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Pilot licences in EASA member states
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) establishes common rules for participating states.
EASA generally does not issue individual pilot licences. The relevant national aviation authority issues the licence under the applicable EASA rules.
Licences
| Licence | Medical | Main requirements |
|---|---|---|
| LAPL | LAPL medical | Approved training, theory examinations and a skills test. |
| PPL | Class 2 | Theoretical knowledge, flight instruction and a skills test. |
| CPL | Class 1 | Commercial-level theory, approved training, experience and a skills test. |
| MPL | Class 1 | Approved multi-crew training programme and assessments. |
| ATPL | Class 1 | ATPL theory, required experience and applicable aircraft qualification and skills-test requirements. |
The PPL, CPL and ATPL ages and associated training requirements are set out in the EASA Part-FCL rules.
Examinations
The exact syllabus depends on the licence and aircraft category.
For the aeroplane ATPL theoretical knowledge examination, the syllabus covers 13 subject areas, including:
- Air law
- Aircraft general knowledge
- Instrumentation
- Mass and balance
- Aircraft performance
- Flight planning
- Human performance
- Meteorology
- General and radio navigation
- Operational procedures
- Principles of flight
- Communications
Passing the theory examinations alone does not qualify someone for an ATPL. Flight experience, medical fitness and other applicable requirements must also be satisfied.
Fees
There is no single EASA-wide individual pilot licence application fee. The relevant national authority sets or administers the applicable charges.
When comparing costs, distinguish the national authority’s examination and licence fees from the flight school’s training package.
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