South Africa - Apply for Recreational Pilot Licence Conversion


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ProcedureEdit

During lockdown, Applications are welcome through the email address of the South African Civil Aviations Authority.
Apply through email

  1. To apply for Recreational Pilot License Conversion through email, the applicant has to lodge the applications through email address of the South African Civil Aviations Authority.
  2. The address and contact details of the South African Civil Aviations Authority can be found in the following link: Link
  3. Download the Application for Recreational Pilot Licence Conversion by clicking the following link: Link
  4. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
  5. Now, complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections. Attest it with your signature once completed.
  6. Then, pay the applicable fees as directed to the relevant bank account. Find the information regarding payment in the office website or contact the office.
  7. After paying the fees, make scanned copies of the required documents and the completed application form. Proceed to submit it through the following email address: [email protected]
  8. Indicate the license number of the particular category that you are applying as the subject of the mail.
  9. Then, the application will be forwarded to the concerned authorities for further verification processes.
  10. Once the verification and validation processes are over, the application will be approved and the validation will be processed for issuance.
  11. When the validation is ready to be collected, the applicant will be sent an SMS from the office and the applicant can collect it by themselves or arrange a courier service for collection.


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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Completed application form
  • Logbook copy (indicating requirements)
  • Relevant type ratings copies (in case of WCM and CCM)
  • Any supporting document (as instructed)


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

South African Civil Aviation Authority - Midrand Office,
Physcial Address:Ikhaya Lokundiza
Building 16
Treur Close
Waterfall Park
Bekker Street
Midrand
Postal Address:Private Bag X 73
Halfway House
1685
Tel: 011 – 545 1000
Fax: 011 – 545 1455
E-mail: [email protected]
Website Link


South African Civil Aviation Authority - Southern Region Office,
Physical Address: North Wing, 2nd Floor
Oval Business Park
Freight Rd, Matroosfontein,
Cape Town International Airport,
7525,
South Africa,
Postal Address: PO Box 174
Cape Town International Airport
7525
Tel: 021 – 934 4744
Fax: 021 – 934 1326
Website Link

EligibilityEdit

  • Any Recreational Pilot License holder, whose license needs a conversion under a particular regulation, can apply.


FeesEdit

  • Please approach the authorities for fees details.


ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever


Documents to UseEdit

  • Application for Recreational Pilot Licence Conversion: Link


Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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InstructionsEdit

  • The applicant must ensure all the information sought in the application has been provided properly and all the attached documents are appropriately furnished in order to avoid rejections.
  • Applicants should make a pre-booking in case if they want to collect the license by person. Click here to make a booking: Link
  • In order to know how to make the required payment, applicants can make use of the following document: Link


Required InformationEdit

  • First names and Surname of applicant
  • License and Identity document number
  • Nationality and address details
  • Contact numbers and Fax number
  • Email address
  • Name of Signatory


Need for the DocumentEdit

  • Any license holder, who had undergone training in terms of a different regulation and wants to convert his/her license under any such regulation, must obtain a converted license document in order to practice as a pilot under the category that he/she obtained training for.


Information which might helpEdit

  • Refer “SUBPART 3: NATIONAL PILOT LICENCE” in the following document for more relevant information: Link
  • For knowing the relevant Technical Standards, refer Part SA-CATS 62 in the following document: Link


Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.


External LinksEdit


OthersEdit

More information which might help people.