UK CAA License Application Turnaround Times
 

Does anyone have recent experience applying for a night rating with the UK CAA. I am trying to find out how long it takes for an application to be turned around. Also, I have heard that you can go to Gatwick and they will do it there and then if you wait. Is that correct.
Responses much appreciated!

Why do you not Telephone them.


http://www.caa.co.uk/General-aviatio...ounter-service

Last time I sent a postal application, it took weeks. Ever since then I’ve used their counter service. Be there when the doors open. It’s worth the flight/travel costs.

Thanks chaps. So the counter service works OK?

I went down there last year to get a type rating put on my licence. Got down there first thing, was out in about one hour. I would think that getting a night rating put on your license would be fairly straightforward and if you go down there they will turn it around in a few hours.

Recent similar experience to DrJones. Was in and out in an hour adding a new type rating to my licence.

Brilliant. Thank you everybody. I shall go for the counter service I think.

The only issue is that you need to go at a time that matches your rating. Early morning for type ratings, in foggy conditions for IR, and at night for a night rating... Good Luck

Correct

I remember you need 2 guys for a ME rating to be added on your license