Are UK airlines pushing for the UK CAA to recognise EASA licences.
Hi,
I've heard rumours about the UK CAA recognising EASA Licences in the near future (2026), however I'm not too Sure about how true this is. The rumours I have heard so far is that UK airlines such as EZY are beginning to train their SIM pilots to not only be able to asses UK pilots but also EASA licensed pilots. Obviously, if this is true it does not necessarily mean that the UK CAA will accept EASA licences, but in combination with other rumours from a few reputable sources in EZY/ EJU such as many UK airlines putting pressure on the UK CAA to recognise EASA Licenses, due to the current UK pilot shortage, makes it sound pretty promising. However, I have also heard that there is not a Pilot shortage in the UK, so I'm not too sure what to believe. With aviations current growth, globally and in the UK, with runway expansions in LHR and LGW and increase in demand for pilots I can only assume that the UK will require more pilots than they can currently train. I am currently based in the Europe and have the right to work in Both the UK and Europe, however I only have a EASA Licence and would like to be based in the UK, and therefore feel as though I may be too hopeful when hearing these rumours. Therefore I wanted to ask the community If they have heard any news regarding this.