EASA License Conversion: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how pilots can transfer their flight hours and ratings when moving between EASA member states to France.
This scheme allows pilots to move their existing aviation credentials from one EASA member state to another by transferring their professional files to France. This process ensures that your professional standing remains intact as you transition your base of operations or residence.
Who it's for
This process is specifically designed for pilots who are relocating or moving between different EASA member states. If you hold a license from another member state and wish to have your qualifications recognized and managed under the French aviation authority, this conversion process is the necessary path for you.
What you get
The primary benefit of this scheme is the formal recognition of your professional history. This includes the official validation of your accumulated flight hours and your specific flight ratings within the French aviation system. By completing this transfer, your professional credentials become recognized under the local regulatory framework, allowing you to continue your career without losing the progress of your flying experience.
What it costs you
To complete the transition, you will be required to pay an administrative processing fee. This fee covers the cost of the official paperwork and the management of your professional dossier during the conversion period. You should check the current requirements for the exact amount required for your specific application.
The catch to know
A common hurdle that many pilots overlook is the requirement for language proficiency. Even if your current license is fully valid, the authorities often require a re-verification of your ability to communicate in either French or English. This ensures that you meet the specific communication standards required for flight safety within the local regulatory environment.
How to apply
- Organize your professional files and flight history for the dossier transfer.
- Contact the relevant aviation authority to initiate the "transfert de dossier" process.
- Prepare for a potential re-verification of your language proficiency in French or English.
- Submit all necessary documentation for your "licence EASA" conversion.
- Pay the required administrative processing fee to finalize the request.