We use necessary cookies to make our website work. We'd also like to use optional cookies to understand how you use it, and to help us improve it.

For more information, please read our cookie policy.

Personnel licensing

  

Air Traffic Services Licensing


Services for Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOS), Student Air Traffic Controllers, Flight Information Service Officers (FISO) & Radio Operators Certificate of Compliance (ROCC) licensing

This section provides links to information on licensing requirements and processes for key roles within UK air traffic services. It includes guidance and resources for individuals applying for or maintaining these licences.

   

Engineer Licensing


Services for Part-66 & British Civil Airworthiness Requirements (BCAR) licensing

This section provides links to information and access to services for individuals applying for, updating, or renewing licences under the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s Part-66 and British Civil Airworthiness Requirements (BCAR) frameworks. These licensing pathways support aircraft maintenance engineers and technicians in meeting regulatory standards for competence and certification.

BCAR

UK Part-66

   

Commercial Pilot Licensing


Services for professional pilot licensing

This section provides links to guidance and access to licensing services for professional pilots operating aeroplanes and helicopters under UK regulatory frameworks. It includes information on initial licence applications, rating additions, conversions, and renewals.

  

General Aviation Pilot Licensing


Services for private pilot licensing

This section provides links to information and access to services for individuals seeking private pilot licences for aeroplanes and helicopters under UK aviation regulations. It includes guidance on licence types, conversion requirements, and application procedures. Each licensing pathway includes relevant documentation and guidance to support applicants in meeting the necessary regulatory standards.

Private pilot licences

  

Instructor and Examiner Licensing


Services for instructor and examiner licensing

This section provides links to information and access to services for individuals seeking certification as flight instructors or examiners under UK aviation regulations. It includes guidance on initial applications, privileges, and approved examiner listings.

Instructors and examiners

 

Application processes


  

Organisation licences


This section provides links to guidance and access to licensing and approval services for aviation-related organisations operating in the UK. It covers regulatory requirements across various sectors including aircraft maintenance, airline operations, aerodromes, balloon operations, corporate aviation, and travel companies.

News from UK Civil Aviation Authority

  1. UK Aviation Growth Continues with Record Passenger Numbers
  2. Consultation launched on early cost recovery for Heathrow expansion
  3. New safety insights to guide future eVTOL regulation published