Frequently asked questions

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).

They are those licences that are issued in accordance with European standards and are equally valid and recognised throughout Europe. These are known as EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) licenses and include the following: LAPL; PPL SFCL,BFCL,CPL, MPL, ATPL

For the exercise of ULM flight privileges in aircraft with registration of Spain will proceed to be the holder of the ULM license issued by the Spanish Aeronautical Authority. In this case being the holder of a ULM license issued by an ICAO Country you have the possibility to perform a license validation procedure in a ULM training center authorised by AESA

The TCP certificate (EASA-142) is subject to the validity criterion, which must be kept and accredited by its holder to the operator when required by the operator, in accordance with the provisions of the CC.CCA.105 Validity of the cabin crew member certificate of the Commission Regulation EU 290/2012 of 30 March. 

In order to maintain validity, the TTCP certificate (EASA-142) must be kept in normal practice as a Passenger Cabin Crew, i.e. it has exercised the corresponding privileges during the previous 60 months in at least one type of aircraft in commercial air transport operation. The accreditation of the experience and validity of the certificate may be sought by the air operator, in accordance with the provisions of CC.GEN.030 Conservation of documents and records of the aforementioned Regulation.

Some aircraft are still regulated by individual national authorities issuing national licences such as ultralight aviation licences.