Pilot licences and examinations
Information on changes to pilot licences
Acquisition and renewal of pilot licences
The issuance and the renewal of pilot licences (aeroplanes, sailplanes, helicopters, balloons) are the responsibility of the FOCA.
Theory examination
Manned aviation
Radio telephony
Pilots are required to demonstrate that they possess the necessary active and passive skills in the languages used in aviation radio telephony.
Language proficiency tests
Pilots must demonstrate that they possess the necessary degree of active and passive proficiency in the languages used in aviation radio telephony
Flight examination
Manned aviation
Forms
Application and report forms
Checklists
Checklists concerning conversions of licences, proficiency checks, skill tests etc.
Legal bases - pilot licences
The legislation and guidelines governing the licensing of pilots are based on Swiss regulations, as well as on international regulations and agreements.
Weiterführende Informationen
Federal office of civil aviation FOCA
Section Flight Personnel