Type rating instructor

You can apply for the initial issue, renewal, revalidation, or variation of a Type Rating Instructor (TRI) certificate using the e-Licensing portal or our online Application for the issue, renewal, revalidation or variation of an instructor certificate application form (SRG2159).

The fees for a Type Rating Instructor (TRI) rating as per our current Scheme of Charges, are as follows:

• TRI Issue £153
• TRI Revalidation/Renewal £112
• TRI Variation to add an additional type £153
• TRI Variation to extend privileges £112

The fees are stated in our Scheme of Charges.

Please also refer to our Secure courier service for guidance on courier charges.

You will need to provide the following information with your application:

• A certified copy of your UK Part-FCL licence/Licensing Certificate.
• A copy of the Assessment of Competence (AoC) Examiners Report form (SRG2199/SRG1177), if an AoC was completed.
• Instructor Training Course Completion Certificate (CAA5018 or ATO equivalent).
• If applying for a variation, evidence of the necessary additional training required.

For further information please refer to our Guidance on documentation.

The UK Aircrew Regulations provides guidance and the requirements for the issue, renewal, revalidation and variation of a Type Rating Instructor (TRI) certificate. Please refer to the following sections:

General Instructor guidance

• FCL900 - Instructor certificates
• FCL915 – General prerequisites and requirements for instructors
• FCL920 – Instructor competencies and assessment
• FCL930 – Training course
• FCL935 – Assessment of competence
• FCL940 – validity of instructor certificates

• FCL.905.TRI – Privileges and conditions
• FCL.910.TRI – Restricted privileges
• FCL.915.TRI – Prerequisites
• FCL.930.TRI – Training Course
• FCL.935.TRI – Assessment of competence
• FCL.940.TRI – Revalidation and renewal

Schools and training

Please ensure that your training provider is approved to conduct the specific course that you are undertaking.

We advise that you check that your instructor and examiner hold the relevant privileges to conduct the training and any flight test, examination or assessment of competence that is being carried out.

There is further guidance available for Finding a UK Flight School or UK approved Examiner.

FCL.900c TRI Issue

To apply for a TRI certificate restricted to FCL.900c you will need to submit Application for the Verification of a Third Country ICAO Licence and/or TK examination results (SRG2142) in addition to Application for the issue, renewal, revalidation or variation of an instructor certificate Application Form (SRG2159).

TRI Issue based on EASA Credits

To apply for a TRI certificate based on an EASA licence you will need to submit Application for the Verification of a Third Country ICAO Licence and/or TK examination results (SRG2142) in addition to Application for the issue, renewal, revalidation or variation of an instructor certificate Application Form (SRG2159).

You will be required to complete discretional training determined by a UK ATO approved for the specific instructor course, followed by an Assessment of Competence (AoC) with a UK approved examiner.

We are currently working within the published service levels of 10 working days for all application types. Where an application is pended, the working days to process the application will be counted from the date of receipt of the requested additional information.

For a small number of applications, a licensing officer may require additional guidance which requires a referral to be made to a technical officer. The technical officer will review the case within 5 working days, however if further advice is needed this will be reviewed at a bi-weekly complex case review session. In such cases therefore the application will take longer to process than our standard turnaround times.

If your application is urgent, you can request that we expedite it. However, we will only expedite applications in extreme circumstances. All other applications will be processed in strict date order.

Expedite requests must be submitted in writing to customerservices@caa.co.uk and must be submitted by your Approved Training Organisation (ATO) or employer. We will not accept any expedite requests over the phone or directly from an applicant.

For further guidance please refer to our guidance on processing of applications.

When your application arrives with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), it will undergo 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 via email if we have any queries regarding your application and may keep your application pending while the additional requirements are met. Applications will only be pended for 30 days before cancellation, where no response is received.

A Type Rating Instructor (TRI) certificate is issued with a validity of 3 years.
Revalidations can be completed within the last 12 months preceding the expiry date.

Therefore, the new expiry date of a further 3 years will be calculated from the current expiry date of the TRI rating when completed within the revalidation period.