Commercial Airship Pilot

Regulators
  • Civil Aviation Authority
Nations
United Kingdom
Sectors
  • Transport

Regulatory or professional bodies

Primary regulator

Regulatory authority
Civil Aviation Authority
Address

Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House
South Area
Gatwick Airport RH6

Email address
infoservices@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

Licence

Reserved activities

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Protected titles

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Qualifications and experience

New professionals

Routes to qualification

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

The process of conversion of professional flight crew licences are stated within UK Regulation (EU) Regulation 2020/723


Registration

Registration requirements

Holding a UK licence registers the individual with the CAA.


Legislation

Title of relevant act or charter

UK Regulation (EU) No. 1178/2011

Title of relevant act or charter

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