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UK Civil Aviation Regulations

These are published by the CAA on our UK Regulations pages. EU Regulations and EASA Access Guides published by EASA no longer apply in the UK. Our website and publications are being reviewed to update all references. Any references to EU law and EASA Access guides should be disregarded and where applicable the equivalent UK versions referred to instead.



Applicants for a type rating must complete a training course and the base training/take offs and landings at an ATO.

The type rating training course must include the mandatory training elements for the relevant type as defined in the operational suitability data established in accordance with Part-21.

Applicants for the first type rating course for a multi-pilot aeroplane must be a student pilot currently undergoing training on an MPL training course or comply with the following requirements:

  • have at least 70 hours of flight experience as PIC on aeroplanes;
  • hold or have held a multi-engine IR(A);
  • have passed the ATPL(A) theoretical knowledge examinations in accordance with Annex 1 Part FCL;
    and except when the type rating course is combined with an MCC course:
  • hold a certificate of satisfactory completion of an MCC course in aeroplanes; or
  • hold a certificate of satisfactory completion of MCC in helicopters and have more than 100 hours of flight experience as a pilot on multi-pilot helicopters; or
  • have at least 500 hours as a pilot on multi-pilot helicopters; or
  • have at least 500 hours as a pilot in multi-pilot operations on single- pilot multi-engine aeroplanes, in commercial air transport in accordance with the applicable air operations requirements.
  • have completed the training course specified in FCL.745.A.

Multi-crew cooperation training course — aeroplanes

The MCC training course shall comprise at least:

  • 25 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction and exercises; and
  • 20 hours of practical MCC training, or 15 hours in the case of student pilots attending an ATP integrated course.

An FNPT II MCC or an FFS shall be used. When the MCC training is combined with initial type rating training, the practical MCC training may be reduced to no less than 10 hours if the same FFS is used for both the MCC and type rating training.

  • The MCC training course shall be completed within 6 months at an ATO.
  • Unless the MCC course has been combined with a type rating course, on completion of the MCC training course the applicant shall be given a certificate of completion.
  • An applicant having completed MCC training for any other category of aircraft shall be exempted from 25 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction and exercises.

See FCL.735.A for details.


Training and testing

Theoretical

The syllabus is detailed in AMC1 FCL.725(a) found at the foot of this page.

The applicant for a class or type rating shall pass a theoretical knowledge examination organised by the ATO to demonstrate the level of theoretical knowledge required for the safe operation of the applicable aircraft class or type.

For multi-pilot aeroplanes, the theoretical knowledge examination shall be written and comprise at least 100 multiple-choice questions distributed appropriately across the main subjects of the syllabus.

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Flying

Applicants must complete an approved course with a suitably authorised ATO.

Skill test

An applicant for a class or type rating shall pass a skill test in accordance with Appendix 9
to Part-FCL to demonstrate the skill required for the safe operation of the applicable class or type of
aircraft.

The applicant shall pass the skill test within a period of 6 months after commencement of the type rating training course and within a period of 6 months preceding the application for the issue of the class or type rating.

Specific requirements for pilots undertaking a zero flight time type rating (ZFTT) course - aeroplanes

A pilot undertaking instruction at a ZFTT course shall have completed, on a multi-pilot turbo-jet aeroplane certificated to the standards of CS-25 or equivalent airworthiness code or on a multi-pilot turbo-prop aeroplane having a maximum certificated take-off mass of not less than 10 tonnes or a certificated passenger seating configuration of more than 19 passengers, at least if:

  • if an FFS qualified to level CG, C or interim C is used during the course, 1 500 hours flight time or 250 route sectors;
  • if an FFS qualified to level DG or D is used during the course, 500 hours flight time or 100 route sectors.

When a pilot is changing from a turbo-prop to a turbo-jet aeroplane or from a turbo-jet to a turbo-prop aeroplane, additional simulator training shall be required.

Please note: ZFTT course is not available for pilots who are applying for the first MP type.

See FCL.730.A for details.

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Revalidation and renewal of ratings

Renewal and alternative means of compliance

If your rating expires, you will need to take refresher training as determined by an ATO and pass a proficiency check with a suitably qualified examiner.

Refresher training

The paragraph (b)(1) of FCL.740 determines that if a class or type rating has lapsed, the applicant shall take refresher training at an ATO. The objective of the training is to reach the level of proficiency necessary to safely operate the relevant type or class of aircraft.

The amount of refresher training needed should be determined on a case-by-case basis by the ATO taking into account the following factors:

  • the experience of the applicant;
  • the amount of time elapsed since the privileges of the rating were last used;
  • the complexity of the aircraft;
  • whether the applicant has a current rating on another aircraft type or class;
    and
  • where considered necessary, the performance of the applicant during a proficiency check for the rating in an FSTD or an aircraft of the relevant type or class.

It should be expected that the amount of training needed to reach the desired level of competence will increase with the time elapsed since the privileges of the rating were last used.

Once the ATO has determined the needs of the applicant, it should develop an individual training programme based on the ATO's approved course for the rating, focussing on the aspects where the applicant has shown the greatest needs.

Theoretical knowledge instruction should be included as necessary; such as for type-specific system failures in complex aircraft. The performance of the applicant should be reviewed during the training and additional instruction provided where necessary to reach the standard required for the proficiency check.

After successful completion of the training, the ATO should provide a training completion certificate to the applicant, describing the training provided. The training completion certificate should be presented to the Examiner prior to the Proficiency check.

Following the successful renewal of the rating the completion certificate and examiner report form should be submitted to the competent authority, together with the relevant application form if the examiner cannot sign the certificate of revalidation in Section XII of the UK-issued licence.

Note: Licence holders, ATOs and examiners are reminded that examiners are only authorised to sign the certificate of validation in Section XII (page 5 onwards) of a UK-issued licence when the rating is still shown on page 4 (Section XII) of the licence.

If the rating is no longer printed on page 4 (Section XII) of the licence, but appears in the section “ratings previously held by holder”, the rating is no longer included in the licence and cannot be reinstated by an examiner. In those circumstances application for renewal of the rating must be made to the CAA so that the rating may be made valid by being included in the licence again.

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Revalidation

To revalidate the rating you must pass a proficiency check with an examiner.

The proficiency check must take place within the 3 months immediately before the rating's expiry date. Please contact your nearest Approved Training Organisation for more details.

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Credits available

Third country licence holder

The terms for the conversion of ATPL, CPL and the transfer of any 3rd Country Ratings or Certificates to the equivalent Part-FCL Ratings or Certificates were previously set out in Article 8 of the EASA Aircrew Regulation. Further guidance is now available in CAP 1939.

A current and valid class or type rating contained in a licence issued by a third country may be inserted in a Part-FCL licence provided that the applicant:

  • complies with the experience requirements and the prerequisites for the issue of the applicable type or class rating in accordance with Part-FCL;
  • passes the relevant skill test for the issue of the applicable type or class rating in accordance with Part-FCL;
  • is in current flying practice with a current and valid ICAO licence and validating medical certificate;
  • for aeroplane type ratings, 500 hours of flight experience as a pilot in that type;

If you have flown less than 500 hours on type and/or your ICAO licence, rating and medical are not all current, you may still transfer the rating under the terms of Article 3 of the Acceptance of Third-Country Certification of Pilots Regulation.

You will need to complete discretional training at a UK CAA approved training organisation prior to completing the skill test, there is no requirement to have the training pre-approved by the ATO's CAA Licensing Standards Inspector. 

Application

We will need to verify your licensing details with your other authority. Therefore, you must submit an online form SRG2142 and a copy of your ICAO licence, medical and logbook must be submitted with your application.

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UK military flight crew

The Military Accreditation Scheme sets out the credits for UK Military Flight Crew, so the scheme is only open to serving Members of HM UK Forces or people discharged from HM UK Forces.  

The scheme is only open to people who can provide proof of UK Military service.

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Holders of a UK issued Part FCL licence in another category

Pilots holding a flight test rating issued in accordance with FCL.820 who were involved in development, certification or production flight tests for an aircraft type, and have completed either 50 hours of total flight time or 10 hours of flight time as PIC on test flights in that type, shall be entitled to apply for the issue of the relevant type rating, provided that they comply with the experience requirements and the prerequisites for the issue of that type rating, as established in this Subpart for the relevant aircraft category.

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How to apply

Initial issue

There are two ways to apply for a multi pilot type rating; using e-Licensing  or using our online Avoka form. 

e-Licensing

If you choose to apply using e-Licensing, you will need to upload supporting documents as part of the application.

Applicants will be asked for different supporting documentation depending on the selections they have made during the application. The table below lists the evidence you may be asked for and what you should upload in that section.

Table caption
Name in e-Licensing Document required
Identification Document

Proof of your ID (This can be a certified copy of your valid passport/full UK photographic driving licence, or a close up photo of you holding your ID in which your face and ID are clearly visible)

Type Rating Skill Test (SRG2199)

Examiner report form SRG2199

Type Rating ATO Course Certificate

Course completion certificate

Evidence of take offs and landings unless ZFTT course completed

Multi Crew Cooperation course completion certificate (MCC) if it is your first multi-pilot test

Upset Prevention and Recovery Training course completion certificate (UPRT) if it is your first multi-pilot test

Certified copy of licence for update rating(s) A copy of your licence

Please note that you cannot use e-Licensing to submit your application if you are using credits from a Third Country Licence. In this instance, you would need to submit an online form instead.

Online application

You may choose to submit your application using our online form.

If you choose this method, you will need to upload the following supporting evidence:

  • Examiners report form SRG2199
  • Course Completion Certificate or form SRG1107
  • Evidence of take offs and landings (unless ZFTT course completed)
  • Form SRG1112 (only if take offs and landings were conducted with a different ATO)
  • Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) course completion certificate (only if it is your first Multi-Pilot type)
  • Upset Prevention and Recovery Training course completion certificate (only if it is your first Multi-Pilot type)
  • A copy of your licence

UK military pilots need to additionally submit completed form SRG2133

Pilots applying on the basis of holding the type rating on a Third Country ICAO licence  need to submit the following paperwork:

  • Examiners report form SRG2199
  • Course Completion Certificate or form SRG1107 (if applying under Article 3)
  • Letter from operating company confirming number of hours on type (for those who work for a UK AOC)
  • Original logbook/ logbook copies (for those who do not work for a UK AOC)
  • A copy of your licence
  • Third country verification application SRG2142
  • Original or copies of valid ICAO licence and medical
  • Evidence of currency on type (logbooks pages or Certificate of Revalidation)
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Revalidation

If your licence has been signed up in the field, there is no need to make an application. However, you must ensure that your examiner emails the paperwork to licenceapplications@caa.co.uk, so this can be stored on your file. 

If you have an e-Licensing account, you will need to update the expiry date of your rating so that the information in your portal matches your licence. Please refer to our e-Licensing guidance for more information. 

If your examiner has not endorsed your licence, you will need to submit online application form SRG3108 for us to reissue your licence. You will need to upload the following as supporting evidence during the application:

  • Examiners report form SRG2199
  • A copy of your licence
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Renewal

If your licence has been signed up in the field, there is no need to make an application. However, you must ensure that your examiner emails the paperwork to licenceapplications@caa.co.uk, so this can be stored on your file.

If you have an e-Licensing account, you will need to update the expiry date of your rating so that the information in your portal matches your licence. Please refer to our e-Licensing guidance for more information.

If your licence was not endorsed by your examiner, or the rating is on the back of your licence, you need to submit an application to the CAA.

There are two ways to apply for a renewal; using e-Licensing or using our online Avoka form. 

e-Licensing

To renew your rating, click on the 'i' next to your rating and then click on 'Apply to Reinstate Rating'.

The table below lists the evidence you may be asked for as part of your application and what you should upload in that section.

Name in e-Licensing Document required
Identification Document

Proof of your ID (This can be a certified copy of your valid passport/full UK photographic driving licence, or a close up photo of you holding your ID in which your face and ID are clearly visible)

Type Rating Skill Test Reinstate Examiner report form SRG2199

Type Rating ATO Course Certificate Reinstate

Course completion certificate

Certified Copy of licence for update rating(s)

A copy of your licence


Online application


You can submit your application using our online form.

If you choose this method, you will need to upload the following supporting evidence:

  • Examiner report form SRG2199
  • Certificate of Course Completion or form SRG1107
  • A copy of your licence
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During the current Covid-19 pandemic, we ask that all paperwork is sent to us electronically.

Guidance on documentation

For questions relating to paperwork, such as how to obtain certified copies of documents, please refer to guidance on documentation.

Contact us

If you have any questions please contact our licensing team:

Email fclweb@caa.co.uk (preferred)
Phone 0330 022 1972 (Mon - Fri 08:30 - 16:30)

Related Information

If you have a disability and require assistance with submitting your application online, please do not hesitate to contact our support team on 0330 022 1972 (Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30).

Schools and training

Please ensure that your training provider is approved to conduct the training that you are undertaking.

We strongly recommend you check that your instructor and examiner hold the relevant privileges to conduct the training and any flight test, examination or assessment of competence that is being carried out.

How to find a UK examiner or UK approved school

EASA ratings list and flight simulators

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