Steps to Convert Your ICAO pilot Licence to an EASA Licence (PPL, CP, ATPL)

Licence conversion to EASA

If you are a holder of an ICAO licence issued by a third country, this is how you can convert your third country licence to EASA Part‑FCL in Croatia?

The ICAO licences can be converted to Part-FCL following the requirements set in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/723. To start the conversion process, the applicant can apply with form LIC-FRM-220 and supporting documents. The application must be submitted before the conversion skill test and all requirements should be met depending on the category of licence.

After receiving the application, the CCAA will request licence verification from the state of licence issue.

What are the requirements for the conversion of an ICAO PPL?

To convert an ICAO PPL to Part-FCL, the applicant shall:

·         Hold a medical certificate of at least class 2 issued in accordance with Annex IV (Part-MED) of Regulation (EU) 1178/2011;

·         Demonstrate language proficiency in accordance with point FCL.055 of Annex I (Part-FCL) of Regulation (EU) 1178/2011;

·         Have experience of more than 100 hours as a pilot;

·         Pass a written exam in Air law and Human performance at the CCAA;

·         Meet the requirements for the issue of the relevant class or type rating in accordance with Subpart H;

·         Pass a PPL skill test in accordance with Annex I (Part-FCL) of Regulation (EU) 1178/2011. The skill test has to be conducted by a flight examiner (FE) certified by the CCAA.

What are the requirements for the conversion of an ICAO CPL?

To convert an ICAO CPL to Part-FCL, the applicant shall:

·         Hold a medical certificate of class 1 issued in accordance with Annex IV (Part-MED) of Regulation (EU) 1178/2011;

·         Demonstrate language proficiency in accordance with point FCL.055 of Annex I (Part-FCL) of Regulation (EU) 1178/2011;

·         Complete additional theoretical knowledge instruction at an ATO approved for CPL/ATPL theoretical training by an EU member state – the ATO should determine the amount of training needed for the applicant after assessing their knowledge and experience;

·         Pass CPL or ATPL theoretical knowledge examination at the CCAA or at the aviation authority of any other EU member state;

·         Meet the requirements for the issue of the relevant class or type rating in accordance with Subpart H;

·         Finish additional practical training at an ATO approved by an EU member state – the ATO should determine the amount of training based on the pre-entry flight test;

·         Hold a valid rating on which the CPL skill test can be conducted in their third country licence;

·         Pass a CPL skill test in accordance with Annex I (Part-FCL) of Regulation (EU) 1178/2011 with a flight examiner (FE) certified by the CCAA. *CPL(A) skill test should be conducted on a complex class rated airplane (SEP or MEP) certificated for the carriage of at least four persons, which has a variable pitch propeller and retractable landing gear.

·         To convert the instrument rating from an ICAO licence, the applicant has to finish Competency-based modular flying training course in accordance with Appendix 6 Aa of Regulation (EU) 1178/2011 and pass the IR skill test.

What are the requirements for the conversion of an ICAO ATPL?

To convert an ICAO ATPL to Part-FCL, the applicant shall:

·         Meet the experience requirements for the issue of an ATPL in accordance with Subpart F;

·         Pass the ATPL theoretical knowledge examination at the CCAA or at an aviation authority of any other EU member state;

·         Hold a medical certificate of class 1 issued in accordance with Annex IV (Part-MED) of Regulation (EU) 1178/2011;

·         Demonstrate language proficiency in accordance with point FCL.055 of Annex I (Part-FCL) of Regulation (EU) 1178/2011;

·         Hold a valid multi-pilot type rating in their ICAO licence and have more than 500 flight hours on that type for airplanes or more than 350 flight hours in case of helicopters;

·         Pass an ATPL skill test in accordance with Annex I (Part-FCL) of Regulation (EU) 1178/2011. The skill test has to be conducted by a type rating examiner (TRE) certified by the CCAA on an FSTD of the relevant type which is certified by EASA or an EU member state.

At Flight School Croatia you can complete your Theoretical Knowledge Conversion training after which we issue you your recomendation for official examination in CCAA in Zagreb. Furthermore, we help you with your documentation and provide support throughout the conversion process.

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