Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL) Requirements In Kenya

This article focuses on the requirements one must meet before applying for an Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL) in Kenya. An Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) is the highest level of aircraft pilot certificate.

Pilots must have an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) to serve as the pilot-in-command on aircraft operated by scheduled air carriers. Additionally, an ATPL is required for pilots to act as the pilot-in-command on any aircraft with 9 or more passenger seats.

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCCA) is the body that is mandated to regulate and oversee aviation safety, provide air navigation services, and license aviation personnel.

Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL) Requirements In Kenya

An applicant for an Airline Transport Pilot License must:

1. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

2. Have a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate issued under KCARs.

3. Meet at least one of the following requirements—

1. Hold a valid and current Commercial Pilot License and an instrument Rating;
2. Meet the experience requirements for Conversion of the Kenyan Military Pilots’ License to qualify for a Commercial Pilot License, and an Instrument Rating if the person is a rated military pilot or former rated military pilot; or
3. Hold either a foreign Airline Transport Pilot License or a foreign Commercial Pilot License and an instrument rating issued by another Contracting State.

4. Pass a knowledge test on the applicable aeronautical knowledge areas done during their Flight Instruction that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought.

5. Meet the applicable aeronautical experience requirements before applying for the practical test;

6. Pass the practical test on the applicable and required areas of operation that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought.

7. Pass the required practical test for the specific aircraft type to be endorsed on the license.

8. Pass an Instrument Rating test

9. Pass the English Language Proficiency exam and attain either of

1. Operational Level (Level 4); Valid for 3 years
2. Extended Level (Level 5); Valid for 6 years
3. Expert Level (Level 6); Valid for Life

ATPL Application Requirements

The applicant should have the following;

1. Fully completed forms as follows;

2. A valid Medical Certificate – Class 1

3. Four passport-size photographs – full face (2cm by 2.5cm);

4. A photo Identification Card or Passport and a copy of the same

5. Certified copies of the last 2 pages of the personal logbook. These pages show the latest flying experience certified by the pilot’s supervisor, who will certify the relevant logbook entries by endorsing his signature and license number.

6. Payment of the prescribed fees (Ksh 8,000)

Requirements To Renew an Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL) in Kenya

The applicant should have the following;

1.Fully completed forms as follows;

1. ATPL application Forms to be filled on the renewal section;
  a. Form M-PEL004-1 for ATPL (Aeroplanes)
  
  b. Form-M-PEL004-2 for ATPL (Helicopters)
2. Summary of flying experience form

2. A valid Class I medical certificate;

3. A well-completed summary of the flying experience form;

4. The required renewal hours i.e. 6 hours.

5. Present a certified logbook or other flight record to substantiate the required hours (Make a copy of the relevant logbook pages for the licensing file).

6. Payment of the prescribed fees of Kshs. 8,000 for those below 40 years and Kshs.4,000 for those above 40 years.

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Contacts

Location: Aviation House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi.

Contacts: 020 682 7470/ 0728 606 570.

Email : info@kcaa.or.ke

Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL) Requirements In Kenya

Victor

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