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Multi-crew pilot licence

With a multi-crew pilot licence (MPL), you can act as co-pilot in an aeroplane required to be operated with a co-pilot.

With an MPL, you are only allowed to fly as co-pilot in a multi-pilot aeroplane. You may also obtain privileges corresponding to a private pilot licence (PPL) or a commercial pilot licence (CPL). These privileges allow you to fly solo as pilot-in-command. Obtaining the licence does not require previous experience, and it is a relatively quick way to become a pilot.

If you are unable to complete the full MPL training course, you can apply to Traficom for a licence with a more limited set of privileges.

How to apply for a multi-crew pilot licence

  • Step 1

    Age requirement

    To apply for an MPL, you must be at least 18 years of age.

  • Step 2

    Training

    MPL training is organised based on demand.

    The training is based on competency and continuous assessment. It must be completed in one continuous course of training. The training includes the following parts:

  • Step 3

    Medical certificate

    You are required to have a medical certificate.

    Read more about the medical certificate
  • Step 4

    Theoretical knowledge examinations arranged by Traficom

    You may participate in theoretical knowledge examinations after completing the theoretical knowledge instruction

    Read more about theoretical knowledge examinations
  • Step 5

    Designation of a flight examiner

    Traficom designates a flight examiner for the MPL skill test. Training organisations can apply for the designation by proposing suitable examiner. Proposals must be submitted with an electronic form no later than 14 days before the planned skill test.

    Read more about flight examiners for skill tests
    Apply a designation of flight examiner
  • Step 6

    Skill test

    Once you have successfully completed the training and Traficom’s theoretical knowledge examinations, you can take a skill test.

  • Step 7

    Apply for a licence

    Apply for a multi-crew pilot licence

The holder of an MPL may obtain the extra privileges of:

(1) the holder of a PPL(A), provided that the requirements for the PPL(A) specified in Subpart C are met (including flight examination);

(2) | a CPL(A), provided that the requirements specified in FCL.325.A are met (including flight examination).

 

The holder of an MPL shall have the privileges of his/her IR(A) limited to aeroplanes required to be operated with a co-pilot. The privileges of the IR(A) may be extended to single-pilot operations in aeroplanes, provided that the licence holder has completed the training necessary to act as PIC in single-pilot operations exercised solely by reference to instruments and passed the skill test of the IR(A) as a single-pilot.

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