Frequently asked questions

According to the recent publication of the EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020, in the case of recent experience referred to in FCL.060 b) and c), the validity may be extended or compliance with the requirements set out in that paragraph may be alleviated, provided that this is done in accordance with an exemption issued by the air operator's Authority. In the case of Spanish aircraft operators engaged in commercial air transport or non-commercial operations with complex motor-powered aircraft, a proposal for exemption shall be submitted to the Aircraft Safety Directorate.

Training established by your EASA Operator is not approved in DLPA4. Such training shall be as determined by your applicable EASA Aviation Authority.

No notification to the EASA Aeronautical Personnel Licensing Division is not required prior to endorsement.

The exemption in the EASA Resolution of 18.03.2020 is an exemption for EASA operators, therefore not applicable to ICAO Third Country (non-EASA) operators.

In this sense, those who find themselves in this type of scenario may avail themselves of the exemption measures described in the recent EASA Resolution of 05.05.2020.

The extension of the validity of ratings shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure indicated in the corresponding sections of type, class, Instrument and additional ratings as defined in the EASA Resolution dated 18.03.2020 and EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020.

• In accordance with the EASA Resolution dated 18.03.2020, the new rating expiration date, after applying the validity extension referred to in the previous paragraph will be noted on the license by an examiner appointed by the operator (whose examiner's certificate may have been issued by any EASA Authority), upon satisfactory completion of the refresher training and assessment referred to in the EASA Resolution dated and determined by the Operator.
• Holders of EASA-issued FCL licenses availing themselves of this exemption, whose examiner (whether certified by EASA or any other EASA Authority) appointed by the operator is unable to make the endorsement on the back of their license, shall carry, accompanying their license and medical certificate and whenever exercising the privileges of their license, a copy of the exemption together with all documentation issued and determined by their operator attesting to compliance with the requirements set forth therein.
• In accordance with the EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020, and for the cases to which it is applicable, once the briefing described in point 3 of section (a) of this Resolution has been passed, an examiner, acting in accordance with the provisions of FCL.¹⁰³⁰³, shall note the new date of validity of the rating or issue an equivalent certificate, in which case, this must compulsorily accompany the license together with the rest of the documents established in this resolution.

The subject of the consultation does not fall within our competence. In this respect, the measures published in the current national regulations on the restriction of mobility shall apply.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.