The Air Navigation Order 2009

Mutual recognition of air traffic controller’s licences

200.—(1) An application by the holder of an air traffic controller’s or a student air traffic controller’s licence issued by the national supervisory authority of another Member State to have the licence, rating, endorsement or medical certificate recognised by the CAA must be made in writing to the CAA.

(2) The CAA must recognise any—

(a) licence and any associated rating;

(b) rating endorsement;

(c) language endorsement; and

(d) medical certificate,

issued in accordance with the provisions of the air traffic controllers’ directive by the national supervisory authority of another Member State if it is satisfied that the holder meets the requirements of the air traffic controllers’ directive.

(3) The CAA must issue a certificate of recognition to the air traffic controller upon being satisfied as set out in paragraph (2).

(4) Following the issue of a certificate of recognition in respect of a licence granted by the national supervisory authority of another Member State, the CAA must, if requested to do so by the air traffic controller, issue an equivalent licence.

(5) An air traffic controller whose licence has been recognised by the CAA must make an application in writing to the CAA for approval of a unit training plan.

(6) The CAA must inform the applicant within six weeks of receipt of the application whether it approves the plan.

(7) When establishing the unit training plan referred to in paragraph (5), the training provider must take account of the competencies and experience of the licence holder.

(8) The CAA must provide information and assistance to the national supervisory authority of another Member State on request.