Frequently asked questions

In cases where the EASA Resolution of 18.3.2020 applies, with respect to TRI certificates, the procedure is exactly the same as that of the authorisation with the exception of the period of validity, since in its case it always extends until November 14, 2020, the validity period of the Resolution. 

In the case of SFI, since they are certified that they are not licensed, it will be necessary to make a telematic request to AESA attaching a letter from the Operator proving that the instructor participates in activities for the staff referred to point (e) of the exemption of 18 March. 
 
Once the documentation has been received and after being evaluated, the Professional Flight Licensing Service will proceed to issue the electronic certificates and send them by telematics following the procedure published on March 24. Download the resolution here.

For the scenarios referred to in the EASA Resolution of 18.3.2020, if an examiner needs to extend his authorisation as an examiner (with expiry between March 14 and July 31), the operator must apply to EASA for the timely designation of a senior TRE. 

Although the senior examiner will not be able to make any tests, failing that, he will propose, to the candidate to extend. Following the assessment of the petition, a new certificate with a date of validity until 14 November 2020 will be issued if appropriate. 
 
If you do not have an examiner to appoint you as a senior examiner, the Service will assess the possible extension.

The EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020 adds again point FCL 1025, which was already cited in the previous resolution, however, this concern refers only to the entry of the new date. Therefore, TRE/SFE type examiners must avail themselves of the provisions of both Resolutions, in those parts that concern them.

• AESA Resolution dated 18 March, quotation: A TRE designated by AESA, on a proposal from the operator, shall note on the relevant certificate the new date of validity of the TRE.
• AESA Resolution dated May 5th citation: The validity of the instructor and examiner certificates valid on 14 March 2020 and whose ordinary period of validity expires before 31 July 2020, during the period of application of this decision, is extended. If the extension can be made in the licence, it will be noted by the examiner and if it is issued on a separate certificate, the licence holder must submit an application to the authority for the entry of the term of validity

The exemption includes those instructors who can prove that they participate in activities for staff referred to point (e) of the EASA Resolution of 18.3.2020
 
In accordance with the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020, provided that they meet and certify the requirements defined in paragraph (f) of this Resolution, as well as the requirements established in the PART FCL for the type of instructor certificate of which he holds.

In accordance with the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020 extends until November 14, 2020, the period of application of this resolution, the 60-month period set out in point CC.CCA.105 for those holders of a cabin crew member certificate who have not exercised privileges as cabin crew member, when the 60-month period ends after March 14, 2020.

Those instructors and examiners, who are eligible for the exemption, and whose certificate was in force on 14 March and valid until 31/07/2020, including, will be extended their period until 14 November 2020, once they have completed the procedures described above.

No. What applies here is the suspension of administrative deadlines of the third additional provision of Royal Decree 463/2020 of 14 March 2020 or, where appropriate, if it wishes to avail itself of point 3 of the EASA Resolution of 1 April 2020, of the Directorate of the State Aviation Safety Agency, by which it agrees the continuation of certain administrative procedures affected by Royal Decree 463/2020 of 14 March 2020 declaring the state of alarm for the management of the health crisis situation caused by COVID-19. In which you can request the issuance of the certificate with normal procedure and deadlines.

AESA Resolution of 18.3.2020 of the Directorate of the State Aviation Safety Agency, issuing an exemption, in accordance with Article 71 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139

This depends on the recurrent trainings of the operator. ORO.CC.140 and for cabin crew medical report holders (MED.C.030)
 
In the case of regular training and cabin crew verifications, in accordance with the ORO.CC.140 requirement, the operator shall ensure that crew members complete non-in-person alternative training (on-line, CBT, by video...).

Safety training certificates issued in accordance with EU-OPS shall be replaced by cabin crew certificates complying with the format set out in Annex VI by 8 April 2017 at the latest. 
 
The last amendment to the Regulation does not provide for transitional measures for the exchange of licences and certificates.

The period of validity of aeronautical medical certificates that have expired during the confinement period shall be extended provided that the holder complies with and attests to the requirements defined in section (b) of the third provision of the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020

Additional information on medical certificates is available through the following link: 
AESA >Air sector professionals>Aeronautical medicine 
Clarifications on exemptions from Aeronautical Medical Certificates and AMEs due to COVID-19