Update to recognised professions for air traffic licence applications

Any ATS application form submitted which requires a licence or certificate to be reissued, is required to be submitted with a certified copy of ID. (This can be a Certified copy of your valid Passport or temporary or full and valid photographic UK driving licence).

This is to ensure that an applicant has declared their true identity; so that a certificate, licence or rating is issued with the correct details and to ensure that documents are sent to the correct person.

There are two ways to provide your ID document: by providing a photograph of you holding your photo ID and by providing a certified copy of your photo ID. More guidance on how to provide the ID documents can be found on our website: Supporting documentation for air traffic licensing applications | Civil Aviation Authority

The CAA will require proof of identity at the following times:

• on initial application for any licence, certificate, or authorisation
• on application for a medical certificate
• where there is a change of address
• where there is a change of name
• where there is a change of nationality
• where the applicant is asking for a replacement licence document
• where the applicant is taking a flight test
• where the applicant is taking an examination/assessment

Please ensure that certified ID is provided with all application submissions. Failure to do so may result in a delay in your application being processed.