This part of the department is responsible for the licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, the approval of training courses and Organisations under Part-147. Licences are issued under Part-66, which provides a common and mutually acceptable standard across EASA member States. Additionally, UK National licences may be issued under BCAR Section L.
This part of department is responsible for the grant of pilot, flight engineer and radio-telephony licences and additional qualifications for aeroplanes, helicopters, gyroplanes, airships and free balloons for private and professional flying. We also approve training organisations and courses, authorise licensing examiners and provide a range of licensing examination, flight test, administrative and general services. Note: Except for professional flying, glider flying is regulated under arrangements made by the British Gliding Association.
Personnel Licensing - Air Traffic Services
This part of the department is responsible for the grant of Air Traffic Services licences. Three levels of service are provided in the United Kingdom, with an appropriate licence or certificate for each level:
Air Traffic Control Officer (ATCO)
Flight Information Service Officer (FISO)
Air/Ground Communication Service Operator
The training and qualification of ATCO's and FISO's lead to a licence, whereas Air/Ground and Offshore Communications Operators hold a Certificate of Competence.
The approval of Air Traffic Service training providers, policy matters and standardisation remain with the Air Traffic Standards Department.
You can contact the Personnel Licensing Department by telephone on 01293 573700 or by our e-mail addresses: fclweb@caa.co.uk or eldweb@caa.co.uk or pldapprovalsupport@caa.co.uk
Please quote your CAA Reference number if known.For Air Traffic Services telephone 01293 573355 or by our e-mail address: ats.licensing@caa.co.uk
Please note, the oldest licence applications in progress are:
*Date refers to licence issue and conversion from BCAR Section L using our normal process. Note that conversion from BCAR Section L using our fast-track process typically take a maximum of 10 working days. Should the delay in the issue of your licence be affecting your employment, please ask you employer to contact us on eldweb@caa.co.uk.
Last updated: 6 October 2008
