Initial issue of a multi pilot aeroplane type rating

Holding a type rating allows you to act as pilot on the type of aeroplane specified in the rating. You must hold a PPL (A), CPL(A) or ATPL(A) licence and have completed the relevant training and testing as defined in CAP804. Section 4 Part H subpart 1.

If you are the holder of an existing UK issued JAR Flight Crew licence or UK PPL(A), CPL(A) or ATPL(A) which has not already been converted to a Part-FCL licence, then this licensing action will result in the compulsory conversion of your existing licence to a Part-FCL licence.

This will require an additional application form / information which will have to be submitted, and additional requirements may have to be met. As such, please refer to the conversion information available on our website in addition to the information on this page.

Pre-Requisites

• You must complete a training course at an ATO, approved under Part-ORA.
• You must be a student pilot currently undergoing training on an MPL training course or comply with the following requirements:
  • have at least 70 hours of flight experience as PIC on aeroplanes;
  • hold a multi-engine IR(A);
  • have passed the ATPL(A) theoretical knowledge examinations in accordance with this Part; and (except when the type rating course is combined with an MCC course)
  • hold a certificate of satisfactory completion of an MCC course in aeroplanes; or have at least 500 hours as a pilot in multi-pilot operations on single-pilot multi-engine aeroplanes, in commercial air transport in accordance with the applicable air operations requirements.

MCC requirements

Please refer to CAP 804, Section 4 Part H, Subpart 1.

Theoretical Knowledge

The theoretical knowledge examination shall be written and comprise at least 100 multiple-choice questions distributed appropriately across the main subjects of the syllabus.

Skills test

• You must pass a skill test in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL.
• If you already hold a type rating for an aircraft type, with the privilege for either single-pilot or multi pilot operations, you are considered to have already fulfilled the theoretical requirements when applying to add the privilege for the other form of operation on the same aircraft type.

Base training / take offs and landings

Base training must be completed under the control of an ATO. 

Zero Flight Time Course (ZFTT)

As per CAP804 Section 4 Part H, Subpart 1.

Additional requirements

Please ensure that your examiner has met the designation of examiner for skills test for initial issue of Licences, ratings and certificates and Briefing of Non UK examiners requirements, as detailed in information notice IN 2016/003 and IN 2016/004, if applicable.

• Your medical records must be held by the UK CAA and you must hold a current and valid PART MED medical certificate appropriate to the level of licence held.
• A current and valid Language Proficiency level acceptable to the UK CAA.

Please refer to CAP 804 section 4, Part H, subpart 2.

How to apply

Once all of the requirements above have been met, please complete and submit online form SRG3108.

You will need to upload the following supporting evidence:

• Examiner report form SRG2199
• A copy of your Examiner's licence, medical and authorisation (only if you used a non-UK examiner for the skills test)
• A copy of the EASA simulator approval certificate (only if the Simulator used is not approved by the UK CAA)
• Course Completion Certificate or form SRG1107
• A copy of the EASA ATO Approval Certificate (if the course was completed with a non-UK ATO)
• A certified copy of your licence

UK military pilots need to additionally submit completed form SRG2133

Pilots applying on the basis of holding the type rating on a Third Country ICAO licence will also need to submit the following paperwork:

• Third country verification application SRG2142
• Original or certified copy of valid ICAO licence and medical
• Evidence of currency on type (certified logbooks pages)

Guidance on documentation

For questions relating to paperwork, such as how to obtain certified copies of documents, please refer to guidance on documentation.

Cost

See our licence fees and costs section.

Please note additional fees will apply if your licence needs to be converted as part of this application. The conversion process will also require ratings on a PART FCL licence to be checked for validity.

An additional fee applies if you want your documents to be returned by secure courier. More information about our secure courier service.

Associated Rules, Regulations and Forms

• Online application form
• Instrument rating Course Completion Certificate
• Certificate of Landing Completion form (to be used only if base training has been conducted with a different ATO to the type rating course)
• Type/class Course Completion Certificate (pdf) (if applicable)
• CAP 804
• Scheme of charges (Personnel Licensing)
• CAA Refund Policy
• Code of Practice
• Appeals guidance
• EASA Flight Crew website
• Information Notice IN 2016/003
• Information Notice IN 2016/004

What to expect

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 if we have any queries regarding your application and may keep your application pending whilst the additional requirements are met.

Contact us

Email: fclweb@caa.co.uk

Phone: 0330 022 1972 (Mon - Fri 08:30 - 16:30)

Licensing Department
Shared Services
Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House
Gatwick Airport South
West Sussex RH6 0YR