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Apply for an IR (A)

Forms and guidance to apply for the IR (A)

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The CBIR cannot be issued as a same day serviceThis page contains guidance on how to apply for an IR (A) and provides access to all the forms and other CAA materials you will need to make your application.

How to apply 

You can submit your application using our online application form SRG3108. 

As part of the application, you will need to upload the following supporting evidence: 

  • Examiner report form SRG2131 
  • CAA5011 or your ATO Course Completion Certificate 
  • A certified copy of your UK Part-FCL licence 
  • A certified copy of your logbook. Electronic logbooks are acceptable, provided they have been printed and each page has been hand signed and dated. 

If you are applying on the basis of a Third country ICAO licence conversion you will need to provide: 

  • Form SRG2142 
  • A certified copy of your Third country ICAO licence, validating medical certificate and certificate of revalidation 
  • If your ICAO licence does not show the validity dates of the ratings, submit certified copies of logbook pages showing the rating validity and test dates. 

If you are applying on military service you will need to provide: 

  • Form SRG2133 
  • Additional documentation required for applications based on the Military Accreditation Scheme (MAS) 

Secure courier

The CAA strongly recommends you use our secure courier service to have your documents returned to you. More information about our secure courier service

Additional documentation

If you are applying on the basis of

you will need to send us additional documentation along with your application. See the Guidance on documentation section.

For further information regarding the regulations, refer to UK Regulations | UK Civil Aviation Authority.

 

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