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Frequently asked questions

General scope – Is the possibility of exemption periods defined for four months being amended?

Before the end of the four-month period referred to in the relevant sections of the EASA Resolution of 18.3.2020 as in the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020, if EASA considers that the reasons for issuing this exemption remain applicable, it may consider extending the validity period of the authorisation or certificate for another 4 months or until the end of the validity period of this decision, whichever occurs earlier. 
 
In this sense, we recommend you to keep updated on possible updates that may affect the exercise of the privileges of your license, qualification or certificate.

Increased recurring extended rest by changing base: can 72 hours also be considered days off?

CS FTL.1.200 (b)
Regulations do not prevent the recurrent extended rest period of 72 hours per base change from also being considered for the minimum number of days off.

Certificate of Instructor and Examiner – I am an instructor tri (mpa) in force in an Ato, however my type rating expired on 30.4.2020 does it affect my instructor certificate?

For the purpose of exercising attributions as a TRI instructor (MPA) you may continue to exercise powers provided that the room of type is valid. In this case, the extension of validity of the type rating may be extended provided that it complies with and attests to the requirements defined in section (a) of the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020

Certificate of instructor and examiner – How long the validity of the certificate of instructor and examiner applies to which the decision of EASA dated 5.5.2020 applies

For the certificates referred to in the EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020, the validity of the instructor and examiner certificates valid on 14 March 2020, and whose ordinary period of validity expired before 31 July 2020, is extended until the date of validity of this Resolution, 14 November 2020.

Certificate of instructor and examiner – Does the decision of that director dated 05 May annul the previous decision of that decision dated 18 March, concerning the exemptions provided for therein?

No, the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020 is referred to incorporate those paragraphs and points explicit in it of Regulation 1178/2011 and that in the previous EASA Resolution of date were not incorporated, from which it follows and according to the paragraph: “This EASA Resolution of date complements that of 18 March, including the other professionals covered by Regulation (EU) 1178/2011.”

Certificate of Instructor and Examiner – My sfi instructor certificate expires on 30 May 2020 is there any exemption measure?

According to section (f) of the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020, the validity of the instructor and examiner certificates valid on 14 March 2020 and whose ordinary period of validity expired before 31 July 2020, during the period of application of this decision, is extended. 
 
In the case of SFI certificates issued by EASA, when issuing an independent certificate the licence holder shall submit an application to the authority for the issuance of a new certificate with the extended validity period.

Instructor’s and Examiner’s Certificate – In order to extend the duration of the Instructor Certificate’s validity, do you have to perform a specific procedure?

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.

Instructor’s and Examiner’s Certificate – How long does the validity of the instructor and examiner certificate apply to which the decision dated 18.3.2020 applies?

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.

General scope – In application of the decision of 18.3.2020, which documents allow me to prove the exemption in the period of validity of my qualification or certificate?

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.

Instructor and Examiner Certificate – How is the Examiner Certificate Extended?
  • 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.