ATPL conversions

To convert an ATPL, the applicant will have to fulfil the requirements below.

  • Fulfil the experience requirements for the issue of an ATPL, for the relevant aircraft category, according to subpart F in Annex I to regulation (EU) 1178/2011. See table below.
  • Fulfil the requirements for the issue of the relevant class or type rating, in accordance with subpart H in regulation (EU) 1178/2011
  • Pass a full EASA theoretical ATPL examination
  • Obtain an EASA medical certificate class 1
  • Obtain an EASA language proficiency, minimum level 4
  • Pass an EASA ATPL skill test, in accordance with regulation (EU) 1178/2011.
Experience requirements Aeroplane Helicopter
Total flight time 1500h 1000h
MPO 500h 350h
PIC/PICUS 250h 250h
Cross-country 200h of which at least 100h PIC 200h of which at least 100h PIC
Instrument time 75h 130h
Night flight 100h 100h

To apply for an ATPL conversion, use the form below.

Application form for conversion of ATPL, PPL, SPL and BPL