How to Convert an Expired JAR Licence to an EASA Licence
(Updated on 22nd March 2021)
EASA Licence Conversion
Now that the EASA regulations have been fully implemented, I am getting enquiries from worried pilots who have let both their helicopter type rating and their licence expire. The old JAR licence needed to be renewed every 5 years. The new EASA Licence (more correctly referred to as a PART-FCL licence) has no expiry date.
The literature relating to renewing an expired licence is difficult to find in the Part-FCL document but after trawling through the relevant documents and with some help from Simon White in the IAA, I was able to get the correct information.
First of all, there is no need to panic or worry if your old JAR licence has expired. It is a relatively simple process to renew it. Anyone wishing to renew an expired JAR license to EASA license should ensure that they do the following:
- Have a current Class 1 or Class 2 medical certificate
- Have passed the English Language Proficiency (ELP) test and reached a level of at least level 4.
- Complete the requirements to renew any helicopter type rating (a licence cannot be issued without a type rating). Refer to my previous post “Renewing an Expired EASA Type Rating“
- In Ireland – complete the application form www.iaa.ie/media/ApplicationfortheRe-Issue1.pdf
- Pass the oral and flight skill test
On successful completion of the above, the Authority (IAA in Ireland) will issue an EASA Licence.
Note that there is no longer a requirement for a Type Rating written exam. The examiner will test applicants verbally before the flight test. You will still be required to have the necessary technical knowledge before the examiner will issue a pass.
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