receipt of the Original LMA License, the applicant’s entire file will be sent, via email, to the Authority of the country to which the license is intended to be transferred.

6. The process is closed when the Authority of that country sends a letter indicating that the process has been completed by issuing the new AML. At that time, the Spanish License is revoked.

According to point 66.A.30(e) and its relevant AMC, aircraft maintenance experience obtained outside a civil aircraft maintenance environment shall be accepted, where such experience is equivalent to that required by this Annex (Part-66) established by the competent authority. However, additional experience in civil aircraft maintenance will be required to ensure adequate knowledge of the civil aircraft maintenance environment. This experience shall be for category A at least 6 months and for categories B1, B2 and B3 of 12 months.

The subjects of each of the modules can be found in Appendix I of Annex III (Part-66) to Regulation (EU) 1321/2014, and its subsequent amendments.