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License conversion
Pilots holding a third-country license – that is, a rating issued outside the EASA area – often face the question of converting it to a European license (EASA license) . We support you on this important path to full operational flexibility within the EASA area.
CPL(H) inkl. ATPL(H) Theorie
Theorie:
alle Fächer
Praktische Ausbildung:
Abhängig von Flugerfahrung
English Language Proficiency:
ICAO LP Level 4 oder höher
Medizinisches Tauglichkeitszeugnis:
EASA Klasse 1
Prüfungsflug:
Ja
Funkerzeugnis:
Österreichisches oder Deutsches Funkerzeugnis
CPL(H)
Theorie:
alle Fächer
Praktische Ausbildung:
Abhängig von Flugerfahrung
English Language Proficiency:
ICAO LP Level 4 oder höher
Medizinisches Tauglichkeitszeugnis:
EASA Klasse 1
Prüfungsflug:
Ja
Funkerzeugnis:
Österreichisches oder Deutsches Funkerzeugnis
PPL(H)
Theorie:
Luftrecht, Menschliches Leistungsvermögen
Praktische Ausbildung:
Keine praktische Ausbildung, wenn mehr als 100h in Helikoptern
English Language Proficiency:
-
Medizinisches Tauglichkeitszeugnis:
EASA Klasse 2
Prüfungsflug:
Ja
Funkerzeugnis:
Österreichisches oder Deutsches Funkerzeugnis
The challenge of “compliance”
In principle, the legal basis for the conversion of licenses within the EASA area is uniformly and comprehensively regulated. The aim is the harmonized recognition of ICAO-compliant licenses.
However, the individual competent authorities of the member states are granted a certain degree of discretion in the final determination of the requirements. This can lead to slight differences from country to country in the required tests or recognized prior learning.
Our expertise: Your advantage
The final cost of the conversion depends heavily on your individual situation:
What license do you currently hold? (License type, flight hours, ratings)
Which EASA license are you aiming for? (PPL, CPL, ATPL)
We specialize in precisely analyzing these individual situations. Our experts are fully familiar with the requirements and possible credit transfer options and can guide you through the entire administrative and practical process.
Rely on our experience to efficiently and compliantly convert your third-country license into a European EASA license.
Your path to an EASA license: process and required documents
The path from a third-country license to a fully-fledged European license involves several clearly defined steps.
To help you orient yourself and ensure an efficient process, we have clearly outlined the individual phases of the necessary process for you.
Preparation documentation CPL(H):
Re-license: A valid license issued by a third-country authority in compliance with ICAO Annex I.
Valid type approval or valid "Flight review" (as in the USA/FAA)
Proof of flight hours:
Accurate flight hour record (detailed flight log).
Detailed flight hour record (PIC, SIC, Copilot, night flying, type rating, FI hours, cross-country flights), ideally supplemented by a pilot's CV.
Proof of identity: Copy of current passport.
The next steps in the process:
Status Check (Flight): After a successful document check, a "status check" flight on the planned training aircraft will be conducted to determine your current training status.
Designation of the authority : The license applicant must designate the responsible national EASA authority for issuing the license in advance, as the application will be addressed there.
Training proposal for the practical training program to the aviation authority: As a rule, we propose to the responsible authority a practical training requirement of ten to twenty flight hours (for CPL(H)).
Theoretical training :
Most European aviation authorities accept theoretical training as an online course via our learning platform.
The requirement to be present in the classroom for the initial acquisition hours can therefore be waived .
Theory test : The complete theoretical test must be taken and passed at the chosen licensing authority.
Training program : After submission to the relevant licensing authority, the proposed training program is usually approved.
Benefit from our expertise
The complete and correct submission of this required documentation is the basis for a swift assessment of your credit transfer options and the creation of a customized transfer plan.
We will competently guide you through every step of the process – from the initial review of your documents to the final issuance of your EASA license.
Medical certificate of fitness
As a first step, we recommend obtaining an EASA Class 1 Medical certificate. If you do not have a Class 1 Medical certificate, the initial examination must take place at an Aeromedical Center, which are located in Lower Austria, Vienna, and Salzburg. The following link leads to a list of these centers in Austria:
Type Rating
Before starting practical training, a type rating on our primary training aircraft (Schweizer 300) is required in most cases. This consists of a theory course, 5 hours of practical flight training, followed by a 1-hour check flight. If the applicant has already logged more than 200 hours on a given aircraft type, their type rating can be recognized. There will also be the option to complete the training on the R-22.
Radio operator certificate
For the radio operator's certificate, we recommend studying for the exam abroad. Most pilots complete the "EFZ" (Emergency Radio Operator's Certificate), which is similar to the "AFZ" (Aircraft Operator's Certificate) but does not include the IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) component. Since there isn't much IFR flying in Austria, the EFZ is generally the most suitable option. The website for the learning program is: www.radiocheck.at