IAA transition from RTF to ATO.
Before being able to provide training for any other Part-FCL licence, such as the Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL), a RTF must have obtained certification as an ATO in full compliance with Part-ORA and Part-FCL. Any organisation intending to provide training for the Part-FCL PPL, that does not hold RTF approval prior to 07 April 2013, must apply for and achieve ATO certification in full compliance with Part- ORA and Part-FCL prior to training being commenced.
The final date for completion of a RTF application under JAR-FCL will be 07 March 2013, however, applicants should ensure that any application or submission is completed in full in order that the approval can be processed and granted prior to 07 April 2013. Any registration applied for but not completed by 07 April 2013 will not be granted. In such cases a new application for approval as an ATO under Part-ORA will be required.
The arrangements for transition from RTF to ATO status will be subject to a conversion report which will be submitted by the IAA to EASA and subject to that organisations agreement.
It must be emphasised that any organisation which intends to continue as a RTF, until 08 April 2015 at the latest, will be able to offer training for the Private Pilot Licence only, they will not be able to offer training for any other EASA Aircrew Licence, rating or certificate such as the Light Aeroplane Pilot Licence or Aerobatics Rating.