Brexit information for examiners, ATOs and pilots
2020-12-31
Until December 31st 2020
In order to avoid misunderstanding, the Swedish Transport Agency would like to clarify that Swedish examiners may proceed to conduct skill test, Assessment of Competence and Proficiency checks to the same extent as prior to Brexit on UK licence holders. There is no restriction on UK examiners performing skill test, Assessment of Competence and Proficiency checks to the same extent as prior to Brexit on Swedish license holders. This information is valid until December 31st 2020 unless other information is published on the Swedish Transport Agency´s website.
From 1st January 2021
From 1st January 2021, the UK is considered a third country, which means that examiners, instructors, ATO/DTO that have an UK licence or certificate cannot be approved for training and examinations for licences, certificates and qualifications for Swedish licence holders. A pilot wishing to convert his UK licence to a Part-FCL licence must meet the conversion requirements set out in the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/723.
There are currently no credits or transitional provisions for pilots who hold a UK licence and wish to obtain a Part-FCL licence.
Latest information from UK CAA
Because the UK is a Signatory State to the Chicago Convention, UK Part-FCL licences will continue to be valid for the operation of UK-registered aircraft.
The UK CAA will provide a document to all UK Part-FCL holders to confirm the legal validity of their licences should they be subject to a ramp inspection.
Pilots with UK licences who want to fly EU-registered aircraft after the transition period will need to have transferred their licence to another EASA member state (before December 31st 2020). For those who wishes to transfer his/her license to Sweden, it is perfectly fine to start the process as soon as possible. However, the transferred license will not be issued until after new year and please note that he/she may not exercise his/her privileges before the license is issued.
Pilots with EASA-issued licences required to operate UK-registered aircraft will require a UK validation, which will be available to pilots in late December 2020.
For more information from CAA UK, please contact them directly.