LAPL(A)

Light Aircraft Pilot Licence — Aeroplanes

A recreational EASA aeroplane licence for pilots who want to fly light single-engine piston aeroplanes or touring motor gliders privately, with simpler privileges and lower minimum training than the PPL(A).

PPL(A)

Private Pilot Licence — Aeroplanes

A complete guide to the requirements, training route, estimated duration, cost, final privileges and practical considerations for PPL(A).

CPL(A)

Commercial Pilot License — Aeroplanes

A professional EASA aeroplane licence that allows pilots to be paid for eligible single-pilot commercial operations and acts as a key step towards airline, business aviation, instructor and advanced professional routes.

MPL(A)

Multi-Crew Pilot License — Aeroplanes

An airline-focused EASA licence that trains ab-initio students directly for co-pilot duties in multi-pilot turbine aeroplanes, normally through an airline-sponsored or airline-partnered programme.

ATPL(A)

Airline Transport Pilot Licence — Aeroplanes

The highest EASA aeroplane pilot licence. It allows experienced pilots to act as commander in multi-pilot commercial air transport operations, once all flight-time, theory, skill-test, type-rating and medical requirements are met.

LAPL(H)

Light Aircraft Pilot Licence — Helicopters

A recreational EASA helicopter licence for private flying on single-engine helicopters up to 2,000 kg, with a maximum of three passengers and privileges limited to the helicopter type used for the skill test.

PPL(H)

Private Pilot Licence — Helicopters

The standard EASA private helicopter licence. It allows non-commercial helicopter flying as pilot-in-command, subject to the type rating held, medical validity, recency and applicable operational rules.

CPL(H)

Commercial Pilot License — Helicopters

The EASA commercial helicopter licence. It allows pilots to be paid for eligible helicopter operations, subject to the helicopter type rating held, medical validity, recency, operational rules and operator training.

ATPL(H)

Airline Transport Pilot Licence — Helicopters

The highest EASA helicopter pilot licence. It allows experienced helicopter pilots to act as commander in eligible multi-pilot commercial helicopter operations, subject to type rating, medical, recency and operator requirements.