Apply for a theoretical examination for aviation personnel (ATPL, MPL, CPL, IR, CB-IR, BIR, FI)

If you want to obtain a permit for aviation personnel - for example a pilot's license - you must pass a theoretical examination.

If you want to work in aviation, you may have to pass a theoretical examination. This applies in particular to prospective

• pilots or
• flight technicians

You can apply to take the following theoretical examinations:

• ATPL (A)
• ATPL (A) Bridge
• CPL (A)
• CPL (A) Bridge
• MPL (A)
• ATPL (H) VFR
• ATPL (H) VFR Bridge
• ATPL (H) IFR
• ATPL (H) IFR Bridge
• CPL (H)
• CPL (H) Bridge
• CPL (As)
• CPL (As) Bridge
• IR
• CB-IR
• BIR
• FI Certificate (A)
• FI Certificate (H)
• Recognition of an FAA-IR authorization

You can also apply to take the AZF, AZFE, BZF I or BZFE radiotelephony examinations required for your desired license in connection with your theory test.

To take a theoretical examination, the Federal Aviation Office requires the following from you

• Personal details
• Details of the training you have completed
• Details of examination subjects and date.

Before you take the theoretical examination, the Federal Aviation Office will check whether you meet all the necessary requirements and have all the required documents.

for the application for a theoretical examination:

• Proof of examination recommendation: this must be no more than 12 months old
• Pre-license, if applicable

for repeat examinations:

• renewed proof of the ATO's examination recommendation for the subjects to be repeated

if your training organization does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt:

• Certificate from the Approved Training Organization (ATO) where the training was conducted
• Proof that the ATO is approved for the training undertaken, attachment to the certificate
• Examination recommendation for the subjects applied for with the date of completion of the training in the respective subject (date of the school-internal final test)
• Proof that the theoretical training was carried out in accordance with the approved training program and to the required extent
• If completing a distance learning course: Proof of the distance learning phase and the required face-to-face instruction
• for training courses that require the possession of an initial license: A copy of the license
• written declaration that the applicant is not currently undergoing an examination in any other country

for the recognition of theoretical knowledge:

• Proof of a theory test passed in accordance with Part-FCL / JAR-FCL
• For pilots with an existing third-country license (ATPL), a notice of approval from the L1 department (LBA) regarding corresponding training facilitations is required

when applying for a radiotelephony examination:

• Scanned copy of the existing aircraft radio certificate (optional)

required for substitution:

• Proof of authorization to represent (power of attorney)

Please refer to the application form to find out which documents are required in your case.

• You want to take a theoretical examination in flying techniques or as a pilot.
• You have the necessary examination recommendations and, if applicable, previous licenses.

• Objection
  You will find further information on how to lodge an objection in the notification of your application.

To apply for a theoretical examination for aviation personnel, please proceed as follows:

• Go to the federal portal and complete the online application.
• You can upload your documents directly.
• After the authority has processed your application, you will receive a summons and, if applicable, a notice of costs. The digitally issued documents are then stored in your BundID account mailbox.
• You can retrieve the summons and the notice of costs via your BundID account mailbox. You pay using the options described in the cost assessment notice.

After you have completed the requested theoretical examination, the Federal Office of Civil Aviation will send the results notification to your mailbox via the federal portal. You can retrieve the notification via your BundID account mailbox.

The Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) usually sends the summons and, if applicable, a notice of costs for the theoretical examination shortly after the application has been submitted.

The examination results are usually sent via the federal portal on the working day following the last day of your examination session.

Je nach Art der Prüfung fallen Gebühren in unterschiedlicher Höhe an. Die Kostenverordnung der Luftfahrtverwaltung (LuftkostV) informiert über die genauen Beträge. Sie erhalten einen Bescheid mit QR-Code zur Bezahlung.: Fee from 90,00 EUR to 570,00 EUR (Information on cost composition can be found here)

Erneute Ladung wegen Nichtteilnahme an einer Prüfung, Sie erhalten einen Bescheid mit QR-Code zur Bezahlung.: Fee 40,00 EUR