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Extending an aeroplane pilot instructor certificate with new ratings or remarks

If you have an aeroplane pilot instructor certificate, you can extend it by adding additional ratings or remarks. These additional qualifications determine what instruction you are authorised to give. You can apply for an extension of your instructor certificate in the Netherlands through the Civil Aviation Authority the Netherlands (CAA NL), part of the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT).

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How to apply

Extend an aeroplane pilot instructor certificate using the online form Application for a flight instructor certificate. In the form, select: Extension of a flight instructor certificate.

Costs

The extension of an instructor certificate costs €175. This amount is legally determined in the Regeling tarieven transportsectoren (Transportation Sectors Tariffs Scheme, in Dutch). You do not have to pay VAT on this amount.

Please note: If your employer is covering the costs you can indicate this during the application process. Please request authorisation from your employer for this and upload the completed and signed authorisation form as an attachment to your application.

After submitting your application

  1. You will receive an automatic email confirming that CAA NL has received your application.
  2. You will receive a payment request by email. Please pay within 4 weeks of the date on the payment request.
  3. If any information is missing, CAA NL will ask you to provide additional details.
  4. Once your application is complete and the fee has been paid, CAA NL will begin processing your application.
  5. CAA NL will take approximately 30 working days to process your application.
  6. You will receive the decision by email, along with an acknowledgement of payment for your records. If your application is approved, your instructor certificate will be extended.

Please note: You will receive a separate instructor certificate for SFI, MCCI and STI ratings. Other ratings will be added to your current licence.

Validity

An instructor certificate is valid for 3 years. If you extend the certificate, the 3-year validity period remains the same, except if you extend it with a different type. You can only revalidate or renew the certificate if you meet the requirements for revalidation or renewal.

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