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bose-x · 3rd July 2009, 09:13

Serge,

There are a number of different types of examiner and the requirements for each varies slightly according to the use that they are put to.

R - Revalidation Examiners, are able to complete revalidation by experience requirements for pilots. To become an R examiner you do apply to the authority and state a case, it is normally applied through flying schools so that staff instructors can do the 2 year flight and sign the license at a single go. When you become an LAA coach you are also able to become an R Examiner if approved by the head coach. In special circumstances it is possible to have the authority approve you as a free lance.

FE - PPL & CPL, are able to initial PPL (and with an extension CPL) skills tests. These are usually people who are operating with FTO's doing PPL training or the commercial schools doing CPL stuff. This is done by applying to the authority and the Chief Pilot will decide if he needs another examiner in your area and you meet the requirements. If you do then you go on a 3 day training course and the do a flight test with the CAA Staff Examiners.

CRE - these are able to all skill tests beyond the basic PPL. They can do LST,LPC for single and multi engine, add class ratings such as Single Engine Turbine, microlight, Instrument rating revalidation and initial 170A, IMC etc. They can also do type rating tests LST/LPC for single pilot type ratings single/multi engine. Getting this rating is the same as for the FE.

All licences have R examiner embedded within it. The examiner will use the prefix and their licence number according to the job being done at the time.

UK/R/XXXXX for revaldidation.
UK/FE/xxxxxx
UK/CRE/xxxxxx for skills tests.

Beyond that there are specific type rating examiners, usually guys from the multi crew environment.

To become an Examiner you must hold an Instructor qualification equivalent to the level you wish to examiner for and hold or have held a CPL,with the exception of the R examiner where it is possible to be approved on a PPL. For the multi pilot stuff then you have to be an ATPL.

This all refers to the UK, it might differ in other countries.

I hope this helps.

3rd July 2009, 09:13	#17 (permalink)
bose-x Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: UK,Northants Age: 40 Posts: 4,048	Serge, There are a number of different types of examiner and the requirements for each varies slightly according to the use that they are put to. R - Revalidation Examiners, are able to complete revalidation by experience requirements for pilots. To become an R examiner you do apply to the authority and state a case, it is normally applied through flying schools so that staff instructors can do the 2 year flight and sign the license at a single go. When you become an LAA coach you are also able to become an R Examiner if approved by the head coach. In special circumstances it is possible to have the authority approve you as a free lance. FE - PPL & CPL, are able to initial PPL (and with an extension CPL) skills tests. These are usually people who are operating with FTO's doing PPL training or the commercial schools doing CPL stuff. This is done by applying to the authority and the Chief Pilot will decide if he needs another examiner in your area and you meet the requirements. If you do then you go on a 3 day training course and the do a flight test with the CAA Staff Examiners. CRE - these are able to all skill tests beyond the basic PPL. They can do LST,LPC for single and multi engine, add class ratings such as Single Engine Turbine, microlight, Instrument rating revalidation and initial 170A, IMC etc. They can also do type rating tests LST/LPC for single pilot type ratings single/multi engine. Getting this rating is the same as for the FE. All licences have R examiner embedded within it. The examiner will use the prefix and their licence number according to the job being done at the time. UK/R/XXXXX for revaldidation. UK/FE/xxxxxx UK/CRE/xxxxxx for skills tests. Beyond that there are specific type rating examiners, usually guys from the multi crew environment. To become an Examiner you must hold an Instructor qualification equivalent to the level you wish to examiner for and hold or have held a CPL,with the exception of the R examiner where it is possible to be approved on a PPL. For the multi pilot stuff then you have to be an ATPL. This all refers to the UK, it might differ in other countries. I hope this helps.