Commercial Airship Pilot
- Regulators
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- Civil Aviation Authority
- Nations
- United Kingdom
- Sectors
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- Transport
Regulatory or professional bodies
Primary regulator
- Regulatory authority
- Civil Aviation Authority
- Address
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Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House
South Area
Gatwick Airport RH6 - Email address
- infoservices@caa.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.caa.co.uk
- Phone number
- +44 (0)1293 567711
Regulation
Regulation summary
The Pilot-in-Charge (PIC) is responsible for all aspects of the airship's operation. The PIC is ultimately responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the airship
Regulation:
Under UK Regulation (EU) No. 1178/2011. UK Aircrew Regulation.
Balloon and airship pilots require either a Class 2 medical certificate or a Pilot Medical Declaration (as required for a National Private Pilot's Licence) which is based on the DVLA medical standards.
• The initial Class 2 medical examination can be carried out by any certificated AME.
• The examination for a Class 2 medical will take about one hour and the AME is responsible for setting the fee.
For more information on these options see - https://www.caa.co.uk/general-aviation/pilot-licences/applications/medical/medical-requirements-for-private-pilots/ and https://www.caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/pilot-licences/find-an-ame/
Regulation type
Reserved activities
N/A
Protected titles
N/A
- More about regulated activities and titles
- https://www.caa.co.uk/General-aviation/Pilot-licences/Applications/Medical/Medical-certification-for-balloon-and-airship-pilots/
Qualifications and experience
New professionals
- Routes to qualification
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You must complete a training course at an Approved Training Organisation. You must hold a UK Class 1 Medical. You must complete theoretical examinations and undertaking of flight training. You must pass a skills test.
Professionals from outside the UK
- Recognition for professionals outside the UK
- All - there are routes to recognition for professionals from all countries
- Summary of routes
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The process of conversion of professional flight crew licences are stated within UK Regulation (EU) Regulation 2020/723
- More about recognition for professionals outside the UK
- https://www.caa.co.uk/uk-regulations/aviation-safety/basic-regulation-the-implementing-rules-and-uk-caa-amc-gm-cs/aircrew/
Registration
- Registration requirements
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Holding a UK licence registers the individual with the CAA.
- More about registration
- https://www.caa.co.uk/Consumers/Guide-to-aviation/Pilot-training-and-checks/
Legislation
- Title of relevant act or charter
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UK Regulation (EU) No. 1178/2011
- Website link to legislation
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2011/1178/2020-06-22
- Title of relevant act or charter
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