Apply for a BCAR Section L licence

Once all the requirements have been met, please complete:

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence Grant of Extension Application (SRG1005)  
• Type Rating Record of Experience (SRG1007). To also be completed if the application includes aircraft type or group ratings.
  
  The application, supporting documents and a copy of your UK Part 66 licence should be submitted using the Application Form Submission Service linked on the SRG1005 form.

 If you prefer you can submit your application and supporting documents through the CAA Customer Portal

The following information is guidance on the cost for the issue of a BCAR Section L AMEL:

• For the issue of a BCAR Section L Licence without type ratings, £348.00
• For the issue of a BCAR Section L licence with type or group ratings, £513.00 

An additional fee will be payable if you wish your documents to be returned by secure courier

In the event of a discrepancy between the information here and the Official Record Series 5, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Scheme of Charges  takes precedence.

The following information needs to be sent with your application:

• Application for a BCAR Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (Form SRG1005  or online application).
• If applicable, the Type Rating Record of Experience (Form SRG1007)
• The recommendation attachment (SRG1029), this attachment requires to be signed off by the appropriate person in an Authoritative position who can support the evidence completed licence application.
• The required fee.

To ensure you complete your application correctly, please refer to the following associated rules, regulations and forms to help you with your application:

• BCAR Section L (CAP 468)
• Civil Aircraft Airworthiness Information and Procedures (CAP 562), leaflets H-20 and H-30
• AMEL Portal Forms User Guide
• Scheme of Charges (Personnel licensing)
• CAA Refund Policy
• British Civil Airworthiness Requirements, Section A (CAP 553)
• Air Navigation Order 2016

It is the licence holder’s responsibility to ensure they are familiar with the regulatory requirements applicable to non-Part 21 aircraft. For example, the requirements for the issue of a Certificate of Release to Service under the Air Navigation Order.

The below information offers guidance for how long it will take for your application to be processed:

• We endeavour to process applications in 30 working days from date of receipt.
• Incomplete applications are not subject to the 30-working day turnaround time until all application requirements are met.
• Most BCAR Section L applications will require an oral examination (oral board). This will be arranged following assessment by an Airworthiness Surveyor. You will be contacted to arrange a time for this and this timescale will be outside the processing time above.

The below information explains what will happen to your application next:

• The assessment of your application is completed by a Licensing Officer followed by an Airworthiness Surveyor.
• Following an acceptable assessment and oral examination, the Licence is then processed, signed and dispatched to the individual.
• We will contact you if we have any queries regarding your application and may keep your application pending for 30 working days awaiting any additional documentation to be submitted.
• A refund fee may be charged if the assessment results in the rejection of your application. This will also be applied if you choose to cancel your application.

The BCAR Section L Licence is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.  Licences are valid once signed by the holder.