The holder of a current and valid* CPL(A) issued in
accordance with ICAO Annex 1 by a non-JAA State
may be issued with a JAR-FCL CPL(A) providing the
experience requirements of JAR-FCL 1.155(b) and (c)
have been met. Applicants must:
• Hold a valid JAR-FCL Class 1 medical certificate.
• Undertake CPL(A) theoretical knowledge
instruction as determined by the Head of Training
of an approved training provider and pass ALL of
the JAR-FCL theoretical knowledge examinations
at CPL(A) level. Applicants who wish to attempt
examinations at a higher level (i.e. ATPL(A) level)
must undertake the full 650 hour course of approved
theoretical knowledge instruction and pass ALL of
the JAR-FCL theoretical knowledge examinations at
ATPL(A) level.
• Undertake flying training as determined by the Head
of Training of a FTO approved to conduct CPL(A)
modular flying training courses, sufficient to obtain
the pre-entry Form 170A (to include 5 hours on a
complex aeroplane type if this requirement has not
been previously satisfied) and pass the CPL(A) skill
test (in accordance with Appendices 1 and 2 to JAR-FCL
1.170) with a CAA Flight Examiner.
• Qualify for the issue of a UK Flight Radiotelephony
Operator’s Licence (FRTOL).
* The holder of an ICAO CPL(A) that is not current and
valid will be required to attend an approved FTO and
complete a modular course of CPL(A) flying training.
If during the course the Head of Training is prepared to
state in writing that completion of the FULL course is
unwarranted and recommends a reduction, CAA PLD
will give the recommendation consideration.