Jetstream, no it's not for your licence. It is a " TOOL" allowance for your professional trade. I.E, flightbag, uniform cleaning, calculator, etc.etc. Tools that you need to carry out your trade.You will need to keep reciepts, and this allowance is known to be calculated differently from tax office to tax office. I know that the guys out of East Midlands get bugg@r all, whilst the Nigels in Heathrow get £720. Plus it will be restricted to your tax rate. Therefore you will only see 40% of it as dosh for her in doors. Hope that helps!