Manage Personnel Licences service
The Manage Personnel Licences Service is the CAA’s online system for applying for and managing personnel licences and certificates. It provides a streamlined way for individuals to complete licensing tasks without the need for paper forms.
The Manage Personnel Licences service aims to be a single solution for all personnel licensing customers, covering pilot licences, aircraft engineer licences and air traffic licences and certificates.
We will launch to each group individually as part of a multi-year project. Currently, the service is available for Student Air Traffic Controllers, Radio Operator’s Certificate of Competence (ROCC) holders and ROCC Examiners.
Note: The Restricted ROCC – Flying Display Directors (FDD) category is not included.
Accessing the service
The Manage Personnel Licences service is accessed via the CAA Customer Portal.
You will need a portal account to use the service. Refer to CAP1902B for a quick reference guide on how to set up an account and request the service.
New users of the service will also need to complete identity verification before they can begin using the service.
System user guides
We have created the following guidance materials to support customers using the service:
- CAP3228A: A practical guide for individual licence holders using the Manage Personnel Licences service
- CAP3228B: A practical guide for ROCC Examiners using the Manage Personnel Licences service
- CAP3228C: A practical guide for organisations using the Manage Personnel Licences service
System video guides
This section contains video guides for key processes within the system.
To view a demonstration of the process to apply for a Student Air Traffic Controller licence as an individual, see our video:
In this video, we will show you how to apply for a student air traffic controller license as an individual.
Once you have signed into the customer portal, click on view or apply for online services. In the right hand menu here, you can see a list of services available to you. Under your services, select manage personnel licenses individual. This is the manage personnel licenses account homepage.
Select the submit and track applications tile. Then click make an application.
Now select apply for something new and click the continue button.
Select student air traffic controller license and click continue.
You'll now see the before you start page. Read this carefully. It explains the application requirements, how long the application takes, and the payment
options. Once you are ready, click on start application.
The system will pull in your personal details from your account. Please check they are up to date. You can amend them by clicking on the link at the top of
the page. If they are correct, click continue.
This is your application task list. You will need to complete each mandatory task in section one. Check your application details before you can submit your application.
You will see that the confirm your details task is already completed.
Start by clicking on the basic training link. The system will look for a record of you completing this course and add it to your application. Check the information is correct and click save and continue. You will be returned to the task list and the basic training task is marked as completed. Next, select choose ratings.
The system will pull in any records of rating courses you have completed. Once you've checked they are correct, select continue to choose ratings. This page will only offer you ratings where you have passed the relevant rating course.
Select the ratings you would like to apply for and click save and continue. Next, select medical status.
Your medical status will pull through from the medical system selma. Please check the information is correct and click save and continue.
Next, select English language proficiency.
The system will look for a record of your English language proficiency assessment and display it. Check the details are correct and click save and continue. Next, select provide delivery details. Now, tell us where you'd like your license delivered. The system will pull in your home address or you can enter an alternative address.
If you've provided a UK address, you will be able to choose between Royal Mail or Secure Courier delivery. For nonUK addresses, the license will automatically be sent via Coua. Once you've made your choice, click save and continue.
You've now completed all the mandatory tasks and section two has unlocked.
There is an optional task to add any additional notes about this application.
If you click this link, you can add any extra information you think is relevant to your application, such as delivery instructions or explaining credits and training routes.
Next, click on check your answers, pay, and submit your application. Here you can check your answers and change any before you submit your application.
At the bottom of the page, you'll see the total cost of your application and the declaration you agree to by submitting your application. Once you're ready to submit, select confirm and continue to payment. You can choose from two payment options.
The first is to pay now by card or Apple or Google Wallet. Alternatively, you can send a payment request to someone else.
The CAA will then send an email with a payment link to your chosen recipient.
Select a payment method, then click save and continue.
Once you've made payment, you'll see this confirmation page with your application reference number. You'll also receive a confirmation email. Click go to submit and track applications to view your application status.
To view a demonstration of the process to apply for a Student Air Traffic Controller licence as an organisation on behalf of someone else, see our video:
In this video, we'll show you how to apply for a Student Air Traffic Controller Licence on behalf of someone else as an organisation.
From your account homepage, select Submit and Track Applications, then choose Make an Application.
Find the applicant by searching for their surname or CAA reference number, or select them from your organisation's member list. Then click Continue.
Select Apply for Something New and click Continue.
Choose Student Air Traffic Controller Licence, then select Continue.
You'll now see the Before You Start page. Read this carefully, as it explains the application requirements, processing times and payment options.
When you're ready, click Start Application.
The system will ask you to check the applicant's details. Make sure they are correct and up to date, then click Continue.
You'll now see the application task list. All mandatory tasks in Section 1 must be completed before you can submit the application.
The Applicant Details task will already be marked as complete.
Select Basic Training.
The system will automatically find a record of the applicant's completed basic training and add it to the application. Check the information is correct, then click Save and Continue.
You'll return to the task list and the Basic Training task will be marked as complete.
Next, select Choose Ratings.
The system will display any rating courses the applicant has completed. Check the records are correct, then select Continue to Choose Ratings.
Only ratings linked to completed and passed rating courses will be available. Select the ratings you want to apply for, then click Save and Continue.
Next, select Medical Status.
The applicant's latest medical information will be retrieved from the SELMA medical system. Check the details and click Save and Continue.
Next, select English Language Proficiency.
The system will display the applicant's English language proficiency assessment. Check the details are correct, then click Save and Continue.
Next, select Provide Delivery Details.
Choose where you'd like the licence to be sent. You can select:
- Your unit address
- The applicant's home address
- An alternative address
Once you've selected an address, click Save and Continue.
If you've chosen a UK address, you'll be able to select either Royal Mail or Secure Courier delivery.
For non-UK addresses, delivery will automatically be by courier.
Once you've made your choice, click Save and Continue.
You have now completed all mandatory tasks and Section 2 will become available.
There is an optional task called Additional Notes.
Use this section to provide any relevant information about the application, such as delivery instructions or details about training routes and credits.
Next, select Check Your Answers, Pay and Submit Your Application.
Review all the information you've entered and make any changes if needed.
At the bottom of the page, you'll see the total application fee and the declaration you'll be agreeing to when submitting the application.
When you're ready, select Confirm and Continue to Payment.
You can choose from two payment options:
- Pay now using a card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- Request payment from someone else.
If you choose to request payment, the CAA will send an email containing a payment link to your chosen recipient.
Select your preferred payment method, then click Save and Continue.
Once payment has been made, you'll see a confirmation page displaying your application reference number.
You'll also receive a confirmation email.
Select Go to Submit and Track Applications to monitor the progress of your application.
To view a demonstration of how to navigate an organisation account, see our video:
In this video, we'll show you how to navigate your Manage Personnel Licences organisation account.
After signing in to the Customer Portal, select View or Apply for Online Services from the menu on the right-hand side.
You'll see a list of services available to you. Under Your Services, select Manage Personnel Licences Organisation.
This is the account homepage. At the top of the page, you'll see your name, organisation and unit details.
Let's start with the Your Organisation Details tab.
Here, you can view and update your organisation's information, including the team email address. This is the address that will receive updates about applications.
You can also add or remove team members. Team members are people who can access the organisation account and carry out tasks such as submitting applications on behalf of your unit.
Return to the account homepage.
Next, we'll look at Submit and Track Applications.
From here, you can start a new application by selecting Make an Application. You can also view and track existing applications.
Use the filters to narrow results by application status or licence type, or search for a specific application using a surname or CAA reference number.
The table displays key information about each application, including its status and reference number.
In the Actions column, you can continue, view, cancel or delete an application.
Select View Details to see more information.
The application details page shows a full summary of the application. Use the navigation links on the left to jump to specific sections, or scroll through the page to review the entire application.
When you're finished, select Back to Top, then return to the account homepage.
Next, we'll look at Manage People.
This section allows you to add new employees to your organisation, view existing members and manage requests from individuals who want to join your organisation.
To add someone, select Add a Person.
Below, you'll find a list of current members. You can browse the list or use the search function to find a specific person.
The Manage People page provides a quick overview of each member's:
- Medical status
- English language proficiency
- Expiring licence privileges
This helps you identify whether any action may be required.
Select Manage Licences and Records next to an individual to view their detailed licensing information.
Here, you can see:
- Any air traffic licences or certificates they hold
- Their current medical status
- Their latest English language proficiency assessment
- Completed training courses
At the top of the page, you'll also find a tab for viewing employee details.
From this section, you can remove an individual from your organisation if required.
Return to the Manage People page.
The final tab is Requests to Join.
Here, you'll see a list of individuals who have requested to join your organisation.
You can review each request and approve or reject it as appropriate.