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EASA · Licence Compatibility

One licence.
Twenty-two regulators.

Train under EASA across Europe and convert seamlessly into DGCA, FAA, CASA, GCAA, SACAA and seventeen other authorities. Use the selector below to see your home CAA's requirements and compatible destinations.

Issued under
EASA Part-FCL
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
Recognised across
31 Member States
Plus 22 ICAO conversion partners
Issued to
Career-Track Cadets
CPL · ME · IR · Frozen ATPL
Foundations

Pump up your skills — supercharge exam-passing with foundational classes on every EASA subject.

Air Law · Navigation · Meteorology · Tech-Gen · Performance · Human Factors · Comms · Instruments. Live, instructor-led foundations from Aerovate Global — bridge gaps, lock concepts, walk into your EASA written with confidence.

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Chapter I · The Selector

Select your home country to see how your EASA licence travels home.

Pick the country where you intend to fly commercially. We'll show you exactly what's required to convert an EASA Part-FCL CPL/IR into the licence issued by your home Civil Aviation Authority — exams, flight test, medical, hour credit, timeline.

Your home country
Supporting 25 countries across DGCA, FAA, UK CAA, GCAA, CASA, SACAA & more.
Home regulator
India
DGCA
EU
From
EASA
Part-FCL · Europe
To
DGCA
India
India
Your EASA licence converts cleanly into the DGCA system in India.

EASA Part-FCL is recognised under ICAO Annex 1 and accepted by every major regulator with a defined conversion path. Below is the typical pathway from an EASA CPL/ME/IR into the DGCA system.

Timeline
4–6 months
Hour credit
Full credit.
For pricing, please contact Aerovate Global.
Theory exams
DGCA CPL papers: Air Navigation, Aviation Meteorology, Air Regulations, Technical General + Specific, RTR(A) — 6 exams.
Flight test
DGCA CPL skill test + RTR(A).
Medical
DGCA Class 1.
Plan my EASA → DGCA conversion
Chapter II · The Network

EASA countries where we deliver pilot training.

One unified European licence, valid across all 31 EASA member states. Train at any of our partner ATOs and emerge with a CPL/IR/ME (frozen ATPL) recognised by every European airline.

Malta cityscape
MLA

Malta

EASA Member
Portugal cityscape
LIS

Portugal

EASA Member
Poland cityscape
WAW

Poland

EASA Member
Germany cityscape
FRA

Germany

EASA Member
Spain cityscape
MAD

Spain

EASA Member
European Alps from the cockpit
Interlude · Above the Alps

"The European sky is the world's busiest classroom — and our cadets call it home."

Over 11.2 million annual IFR movements traverse EASA airspace — the world's densest, most procedurally rigorous training environment.
№ 01 · Civil Aviation Authority

European Union Aviation Safety Agency

EASA — European Union (32 member states)
www.easa.europa.eu
ICAO Annex 1

EASA sets common rules across EU + EFTA. Licences are issued by national CAAs (LBA, ENAC, AESA, HCAA, ULC, etc.) but valid across the entire EASA region without further conversion.

Training standards

150–200 hrs CPL · 13 ATPL theory papers · skill test + APS MCC.

Airliner over Europe at golden hour
Plate № 01
Where Part-FCL meets the line.
№ 02 · Pathway

PPL → ATPL under EASA

PPL — Private Pilot Licence
Flight hours
45 hrs (min. 25 dual + 10 PIC)
Theory
9 EASA PPL papers
Medical
Class 2
CPL — Commercial Pilot Licence
Flight hours
200 hrs modular / 150 hrs integrated ATPL
Theory
13 ATPL theory papers (recommended)
Medical
Class 1
IR — Instrument Rating
Flight hours
50 hrs IFR (40 sim creditable)
Theory
Bundled in 13 ATPL papers
Medical
Carried over
ME — Multi-Engine Rating
Flight hours
6 hrs ME training (CRI/IRI)
Theory
—
Medical
Carried over
ATPL — Airline Transport Pilot Licence
Flight hours
1500 hrs total
Theory
13 ATPL theory papers — passed within 18 months
Medical
Carried over
Note · Frozen ATPL on issue of CPL+ME/IR+MCC.
№ 03 · Fleet

Aircraft accepted by EASA for training

Single-engine trainers
  • Cessna 152/172
  • Diamond DA20/DA40
  • Tecnam P2002
  • Piper PA-28
  • Aquila A210
Multi-engine trainers
  • Diamond DA42
  • Tecnam P2006T
  • Piper Seneca
  • Beech Baron
Approved simulators
  • FNPT II MCC
  • Level D FFS for type rating
"EASA standards are the global benchmark — train here once, fly anywhere."
— Captain D. Lourenço · A350 Line Trainer
№ 04 · Type rating

EASA type rating requirements

Minimum entry
frozen ATPL + 70 hrs ME + APS MCC
Pathway
EASA CPL/ME/IR + ATPL theory credit + APS MCC + Class 1 medical + ICAO English Level 4. Done at EASA TRTO (CAE, L3Harris, FTEJerez).
Aircraft types accepted
A320 familyB737NG/MAXATR 42/72Embraer E-JetA330/A350B777/B787
Cockpit at duskApproach plates and headset
№ 05 · Admission

Eligibility & admission requirements

Age
17+ for PPL · 18+ for CPL
Education
10+2 with Maths & Science
English
ICAO Level 4 minimum
Medical
EASA Class 1 (any AeMC in EU)
Documents required
  • Passport
  • Schengen visa (or residence)
  • Class 1 medical
  • Background check (apostilled)
№ 06 · Visa

Visa process & requirements

Visa type
National Type-D Student Visa (per member state)
Duration
1 year, renewable up to course length
Work rights
20 hrs/week (Spain, Portugal); restricted in Greece
Processing time
6–12 weeks
All visa documentation is processed end-to-end via Aerovate Global — appointment booking, embassy submissions, biometrics and approvals.
Key documents
  • Acceptance from AESA/ANAC-recognised ATO
  • Proof of funds €600–900/month
  • Health insurance
Passport, headset and flight bag
Plate № 02
Visas, medicals & paperwork — handled.
№ 08 · Compatibility

Where a EASA licence converts most easily

These are the regulators that recognise EASA training closest to their own standards — usually requiring only an air-law paper, a skill test and a medical re-issue. Click any destination to apply for training there.

India
DGCA
200 hrs CPL · 6 theory papers · RTR(A) · skill test with DGCA examiner.
South Africa
SACAA
200 hrs CPL · 8 theory papers · 320 flying days/yr.
United States
FAA
190–250 hrs CPL · written + oral + checkride per certificate.
Australia
CASA
150–200 hrs CPL · 7 theory exams · flight test with CASA FE.
United Arab Emirates
GCAA
200 hrs CPL · 13 ATPL papers + UAE Air Law · 330 flying days/yr.
№ 07 · Licence conversion

Convert EASA licence to DGCA · FAA · EASA · CASA · GCAA

Below is the typical conversion path from a EASA licence into each major regulator. All routes assume an ICAO Annex 1-compliant CPL/IR, valid logbook, and a Class 1 medical from the destination state. Numbers are indicative — confirm with the receiving authority before booking exams.

→ DGCA4–6 months
Theory exams
DGCA CPL papers: Air Navigation, Aviation Meteorology, Air Regulations, Technical General + Specific, RTR(A) — 6 exams.
Flight test
DGCA CPL skill test + RTR(A).
Medical
DGCA Class 1.
Hours credit
Full credit.
→ FAA6–10 weeks
Theory exams
FAA written exams: Private (PAR), Commercial (CAX), Instrument (IRA) + IACRA application.
Flight test
FAA practical with DPE.
Medical
FAA Class 1.
Hours credit
Full credit.
→ UK CAA3–6 months
Theory exams
Differences only (legacy alignment).
Flight test
Validation skill test in UK.
Medical
UK CAA Class 1.
Hours credit
Full credit.
→ GCAA6–10 weeks
Theory exams
GCAA CPL/IR licence verification + Air Law UAE paper, plus skills assessment at an AS-approved ATO.
Flight test
UAE ATO assessment.
Medical
GCAA Class 1.
Hours credit
Full credit.
→ CASA4–6 months
Theory exams
CASA CPL exams (7): Aerodynamics, Aircraft Gen Knowledge, Performance & Loading, Meteorology, Navigation, Flight Rules & Air Law, Human Factors. + IREX for instrument rating.
Flight test
CPL flight test + IREX.
Medical
CASA Class 1.
Hours credit
Full credit.
100% compliance promise

Aerovate's conversion advisors handle exam booking, document apostille, AME scheduling and skill-test prep end-to-end — guaranteed to meet the receiving regulator's Annex 1 standards.

Plan my conversion
№ 08 · FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Europe (EASA)

Does EASA work across all EU countries?+
Yes — a Spanish-issued EASA licence is valid in Germany, France, Italy and every other EASA state with no further conversion.
Why is EASA theory so heavy?+
13 papers × ~750 questions each test depth across navigation, meteorology, performance and human factors. It's the gold-standard for European airline recruiters.
World map at night
Chapter III · The Global Network

All supported regulators across our global network.

From Delhi to Dubai, Lisbon to Sydney — one team handles every conversion, every approval, every embassy stamp.
India
DGCA
South Africa
SACAA
United States
FAA
Poland
EASA
Europe (EASA)
EASA
Philippines
CAAP
Australia
CASA
United Arab Emirates
GCAA
Saudi Arabia
GACA
Qatar
QCAA
Kuwait
CAA-Kuwait
Oman
CAA-Oman
Bahrain
CAA-Bahrain
Singapore
CAAS
Malaysia
CAAM
Thailand
CAAT
Japan
JCAB
South Korea
MOLIT
Indonesia
DGCA-ID
Greece
EASA
France
EASA
Netherlands
EASA
Spain
EASA
Italy
EASA
Switzerland
EASA
Norway
EASA
Foundations · FAQ

Before you enrol.

The questions cadets ask before signing up for the Aerovate Global foundations programme — prerequisites, schedule, and how it lifts your EASA pass-rate.