What is Registration of Aircraft in Sri Lanka?

As a signatory to the ICAO Chicago Convention, Sri Lanka is obligated to ensure that every aircraft operating under its jurisdiction is properly registered. Accordingly, any aircraft, whether newly imported, purchased locally, or brought into the country under a dry lease agreement must be registered with the CAASL before it can operate under the Sri Lankan civil aircraft registry. This registration process includes the allocation of a unique Sri Lankan registration mark and the issuance of a C of R, in compliance with national aviation regulations and ICAO standards.

What is international mark given by ICAO for taking aircraft on Sri Lankan registration?

According to ICAO guidelines, Sri Lanka’s assigned nationality mark is “4R”. All aircraft registered with the CAASL must carry a registration starting with 4R-, such as 4R-ABC, indicating Sri Lankan registration under ICAO SARPs.

What is the Sri Lankan regulation for Aircraft Registration?

Implementing Standards (IS): SLCAIS-086 – Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks, issued by the CAASL. This regulation outlines the requirements and procedures for assigning nationality marks, registration marks, and the overall process for registering aircraft in Sri Lanka in line with ICAO SARPs.

Where Are the Aircraft Registration Requirements Specified in Sri Lankan Regulations?

The detailed requirements for aircraft registration in Sri Lanka are outlined in item no 3 - Requirements for Registration and item no 4 - Registration Procedure in SLCAIS-086. These sections define the eligibility criteria, required documentation, and step-by-step procedures for registering an aircraft under the CAASL civil aircraft registry.

Can specific number of alphabets be obtained for Sri Lankan Registration?

Yes, a specific combination of three alphabets (e.g., 4R-XYZ) can be requested by the operator when registering an aircraft in Sri Lanka. Such requests are subject to availability and the payment of a special fee. For more details, refer to Item no 9 – Nationality, Common and Registration Marks to be Used in SLCAIS-086

Whether Registration application should come on prescribed format?

Yes, aircraft registration applications must be submitted using the prescribed Form CAASL/AW/A/03 – Application for Registration of Aircraft.

What documents are required for verification before giving registration?

The required documents and verification process are detailed in Item no 3 – Requirements for Registration and Item no 4 – Registration Procedure in SLCAIS-086.

What is Deregistration of aircraft?

De-registration refers to the cancellation of an aircraft’s Certificate of Registration by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) under specific conditions. An aircraft may be deregistered under the following circumstances:

1. When the conditions under which the registration was issued have changed; or
2. Upon a request made by the owner or, in the case of a leased aircraft, by the operator; or

3. When any one or more of the following conditions take place:

• The aircraft is destroyed.
• The aircraft is permanently withdrawn from use.
• The Certificate of Registration was obtained through misrepresentation or fraudulent documentation.
• The aircraft is missing and the search has been officially terminated.
• The owner or operator is deceased.
• The aircraft has been missing for 60 days or more.

Is It Necessary to Obtain a Certificate of Airworthiness for an Aircraft?

Yes. It is mandatory for all aircraft to hold a valid Certificate of Airworthiness issued by the CAASL before commencing any operations. This certificate confirms that the aircraft meets all safety and regulatory standards required for safe operation

What are the requirements for the issuance of Certificate of Airworthiness?

To obtain a Certificate of Airworthiness for an aircraft in Sri Lanka, the following documents must be submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL):

• Letter of request from the owner or operator
• Duly completed application form
• Receipt of application fee payment
• Type certificate of the aircraft
• Maintenance history of the aircraft
• List of major modifications carried out on the aircraft
• Weight and balance report
• Test flight report
• Copy of the radio license
• Other documents required for the registration of the aircraft

Who validate the certificate of Airworthiness?

Currently, there is no specific procedure or criteria in place for the validation of a Certificate of Airworthiness. Therefore, this question is not applicable and may be removed.

Who do I contact with regard to Airworthiness matters?

For all inquiries and matters related to aircraft airworthiness in Sri Lanka, please contact the Director of Aircraft Registration & Airworthiness at the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL).

What is the application procedure for CAMO Approval?

Please Refer CAA/ AW/P/01- Application Procedure for CAMO / AMO / AMTO Applicants

Click here to download Application Procedure For CAMO Applicants

What is the application procedure for AMO Approval?

Please Refer CAA/ AW/P/01- Application Procedure for CAMO / AMO / AMTO Applicants

Click here to download Application Procedure For CAMO Applicants

What is the application procedure for MTO Approval?

Please Refer CAA/ AW/P/01- Application Procedure for CAMO / AMO / AMTO Applicants

Click here to download Application Procedure For CAMO Applicants

How to verify whether my Security Clearance Report had been received by CAA?

If received it will be published in the web site www.caa.lk.

Is Security Clearance Report sent to Sri Lanka Air Force as well?

If sent it will be published in the web site www.caa.lk. (Click here to Visit Security Clearances Published)

How do I apply for a Pilot Licence?

• Register with the computerized Licensing System. (Click here to Visit Computerized Licensing System)
• Create the user profile and add the relevant application form.

If you need any assistance to create the profile or add new application, press the "Help" button.

• Contact the Training Organization and Personnel Licensing Section for the online payment link. After the payment the process of evaluation of the application will commence.
• You are required to bring the original documents when you visit Civil Aviation Authority of SriLanka.
• The requirement for Issuance of Pilot Licences have been published in the following Implementing Standards (IS).

Implementing Standard 050
Implementing Standard 072

Click here to Visit Implementing Standards

• Information Pamphlets have been published in the Civil Aviation Authority website for more information on Pilot Licences.
  
  • Student Pilot Licence
  • Private Pilot Licence
  • Commercial Pilot Licence / Instrument Rating
  • Airline Transport Pilot Licence

How could I convert or validate foreign pilot licence to a SriLanka Pilot licence?

The requirements for conversion or validation of foreign pilot licences have been published in Implementing Standards (IS) 008.

Download the IS 008 Click here to Visit Implementing Standards 

Information Pamphlets have been published in the Civil Aviation Authority website on conversion of foreign pilot licences.

Click the links below to download the information pamphlet on conversion of the foreign licence

• Conversion of Foreign ATPL to Sri Lankan ATPL
• Conversion of Foreign CPL/IR to Sri Lanka CPL/IR

To apply for conversion or validation of foreign licence,

Register with the computerized Licensing System. (Click here to Visit Computerized Licensing System)

Create the user profile and add the relevant application form.

If you need any assistance to create the profile or add new application, press the "Help" button.

Contact the Training Organization and Personnel Licensing Section for the online payment link. After the payment the process of evaluation of the application will commence.

You are required to bring the original documents when you visit Civil Aviation Authority of SriLanka.

Do I need to renew my Flight Crew Licensing?

If you have obtained the new Flight Crew Licence in accordance with IS 72, your licence is perpetual.

If you haven’t obtained the new Flight Crew Licence yet, you are required to obtain the new licence before 01.04.2024. Kindly refer Implementation Plan of IS 72, for the requirements and the procedure.

Click here to visit Implementation Plan of IS 72

Could a licence be collected by a third person?

No. Because as per the Implementing Standard 72, the holder of the licence will have to call over personally to sign the licence.

I have applied for a job overseas. How do I get a letter of verification for my licence?

Civil Aviation Authority of SriLanka issues licence verification on request of the licence holder or a foreign licensing authority.

Make a request to Training Organization and Personnel Licensing Section through an email to the Director of Training Organization and Personnel Licensing at இந்த மின்-அஞ்சல் முகவரி spambots இடமிருந்து பாதுகாக்கப்படுகிறது. இதைப் பார்ப்பதற்குத் தாங்கள் JavaScript-ஐ இயலுமைப்படுத்த வேண்டும். .

Contact Training Organization and Personnel Licensing section for the payment link.

My licence has been lost. How can I get a duplicate licence?

Make a request together with a police report to Training Organization and Personnel Licensing Section or email the Director of Training Organization and Personnel Licensing at இந்த மின்-அஞ்சல் முகவரி spambots இடமிருந்து பாதுகாக்கப்படுகிறது. இதைப் பார்ப்பதற்குத் தாங்கள் JavaScript-ஐ இயலுமைப்படுத்த வேண்டும்..

Contact the Training Organization and Personnel Licensing section for the payment link.

What is the period of validity of Class and Type Ratings?

The period of validity of class and type ratings shall be 1 year, except for single-pilot single-engine class ratings, for which the period of validity shall be 2 years, unless otherwise determined by the type certificate data sheet.

What is the procedure for Renewal of Class/Type Ratings by Examiner?

1. You shall submit the Application for “Revalidation/Renewal of Class/Type Rating” through the Computerized Licensing System and contact (preferably through email) Training Organisation and Personnel Licensing section for payment link.

2. Civil Aviation Officer / Civil Aviation Inspector will send the payment link.

3. You shall make the payment and send the payment confirmation receipt to Training Organisation and Personnel Licensing section.

4. If your rating is expired Civil Aviation Inspectors will evaluate your application against FCL.740 of IS 72.

What are the requirements for renewal of Class/Type Ratings?

If a class or type rating has expired, the applicant shall take the following steps:

(1) pass a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to this Annex

(2) prior to the proficiency check referred to in point (1), take refresher training at an ATO, where necessary to reach the level of proficiency to safely operate the relevant class or type of aircraft.

(a) Paragraph (1) determines that if a class or type rating has lapsed, the applicant shall take refresher training at an ATO. The objective of the training is to reach the level of proficiency necessary to safely operate the relevant type or class of aircraft. The amount of refresher training needed should be determined on a case-by-case basis by the ATO, taking into account the following factors:

(1) the experience of the applicant. To determine this, the ATO should evaluate the pilot’s log book, and, if necessary, conduct a test in an FSTD;
(2) the complexity of the aircraft;
(3) the amount of time lapsed since the expiry of the validity period of the rating. The amount of training needed to reach the desired level of proficiency should increase with the time lapsed. In some cases, after evaluating the pilot, and when the time lapsed is very limited (less than 3 months), the ATO may even determine that no further refresher training is necessary. When determining the needs of the pilot, the following items can be taken into consideration:

(i) expiry shorter than 3 months: no supplementary requirements;
(ii) expiry longer than 3 months but shorter than 1 year: a minimum of two training sessions;
(iii) expiry longer than 1 year but shorter than 3 years: a minimum of three training sessions in which the most important malfunctions in the available systems are covered;
(iv) expiry longer than 3 years: the applicant should again undergo the training required for the initial issue of the rating or, in case of helicopter, the training required for the ‘additional type issue’, according to other valid ratings held.

(b) Once the ATO has determined the needs of the applicant, it should develop an individual training programme that should be based on the initial training for the issue of the rating and focus on the aspects where the applicant has shown the greatest needs.

(c) After successful completion of the training, the ATO should give a certificate, or other documental evidence that the training has been successfully achieved to the applicant, to be submitted to the DGCA Sri Lanka when applying for the renewal. The certificate or documental evidence needs to contain a description of the training programme.

5. You are required to complete the requirements in AMC 1. FCL. 740 (b)(1).

6. After the completion of the refresher training send the documents to Training Organisation and Personnel Licensing section.

7. Examiner will receive the Delegation of Authority to conduct skill test through email from Director Training Organisation and Personnel Licensing and you will receive the copy of the email.

8. After receiving the Delegation of Authority the Examiner will conduct the check, complete the forms published by Civil Aviation Authority of SriLanka.

9. Examiners shall upload the scanned copies of completed check reports to the computerized Licensing System.

10. Signed copy of the check report shall be kept with the Examiner and another signed copy shall be handed over to the applicant.

For further Information please refer IS 72 Click here to Visit Implementing Standards

What is the procedure for Revalidation of Class/Type Ratings by Examiner?

1. You shall submit the Application for “Revalidation/Renewal of Class/Type Rating” through the Computerized Licensing System and contact (preferably through email) Training Organisation and Personnel Licensing section for payment link.

2. Civil Aviation Officer / Civil Aviation Inspector will send the payment link.

3. You shall make the payment and send the payment confirmation receipt to Training Organisation and Personnel Licensing section.

What are the requirements for revalidation of multi-engine class and type ratings?

You are required to:

(1) pass a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to this Part in the relevant class or type of aeroplane or an FSTD representing that class or type, within the 3 months immediately preceding the expiry date of the rating; and

(2) complete during the period of validity of the rating, at least:

(i) 10 route sectors as pilot of the relevant class or type of aeroplane; or
(ii) 1 route sector as pilot of the relevant class or type of aeroplane or FFS, flown with an examiner. This route sector may be flown during the proficiency check.

(3) A pilot working for a commercial air transport operator approved in accordance with the applicable air operations requirements who has passed the operators proficiency check combined with the proficiency check for the revalidation of the class or type rating shall be exempted from complying with the requirement in (2).

(4) The revalidation of an IR(A), if held, may be combined with a proficiency check for the revalidation of a class or type rating.

What are the requirements for revalidation of single-pilot single-engine piston aeroplane class ratings?

You are required to complete:

(i) within the 3 months preceding the expiry date of the rating, pass a proficiency check in the relevant class in accordance with Appendix 9 to this Part with an examiner; or
(ii) within the 12 months preceding the expiry date of the rating, complete 12 hours of flight time in the relevant class, including:

- 6 hours as PIC,
- 12 take-offs and 12 landings, and
- refresher training of at least 1 hour of total flight time with a flight instructor (FI) or a class rating instructor (CRI).
Applicants shall be exempted from this refresher training if they have passed a class or type rating proficiency check, skill test or assessment of competence in any other class or type of aeroplane.

4. Examiner will receive the Delegation of Authority to conduct skill test through email from Director, Training Organisation and Personnel Licensing and you will receive the copy of the email.

5. After receiving the Delegation of Authority the Examiner will conduct the check, complete the forms published by Civil Aviation Authority of SriLanka.

6. Examiners shall upload the scanned copies of completed check reports to the computerized Licensing System.

7. Signed copy of the check report shall be kept with the Examiner and another signed copy shall be handed over to the applicant.

For further Information please refer IS 72 Click here to Visit Implementing Standards

Which form to be used for Proficiency check of Multi Pilot Aeroplanes and ATPL skill test after 01st of May 2022 ?

ATPL(A) SKILL TEST/ PROFICIENCY CHECK FOR MPA (IS 72) (Form No:CAA/PL/M/25) Click here to Visit Applications

Which forms are to be used for the skill tests of PPL, CPL, IR and Single Pilot Class / Type Ratings?

• Skill Test for Single Pilot Class-Type Rating - Aeroplanes (IS 72)
• Skill Test form - CPL (A)
• Skill Test form - Instrument Rating (A)
• Skill test form - Private Pilot Licence (A)
• Skill test – Issuance of flight instructor (restricted) rating / flight instructor rating helicopters

Which form to be used for Proficiency check of Single Pilot/Multi Pilot Helicopter and ATPL skill test?

ATPL(H) SKILL TEST/PROFICIENCY CHECK FOR SP(H)/MP(H) (IS 72) (From No: CAA/PL/M/05) Click here to Visit Applications 

How do I apply for an Aircraft Maintenance Licence?

Register with the computerized Licensing System.(Click here to Visit Computerized Licensing System)

Create the user profile and add the relevant application form.

If you need any assistance to create the profile or add new application, press the "Help" button.

• Visit the personnel Licensing Section with the original documents and make the relevant payment to commence the process of evaluation of the application.
• The requirement for issuance of Aircraft Maintenance Licences have been published in the following Aviation Safety Notices (ASN) or Implementing Standard (IS).
  • Implementing Standard 066 Click here to Visit Implementing Standards
  • Aviation Safety Notice 097  Click here to Visit Aviation Safety Notices(ASN) 

• Information Pamphlets have been published in the CAA website

Click here to download the Information Pamphlets on issuance of Aircraft Maintenance Licence

I have an ICAO licence issued outside of the CAA Sri Lanka. Can I convert to a IS-66 licence and what credits will I get?

There are no conversion terms or credits available in respect of the exams. However, authentic experience may be counted towards the averall experience requirements. Previous countable experience will be assessed at the time of licence application.

How could I renew an AML Licence?

Register with the computerized Licensing System. (Click here to Visit Computerized Licensing System)

Create the user profile and add the relevant application form.

If you need any assistance to create the profile or add new application, press the "Help" button.

Requirements for renewal of Aircraft Maintenance Licences are published in Implementing Standard (IS) 066 which you can download from this website.

Click here to Visit Implementing Standards

Information Pamphlets have been published in the CAA website on renewal of Aircraft Maintenance Licences

Click here to download the information Pamphlets on renewal of Aircraft Maintenance Licences

How do I amend the personal details on my licence and am I legally obliged to?

A change in personal details should be notified to the CAA immediately in writing and any original supporting document, such as marriage certificates, or change of name or nationality deeds, with the request and fees. In all cases, Your existing licence must be returned to the CAA

I have passed the Category B1 level of exams. Can I apply for the Category A licence until I gain sufficient experience to apply for the B1 licence?

Yes

What credits can ex-military aircraft engineers get towards obtaining the IS-66 licence?

There are currently no credits available towards the IS-66 module exams. However, authenticated engineering experience on operational aircraft will be counted towards the overall experience requirement. A minimum of 6 months experience is required on civil operating aircraft relevant to the category or sub-category of licence you are applying for

My AML Licence has expired, how can I get it reissued?

Click here to View the Information Pamphlet of Renewal / Reactivation of AML and refer para 66.A.40 of IS 066. Click here to Visit Implementing Standards

I have completed the requirements to have a restriction removed from my AML licence, what should I do now?

You will need to submit application completing appropriate training and relevant modules at an examination conducted by CAASL. You will need to attach evidence of completion of this training and examination in order for CAASL to have the restriction removed from your AML. The total fee for this is Rs. 3,620.15

When asked to supply documentation with my application, does it need to be a certified true copy?

Yes, you need to provide a certified true copy of identification that verifies your Name, age and nationality and other relevant all documents. Certified true copies must be certified by a person who is authorized to witness a Statutory Declaration or an Affidavit.

How can I endorsed Type Rating to my AML and when can I submit my application to CAASL to add the rating to my AML License?

Once you have completed your Type training and examination as mentioned in IS 066 submit your application. CAASL will not process your application until the completion of all requirements as per 66.A.45 of IS 066. Click here to Visit Implementing Standards

How long will it take for my application to be processed?

CAASL has Citizens Client Charter and this can vary for each application. Click here and view a full list of service targets for AML applications. 

I have applied for a job overseas. How do I get a letter of verification for my licence?

CAASL issues licence verification on request of licence holder or a foreign licensing authority. Make a request to PEL Section and make the relevant fee.

My licence has been lost. How can I get a duplicate licence?

Make a request together with a police report to PEL Section and make the fee.

Does CAA have a schedule to hold examinations for Aircraft Maintenance Licences?

CAASL has pre scheduled examination system and AML Examination is conducted twice a year. Schedules are published as Aeronautical Information Circular and in addition schedules and relevant forms are published in the CAA web site. During the months of June and December AML Examination is conducted.

What are the requirements to apply for AML Examinations

Each applicant for this examination shall satisfy the minimum educational qualifications and practical training conducted at an Approved Basic Training Centre as applicable as specified in the paragraph 66.A.30 of IS 066 published by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, at the time of submission of application.

An applicant who has completed approved basic training as per ASN 083 Para 6 with a course completion certificate can apply for the examination. Issuance of licence will be done after completing the required as per 66.A.30 of IS 066.

Certified Work Sheets or Log book should be submitted as proof of experience at the time of issuing the licence together with the application for Issuance of AML.

Names of the candidates permitted to sit the exam will be published in the website of CAASL (www.caa.lk) one month prior to the examination.

How to obtain the syllabuses of AML examinations?

Refer IS 066. Click here to Visit Implementing Standards

How much does it cost to sit an AML Examination?

It cost Rs. 4,694.30 per module for Category B1/B2 and Rs. 4,106.65 per module for Category A to apply an Exam.

What form do I need to fill out to sit an AML exam?

To sit a CAASL AML exam you will need to fill out form CAA/PL/E/09 and submit it by the closing date. Under no circumstances will an application be accepted after the closing date.

Refer the AIC published in the web site.

When and where are the CAASL AML basic exams held?

AML Examination is conducted twice a year. Schedules are published as Aeronautical Information Circular and in addition schedules and relevant forms are published in the CAA web site. During the months of June and December AML Examination is conducted at a venue published through the Web Site. The venue and time of the examination will be intimated by mail/post/telephone to every candidate whose application is accepted.

How long does it take to receive my result notification?

It will take up to 1.5 months to receive your result notification in web site and also CAA will post individual results to each applicants to their postal address.

Where can I find the syllabus for Type Rating exams?

Refer the IS 066, appendix lll. Click here to Visit Implementing Standards

Where can I obtain an Aircraft Maintenance Personnel Log book from?

Log Books are available for purchase in hardcopy format through the Airworthiness Section of the CAASL at a reasonable cost.

What happens if my form is completed incorrectly or I do not submit correct payment with my application?

Where an application is not fully completed or the correct fee is not attached to the application form it will not be accepted and be returned to you. This will also be the case if the correct supporting documentation that is required to process your application is not supplied.

Where can I find the correct form?

Register with the computerized Licensing System. Click here to Visit Computerized Licensing System)

Create the user profile and add the relevant application form.

If you need any assistance to create the profile or add new application, press the "Help" button.

What are the Approved Flying Schools Available in Sri Lanka?

Click here to visit Approved Flying Training Organizations.

What are the General pre-requisites and requirements for instructors?

1. shall be at least 18 years of age
2. for licence training, hold at least the licence or, in the case of point FCL.900(c) of IS 72, the equivalent licence, for which flight instruction is to be given;
3. for a rating training, hold the relevant rating or, in the case of point FCL.900(c) of IS 72, the equivalent rating, for which flight instruction is to be given;
4. completed at least 15 hours of flight time as pilots of the class or type of aircraft on which flight instruction is to be given, of which a maximum of 7 hours may be in an FSTD representing the class or type of aircraft, if applicable;
          or
    passed an assessment of competence for the relevant category of instructor on that class or type of aircraft; and (4) be entitled to act as PIC in the aircraft during such flight instruction.
   (Please refer Subpart of IS 72 for more details) Click here to Visit Implementing Standards

What are the requirements for FI(A) rating?

1. hold at least a CPL/IR(A);
2. have completed at least 30 hours on single-engine piston powered aeroplanes of which at least 5 hours shall have been completed during the 6 months preceding the pre-entry flight test set out in FCL.930.FI(a) of IS 72
3. have completed the approved training program at an ATO
4. have completed the examinations (theoretical and practical)

    (Please refer Subpart of IS 72 for more details) Click here to Visit Implementing Standards

What are the privileges of an FI?

The privileges of an FI are -
to conduct flight instruction for the issue, revalidation or renewal of:

(a) PPL
(b) Class and Type Ratings for single-pilot, single-engine aircraft (except for single-pilot high performance complex aero planes)
(c) Type Ratings (for single or multi-pilot airship)
(d) CPL (in the appropriate aircraft category, provided that the FI has completed at least 500 hours of flight time as a pilot on that aircraft category, including at least 200 hours of flight instruction; (
(e) Night Rating (provided that the FI)
        (1) is qualified to fly at night in the appropriate aircraft category;
        (2) has demonstrated the ability to instruct at night to an FI qualified in accordance with (i) below; and
        (3) complies with the night experience requirement of FCL.060(b)(2);
(g) IR provided that the FI has:
       (1) at least 200 hours of flight time under IFR, of which up to 50 hours may be instrument ground time.
       (2) completed as a student pilot the IRI training course and has passed an assessment of competence for the IRI certificate; and
       (3) (i) for multi-engine aeroplanes, met the requirements for a CRI for multi-engine aeroplanes;
            (ii) for multi-engine helicopters, met the requirements for the issue of a TRI certificate;
(h) single-pilot multi-engine class or type ratings (except for single-pilot high performance complex aeroplanes) provided that the FI meets: (1) in the case of aeroplanes, the prerequisites for the CRI training course established in FCL.915.CRI(a) and the requirements of FCL.930.CRI and FCL.935; (2) in the case of helicopters, the requirements established in FCL.910.TRI(c)(1) and the prerequisites for the TRI(H) training course established in FCL.915.TRI(d)(2);
(i) FI, IRI, CRI, STI certificate provided that the FI has (in all other cases) 500 hours of flight instruction in the appropriate aircraft category and passed an assessment of competence in accordance with FCL.935 in the appropriate aircraft category to demonstrate to a Flight Instructor Examiner (FIE) the ability to instruct for the FI certificate

       (Please refer Subpart of IS 72 for more details) Click here to Visit Implementing Standards

What are the FI - Restricted privileges?

(a) An FI shall have his or her privileges limited to conducting flight instruction under the supervision of an FI for the same category of aircraft nominated by the ATO for this purpose, in the following cases:
      (1) for the issue of the PPL
      (2) all integrated courses at PPL level, in case of aeroplane
      (3) class and type ratings for single-pilot, single-engine aircraft (except for single-pilot high performance complex aeroplanes)
      (4) night ratings. (While conducting training under supervision, the FI shall not have the privilege to authorise student pilots to conduct first solo flights and first solo cross-country flights).

The limitations in shall be removed from the FI certificate when the FI has completed at least:
(*) for the FI(A), 100 hours of flight instruction in aeroplanes and in addition has supervised at least 25 student solo flights.

         (Please refer Subpart of IS 72 for more details) Click here to Visit Implementing Standards

What are the Pre-requisites of TRI?

What are the Prerequisites for TRI:
(a) hold a CPL, MPL or ATPL pilot licence on the applicable aircraft category;
(b) for a TRI(MPA) certificate:
      (1) have completed 1500 hours flight time as a pilot on multi-pilot aeroplanes; and
      (2) have completed, within the 12 months preceding the date of application, 30 route sectors, including take-offs and landings, as PIC or co-pilot on the applicable aeroplane type, of which 15 sectors may be completed in an FFS representing that type;
(c) for a TRI(SPA) certificate:
      (1) have completed, within the 12 months preceding the date of application, 30 route sectors, including take-offs and landings, as PIC on the applicable aeroplane type, of which 15 sectors may be completed in an FFS representing that type; and
      (2) (i) have competed at least 500 hours flight time as pilot on aeroplanes, including 30 hours as PIC on the applicable type of aeroplane; or
           (ii) hold or have held an FI certificate for multi-engine aeroplanes with IR(A) privileges;

(Please refer Subpart of IS 72 for more details) Click here to Visit Implementing Standards

What are the privileges and conditions of TRI?

(FCL.905.TRI TRI)

The privileges of a TRI are to instruct for:
(a) Revalidation and Renewal of an IR (provided the TRI holds a valid IR)
(b) the issue of a TRI or SFI certificate (provided that the holder has 3 years of experience as a TRI)
(c) in the case of the TRI for single-pilot aeroplanes:
      (1) the issue, revalidation and renewal of type ratings for single-pilot high performance complex aeroplanes when the applicant seeks privileges to operate in single-pilot operations. The privileges of the TRI(SPA) may be extended to flight instruction for single-pilot high               performance complex aeroplanes type ratings in multi-pilot operations,
           provided that the TRI:

              (i) holds an MCCI certificate; or
              (ii) holds or has held a TRI certificate for multi-pilot aeroplanes;
      (2) the MPL course on the basic phase, provided that he/she has the privileges extended to multipilot operations and holds or has held an FI(A) or an IRI(A) certificate;
(d) in the case of the TRI for multi-pilot aeroplanes:
      (1) the issue, revalidation and renewal of type ratings for:
              (i) multi-pilot aeroplanes;
              (ii) single-pilot high performance complex aeroplanes when the applicant seeks privileges to operate in multi-pilot operations;
      (2) MCC training;
      (3) the MPL course on the basic, intermediate and advanced phases, provided that, for the basic phase, they hold or have held an FI(A) or IRI(A) certificate.

(Please refer Subpart of IS 72 for more details) Click here to Visit Implementing Standards

What are the TRI - Restricted privileges?

(a) General. If the TRI training is carried out in an FFS only, the privileges of the TRI shall be restricted to training in the FFS. In this case, the TRI may conduct line flying under supervision, provided that the TRI training course has included additional training for this purpose.

(b) TRI for aeroplanes - TRI(A). The privileges of a TRI are restricted to the type of aeroplane in which the training and the assessment of competence was taken. Unless otherwise determined by in the type certificate data sheet, the privileges of the TRI shall be extended to further types when the TRI has:

      (1) completed within the 12 months preceding the application, at least 15 route sectors, including take-offs and landings on the applicable aircraft type, of which 7 sectors may be completed in an FFS;
      (2) completed the technical training and flight instruction parts of the relevant TRI course;
      (3) passed the relevant sections of the assessment of competence in accordance with FCL.935 in order to demonstrate to an FIE or a TRE qualified in accordance with Subpart K his/her ability to instruct a pilot to the level required for the issue of a type rating, including             preflight, post-flight and theoretical knowledge instruction.

(Please refer Subpart of IS 72 for more details) Click here to Visit Implementing Standards

What is an Air Transport Providers (Passenger) License?

• This is a legal Certificate the Authority issues in terms of the Air Navigation (special Provisions) Act No.55 of 1992 and regulations made thereunder by the Director General of Civil Aviation to a prospective applicant who meets the necessary criteria for carrying on the business of air transportation in Sri Lanka.

Who should obtain the license?

• Any person, Partnerships or Companies who/which intend to carry on the business of air transportation must should this license to carry on the duties of an Air Transport service provider.

Are there categories of the license?

• Basically there are two categories of licenses viz. Group A and Group B depending on the Stated Capital/Share Capital /Capital Contribution of the Institution.

Who can obtain a Group "A" Licence?

• A Company registered under the Companies Act No.07 of 2007, having a Stated Capital of Rs. 500,000 or Higher
• A Partnership registered under the Business Names Ordinance (Chapter 149), having a capital contribution of Rs.500,000 or higher.
• A Sole proprietor, registered under the Business Names Ordinance having a Capital Contribution of Rs. 500,000 or higher.
• An Airline that holds a valid Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC).

Who can obtain a Group "B" Licence?

• A Company registered under the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007,having a stated capital of not less than Rs.250, 000/-
• A Partnerships registered under the Business Names Ordinance (Chapter 149) having a capital Contribution of not less than Rs.250, 000/-
• A Sole proprietor registered under the Business Names Ordinance having a capital contribution of not less than Rs.250, 000/-

What are the Documents required to be submitted?

There are few documents that have to be submitted with the Application form as per the Air Transport Provides (Passenger) Licensing regulations No. 01 of 1993.They are as follows.

• An appointment letter from an Airline or Group 'A' Licence holder that the Applicant has been appointed as an agent.
• Qualifications of the staff. There must be at least two IATA/ UFTA qualified members in the staff.
• Agency should have enough office space to carry on the business.
• Documents to prove that the agency has enough capital to continue the business.
• Certification letter that the agency agreed to inform all the changes within the Organization in future to DGCA.
• Business registration certificate.
• Financial statements.
• Certification letter that the agency has agreed to give bank guarantee in future if required.

How can I apply for an Air Operator Certificate (AOC)?

A duly filled application along with the applicable fee shall be forwarded to this office as per SLCAP 4100 Air Operator Certification manual.

How do I apply for permission to operate scheduled flights (Passenger/Cargo) to and from Sri Lanka?

A duly filled application along with the applicable fee shall be forwarded to this office as per SLCAP 4105 Foreign Air Operator Certification manual in order to obtain Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC).

How do I apply for permission to operate non-scheduled commercial flights (Passenger /Cargo) to and from Sri Lanka?

Operators wishing to conduct Six (6) or more non-scheduled flights in one season (06 Month period) is required to be certificated as per the Foreign Air Operator Certification procedure similar to scheduled flights.

Operators wishing to conduct less than Six (6) non-scheduled flights in one Season (6 month) is required to obtain a Permit as specified in AIP Sri Lanka.

How can I obtain a Dangerous Goods approval permit from the Civil Aviation Authority?

Operator shall submit, an application on a prescribed format as explained in SLCAP 4400 Manual on Transport of Dangerous Goods. Such application shall accompany the operator’s Dangerous Goods Manual and the compliance for IS 009 along with the applicable fee.

What are the experience and qualification requirements for Nominated Post Holders?

Applicants need to have the desirable qualification requirements as per SLCAP 4100 Appendix I and the positions will be evaluated on Case by Case depending on the scope and the size of the operation.

What is a Flight Operations Manual and how can I develop?

The Regulation 214 of Air Navigation Regulations of 1955, Chapter XIII “Air Services Operations”, requires the operator of an airline shall provide for the use and guidance of operations personnel an operations manual and for preparation of operations manual Refer Section 1 and Section 2 of SLCAP 4500 - Preparation and Certification of Operations Manual.

Do I need to get an AOC for the aircraft that I intend bringing for my private use?

The Regulation 180, 184, 185, 186 and 187 of Air Navigation Regulations of 1955, Chapter XIII “Air Services Operations”, requires a person intending to operate an aircraft for private, aerial work, charter or regular public transport services to obtain an authorization from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which is referred to as an Air Operator Certificate (AOC).

How can I get the Scope Enhanced in my Operations Specification?

• Carriage of Dangerous Goods

Operator shall submit, an application on a prescribed format as explained in SLCAP 4400 Manual on Transport of Dangerous Goods. Such application shall accompany the operator’s Dangerous Goods Manual and the compliance for IS 009 along with the applicable fee.

• Low Visibility Operations (AWO Manual and Matrix and Application)

It may be permitted as per your operational competency and you must apply for an amendment to Operations Specifications of your AOC. Refer Appendix P of SLCAP 4100, APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS and filled applications shall be forwarded to CAASL along with the applicable fee. (On submission the airline will be requested to submit a special application and a matrix that needs to be completed)

• RVSM

It may be permitted as per your operational competency and you must apply for an amendment to Operations Specifications of your AOC. Refer Appendix P of SLCAP 4100, APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS and filled applications shall be forwarded to CAASL along with the applicable fee.

• ETOPS

It may be permitted as per your operational competency and you must apply for an amendment to Operations Specifications of your AOC. Refer Appendix P of SLCAP 4100, APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS and filled applications shall be forwarded to CAASL along with the applicable fee. (On submission the airline will be requested to submit a special application and a matrix that needs to be completed)

• Navigation Specifications for PBN Operations

It may be permitted as per your operational competency and you must apply for an amendment to Operations Specifications of your AOC. Refer Appendix P of SLCAP 4100, APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS and filled applications shall be forwarded to CAASL along with the applicable fee. (On submission the airline will be requested to submit a special application and a matrix that needs to be completed)

I have an AOC only for Schedule Operation. Have I been permitted to operate charter flights over the same permission given?

It will not be permitted and you must apply for an amendment to Operations Specifications of your AOC.

Do I get the permission to start a commercial operation immediately after the receipt of an AOC?

It will not be permitted and you must obtain the Airline License from Air Transport & Legal Affairs Section of CAASL for starting the commercial operation.