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Frequently asked questions

Type, class, instrument ratings - How long does the validity of the rating extend?
  • The class, type and instrument ratings included in the license, referred to in paragraph (e) (1) of the EASA Resolution dated 18.03.2020, which are valid on March 14, 2020, and whose ordinary period of validity expired before July 31, 2020, the validity of such ratings is extended for 4 months from the expiration date.
  • Before the end of the 4-month period referred to above, if AESA considers that the reasons for the issuance of this exemption are still applicable, the validity period of the rating or certificate may be extended for another 4 months or until the end of the validity period of this resolution, whichever occurs earlier.
  • For the cases covered by the EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020, the 4-month validity extension applies to type, class, instrument and mountain ratings valid as of March 14 and whose ordinary period of validity expired before July 31, 2020, endorsed on Part-FCL pilot licenses, whose holders meet the following conditions:
  1. They hold a class, or type rating to operate aircraft of such classes and types that are not included in organizations for which Annex III to Regulation (EU) 965/2012 is applicable.
  2. Have a valid language proficiency endorsement.
  3. Have received a briefing by an instructor with appropriate instructional privileges, refreshing the theoretical knowledge necessary to safely operate the rating concerned and to safely perform the applicable manoeuvres and procedures. This briefing shall include the abnormal and emergency procedures specific to the rating of the applicable class or type of aircraft and must be prior to the application of the extension.
Type, class, instrument ratings - I am flying in india with no licence authorisation from the dgca india. my licence and my medical expire now but i can't go to spain for my simulator (which i do on my own). i am in india and i have no a

In this case, the EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020 applies, once the requirements established therein have been met, and in the event of any doubt that the non-EASA Authority may have, despite still having the English version of the resolution and the certificate(s) accrediting compliance in order to benefit from the exemption, both the non-EASA Authority and the pilot may contact EASA to manage and resolve any type of incident.

Type, class, instrument ratings - Taking into account the saturation that there will be of air operators' pilots to perform the corresponding simulators for revalidation (lpc), is any additional postponement of the expiry of the type, class, instrument ra

In accordance with the provisions of the Resolutions of 18.03.2020 and Resolution of 05.05.2020, if EASA considers that the reasons for the issuance of the exemptions concerned still apply, it may extend the period of validity of the rating or certificate or until the end of the period of validity of these resolutions, whichever is earlier.

Type, class and instrument ratings - I have an ECF licence issued by AESA, I am exempt from the exemption and I am exercising the company attributions of another EASA aeronautical authority, how long do I have to submit the documentation?

In accordance with the EASA Resolution of 18.03.2020, the documentation, issued and determined by the Operator and certifying compliance with the requirements established for the extension of the period of validity for 4 months, must be sent, once the situation is normalised, when the next revalidation is to be processed, also certifying compliance with the requirements that are normally established (verification of competence (LPC) as well as prerequisites).

In cases where an endorsement has been made on the back by an examiner, a copy of the licence including the back shall also be attached.

Type, class, instrument ratings - I hold a ppl licence with only the sepl rating, expiring 31.04.2020 I have the required flying experience but I have not been able to complete the refresher course of at least one hour.

In accordance with the EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020, the validity of the rating will be extended for 4 months provided that:

  • the rating was in force on 14 March and its ordinary period of validity expires before 31 July 2020,
  • and the holder additionally complies with and accredits the requirements defined in paragraph (a) of this Resolution.
Type, class, instrument ratings - If I am an operations and training manager at an aircraft operator, but I am not practising with my ratings, can I have my ratings and medical certificate extended or can I have my ratings extended?

Exemption measures may be applied provided that the holder of the FCL licence complies with and accredits the requirements established in the EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020 regarding the extension of the validity of ratings and the aeronautical medical certificate.

Type, class, instrument ratings - My rating expires on 31/07/2020, if the exemption applies would it expire on 30/11/2020?

The exemption, among other requirements, is applicable to those authorisations whose expiry date is until 31 July 2020, so that date is included and 4 months would be extended from that date.

Type, class, instrument ratings - The new expiry date for medical ratings or certificates is from what date?

The extension period is set at 4 months from the original expiry date of your licence or medical certificate. Thus, if the rating has an expiry date of 31.05.2020, the validity extension date will be 4 months from this date, i.e. it will be extended until 30.09.2020, subject to compliance with the requirements.

Once the period of validity has been extended, the corresponding rating will expire if the deadline has not been reached and the competence check established in FCL.740 has not been carried out.

Type, class, instrument ratings - Is the extension of validity of ratings defined in the aesa resolution dated 05.05.2020 automatic?

No. For the correct application of the exemption, each and every one of the requirements defined in section (a) of the aforementioned Resolution must be met and accredited.

Type, class, instrument ratings - Can the refresher assessment be theoretical or is it in-flight?
  • In accordance with the EASA Resolution dated 18.03.2020, in the case of availing of this Resolution, the assessment to be carried out shall be as determined by the Operator in accordance with the exemption that may apply to his Authority.
  • For the cases covered by the EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020 and in the case of availing of this Resolution, the briefing shall be conducted as determined by the instructor.