Exemption from the training requirement due to an ICAO third-country license for commercial pilots (ATPL) with a valid type rating

You can apply for approval for the training exemption online, by post or by fax.

Online application:

• Go to the website of the federal portal and call up the online form. The online form will guide you step by step through the information and documents required.
• You can upload the required documents directly in the form.
• You can then submit the application via the portal.
• If anything is unclear or information is missing, the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt will contact you.
• If all requirements are met, the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) will send you the result documents.
• You pay the fees.

Apply by post or fax:

• Go to the website of the federal portal and call up the online form. The online form will guide you step by step through the information and documents required.
• Once you have completed the form, print it out and send it together with the required documents by post or fax to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA).
• The remaining steps of the procedure are identical to those of the online application.
  

• You hold an ICAO airline transport pilot license (ATPL) issued by an EU third country.
• This license must include a valid type rating for the aircraft to be used for the ATPL practical test.
  

• In case of representation: Power of attorney
• Part-FCL license if available and not issued by the LBA
• Proof of flight experience
• existing ICAO third country license
  

• Delegated Regulation 2020/723 of the Commission of the European Union, Article 3(c)
• Aviation Administration Cost Ordinance (LuftKostV) - Annex Schedule of Fees

• Contradiction

There are no indications or special features.

• Information on training organizations on the website of the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA)
• Information on the requirements of the EASA regulations on proof of flight experience in Regulation (European Union) No. 1178/2011 Annex I Section F

11.12.2024