The written examinations in 'Navigation', 'Meteorology', ‘Air Law and Licensing Policy’ and 'FISO Procedures’ last 30 minutes each. The pass mark is 75%.
Permitted equipment
- Candidates are not allowed any type of calculator in the examinations, this includes mobile phones, smart watches and the CRP-1 for the navigation exam.
- Candidates are to use only a blue or black pen for completion of the answer sheet.
- Dictionaries are not permitted.
Syllabus and more information
Further information about the examinations and the syllabus is available in:
- CAP 1032 - Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer Licensing.
Applications to undertake the written examinations should be made on form:
- SRG 1414 - Flight Information Service Officer’s Licence Application
The closing date for applications is 15 clear working days before the date of the examination.
Examination timetable
2024
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Exam date |
Closing date of applications: |
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13 December |
29 November |
2025
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Exam date |
Closing date of applications: |
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7 February |
24 January |
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4 April |
21 March |
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6 June |
23 May |
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1 August |
18 July |
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10 October |
26 September |
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12 December |
28 November |
Venue
Examinations are held at Gatwick - CAA, Aviation House, RH6 0YR.
Examination procedure
If you are sitting all four examination papers, you will be presented with one paper at a time.
All candidates are required to be at the venue and available to be called through for the examination session, no later than 20 minutes prior to the start time.
Cost
The charges for FISO examinations can be found in the CAA’s Scheme of Charges, ORS5 (Personnel Licensing).
Theoretical examinations and the resit requirements
A partial pass in the FISO written examinations may only be carried forward once to the next examination sitting.
- In the event of a partial pass only the subject previously failed is required to be taken again.
- If the candidate fails this subject on the second attempt, all four subjects will be required to be taken again on the third written examination sitting.
- Candidates using exempting qualifications such as a valid UK PPL will also be required to take all four examinations following a second attempt examination failure.
- If any of the written examinations are failed on the 3rd examination sitting the candidate is required to wait 12 months from the date of the last sitting before all 4 subjects are required to be retaken, at which point the limitations described in the bullet points above will recommence.
The 12-month exclusion period may be reduced with prior agreement from the CAA if the candidate has successfully completed an acceptable training course.
Introducing electronic examinations (e-Exams)
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), as the Competent Authority for Examinations is in the process of introducing e-Exams to replace the paper-based system. This transition has begun with Flight Crew Professional examinations for Aeroplane & Helicopter ATPL, CPL and IR.
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