Renew a multi pilot helicopter type rating | UK Civil Aviation Authority

Holding a type rating allows you to act as pilot on the type of helicopter specified in the rating.

Note - If you are the holder of an existing UK issued JAR Flight Crew licence or UK PPL(H), CPL(H) or ATPL(HG) which has not already been converted to a Part-FCL licence, then this licensing action will result in the compulsory conversion of your existing licence to a Part-FCL licence.

This will require an additional application form/information will have to be submitted, and additional requirements may have to be met. As such, refer to the conversion information available on our website in addition to the information on this page.

Pre-Requisites

You must:

Have a current and valid helicopter licence,
An expired helicopter type rating applicable to the type being renewed,
You must take refresher training at an ATO (approved under Part-ORA) when necessary to reach the level of proficiency necessary to safely operate the relevant type of helicopter,
Pass a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL.

Ensure that your examiner has met the designation of examiner for skills test for initial issue of Licences, ratings and certificates and Briefing of Non UK examiners requirements, as detailed in information notice IN 2016/003 and IN 2016/004, if applicable.

Your medical records must be held by the UK CAA and you must hold a current and valid PART MED medical certificate appropriate to the level of licence held.
A current and valid Language Proficiency level acceptable to the UK CAA.

Refer to CAP 804 section 4, Part H, subpart 2.

Validity period

The rating is valid for 1 year from the date when you pass the skills test.

How to apply

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 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.

Once all of the renewal requirements above have been met, complete and submit the online form

You will need to upload the following supporting evidence:

Examiner report form SRG2138
Course Completion Certificate or form SRG1107
A certified copy of your licence

Guidance on documentation

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

Cost

See our licence fees and costs section.

Note that additional fees will apply if your licence needs to be converted as part of this application. The conversion process will also require ratings on a PART FCL licence to be checked for validity.

An additional fee applies if you want your documents to be returned by secure courier. More information about our secure courier service.

Associated Rules, Regulations and Forms

Online application form
Type/class Course Completion Certificate (pdf) (if applicable)
CAP 804
Scheme of charges (Personnel Licensing)
CAA Refund Policy
Code of Practice
Appeals guidance
UK Regulations | UK Civil Aviation Authority
Information Notice IN 2016/003
Information Notice IN 2016/004

What to expect

A desk based assessment from a Flight Crew Licensing Officer or Assistant. Following an acceptable assessment your licence will be processed signed and despatched. We will contact you if we have any queries regarding your application and may keep your application pending whilst the additional requirements are met.