ATCO.AR.D.001 Procedure for the issue, revalidation and renewal of licences, ratings, endorsements and authorisations

ANNEX II – PART ATCO.AR – REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETENT AUTHORITIES · Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

IRImplementing rule

ATCO.AR.D.001Procedure for the issue, revalidation and renewal of licences, ratings, endorsements and authorisations

(a)The competent authority shall establish procedures for the application, issue and exchange of licences, issue of ratings and endorsements, as well as the revalidation and renewal of endorsements. These procedures may include:

(1)the issue of temporary OJTI authorisation and temporary assessor authorisation; and

(2)if applicable, the authorisation for assessors to revalidate and renew unit endorsements in which case assessors shall submit all records, reports and any other information to the competent authority as defined in such procedures.

(b)Upon receiving an application and, if relevant, any supporting documentation, the competent authority shall verify the application completeness and whether the applicant meets the requirements set out in Annex I.

(c)If the applicant meets the applicable requirements, the competent authority shall issue, revalidate or renew, when appropriate, the relevant licence, rating(s) and endorsement(s) using the format for licences established in Appendix 1 of Annex II. The temporary OJTI authorisation referred to in ATCO.C.025 and the temporary assessor authorisation referred to in ATCO.C.065 shall be issued as a separate document wherein the privileges of the holder as well as the validity of the authorisation shall be specified.

(d)For the purpose of reducing unnecessary administrative burden, the competent authority may establish procedures for establishing a unique date of validity for several endorsements. In any case, the validity periods of the endorsements concerned shall not be extended.

(e)The competent authority shall replace the air traffic controller licence if necessary for administrative reasons and when point (XIIa) of the licence is completed and no further space remains. The date of the first issue of the ratings and rating endorsements shall be transferred to the new licence.

IR · ATCO.AR.D.001 — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

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AMC1 ATCO.AR.D.001(a)Procedure for the issue, revalidation and renewal of licences, ratings, endorsements and authorisations

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PROCEDURES The competent authority may develop procedures to allow privileges to be exercised by the licence holder for a maximum period of eight weeks after successful completion of the applicable examination(s) and assessment(s), pending the issue of the licence, rating or endorsement. Such procedures may cover licences, ratings and endorsements, but not the temporary authorisations.

AMC · AMC1 ATCO.AR.D.001(a) — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ED Decision 2015/010/R · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

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APPLICATION FORM FOR THE ISSUE, REVALIDATION AND RENEWAL OF LICENCES, RATINGS AND ENDORSEMENTS

APPLICATION FOR ISSUE/REVALIDATION/RENEWAL OF (STUDENT) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER (ATCO) LICENCE, RATINGS AND ENDORSEMENTS
Part A: APPLICANT’S DETAILS
Name: Permanent address:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Tel.:……………………………………… Mobile:………………… E-mail address:………………………………………… Nationality: ……………… Date (dd/mm/yyyy) and place of birth:…………………………………………………………………………….
(STUDENT) ATCO LICENCE DETAILS (if applicable): Licence serial No:…………………………………… Date of issue (dd/mm/yyyy): ………………………………
EMPLOYER’S DETAILS (if applicable): Name:
Part B: APPLICATION FOR (Tick the relevant boxes)
Issue of Student ATCO Licence, rating(s) and rating endorsements) (Part C, E and F of this form)
Language endorsement(s) (Part C, E and F of this form)
Issue of ATCO Licence, rating(s) and rating endorsements) (Part C, E and F of this form)
Revalidation of ATCO Licence rating, endorsements (Part C, D, E and F of this form)
Renewal of ATCO Licence rating, endorsements (Part C, D, E and F of this form)
Part C: RATING/RATING ENDORSEMENT/ATC UNIT/Sector
ADI		(Unit, sector, working position)			TWR	GMC	GMS		AIR	RAD
APS		(Unit, sector, working position)			PAR	SRA	TCL
ACS		(Unit, sector, working position)			TCL	OCN
ACP		(Unit, sector, working position)			OCN
ADV		(Unit, sector, working position)
APP		(Unit, sector, working position)
Licence endorsements
OJTI	STDI		Assessor	Language proficiency endorsement - level 4 - level 5 - level 6				Local (specify language) _ language proficiency endorsement* - level 4 - level 5 - level 6 * Optional, if imposed by the Member State for reasons of safety at the ATC unit as published in AIP.

Part D: Unit endorsement revalidation/renewal
The applicant meets the requirements according to Regulation (EU) .…/…. and to the unit competence scheme of unit ………………………………………………………………………. The unit/licence endorsements annotated below are revalidated/renewed * (delete as appropriate). Based on this, REVALIDATION/RENEWAL can be done as listed below:
Unit endorsement:			Valid until:
Unit endorsement:			Valid until:
Unit endorsement:			Valid until:
Unit endorsement:			Valid until:
Unit endorsement:			Valid until:
Unit endorsement:			Valid until:
I certify that the data is complete and true Authorised assessor:	Name:	Assessor’s licence number:		Signature:
Part E: Declaration
I hereby: 1. apply for the issue/revalidation/renewal of (Student) ATCO Licence, ratings and/or endorsements as indicated; 2. confirm that the information contained herein is correct at the time of the application; 3. confirm that I am not holding any (Student) ATCO Licence issued in another Member State; 4. confirm that I have not applied for any (Student) ATCO Licence in another Member State; and 5. confirm that I have never held a (Student) ATCO Licence issued in another Member State which has been revoked or suspended in any other Member State. I understand that any incorrect information provided herein could prohibit me from holding a (Student) ATCO Licence. Signed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date (dd/mm/yyyy): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part F: Certificates/Documents
Please enclose all relevant certificates and/or documents: 1. Copy of Student ATCO Licence, if applicable 2. Copy of passport or other national ID 3. Copy of medical certificate 4. Copy of relevant training certificate/documents proving the successful completion of: (a) Initial training (integrated) (b) Basic training (c) Rating training (d) Unit training (e) Practical instructor training (f) Assessor training (g) Refresher training 5. Copy of language proficiency certificate(s): language(s) 6. Certificate by ATC provider proving that the licence holder has fulfilled the requirements in accordance with the approved unit competence scheme 7. Copy of the competence assessment form 8. Copy

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R] APPLICATION FORM FOR THE ISSUE, REVALIDATION AND RENEWAL OF LICENCES, RATINGS AND ENDORSEMENTS

APPLICATION FOR THE ISSUE/REVALIDATION/RENEWAL OF (STUDENT) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER (ATCO) LICENCES, RATINGS AND ENDORSEMENTS
Part A: APPLICANT’S DETAILS
Name: Permanent address:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Tel.:……………………………………… Mobile:………………… E-mail address:………………………………………… Nationality: ……………… Date (dd/mm/yyyy) and place of birth:…………………………………………………………………………….
(STUDENT) ATCO LICENCE DETAILS (if applicable): Licence serial number:…………………………………… Date of issue (dd/mm/yyyy): ………………………………
EMPLOYER’S DETAILS (if applicable): Name:
Part B: APPLICATION FOR (Tick the relevant boxes)
Issue of Student ATCO licence, rating(s) and rating endorsement(s) (Part C, E and F of this form)
Language proficiency endorsement(s) (Part C, E and F of this form)
Issue of ATCO licence, rating(s) and rating endorsement(s) (Part C, E and F of this form)
Revalidation of ATCO licence rating(s) and rating endorsement(s) (Part C, D, E and F of this form)
Renewal of ATCO licence rating(s) and rating endorsement(s) (Part C, D, E and F of this form)
Part C: RATING/RATING ENDORSEMENT/ATC UNIT/Sector
ADC		(Unit, sector, working position)						SUR
APS		(Unit, sector, working position)			PAR	SRA
ACS		(Unit, sector, working position)				OCN
ACP		(Unit, sector, working position)			OCN
ADV		(Unit, sector, working position)
APP		(Unit, sector, working position)
Licence endorsements
OJTI	STDI		Assessor	Language proficiency endorsement - level 4 - level 5 - level 6			Local (specify language): ___ language proficiency endorsement* - level 4 - level 5 - level 6 * Optional, if imposed by the Member State for safety reasons at the ATC unit as published in the AIP.

Part D: Unit endorsement revalidation/renewal
The applicant meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) …/… and of the ……unit competence scheme. The unit endorsements annotated below are revalidated/renewed (insert as appropriate).
Unit endorsement:			Valid until:
Unit endorsement:			Valid until:
Unit endorsement:			Valid until:
Unit endorsement:			Valid until:
Unit endorsement:			Valid until:
Unit endorsement:			Valid until:
I certify that the data is complete and true. Authorised assessor:	Name:	Assessor’s licence number:		Signature:
Part E: Declaration
I hereby: 1. apply for the issue/revalidation/renewal of (Student) ATCO licence, ratings and/or endorsements, as indicated; 2. confirm that the information contained herein is correct at the time of the application; 3. confirm that I do not hold any (Student) ATCO licence issued in another Member State; 4. confirm that I have not applied for any (Student) ATCO licence in another Member State; and 5. confirm that I have never held a (Student) ATCO licence issued in another Member State which has been revoked or suspended in any other Member State. I understand that any incorrect information provided herein could prohibit me from holding a (Student) ATCO licence. Signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date (dd/mm/yyyy): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part F: Certificates/Documents
Please enclose all relevant certificates and/or documents: 1. Copy of Student ATCO licence, if applicable 2. Copy of passport or other national ID 3. Copy of medical certificate 4. Copy of relevant training certificate/documents proving the successful completion of: (a) Initial training (integrated) (b) Basic training (c) Rating training (d) Unit training (e) Practical instructor training (f) Assessor training (g) Refresher training 5. Copy of language proficiency certificate(s): language(s) 6. Certificate by ATC provider proving that the licence holder has fulfilled the requirements in accordance with the approved unit competence scheme 7. Copy of the competence assessment form 8. Any other copy(ies), as necessary

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

GM · GM1 ATCO.AR.D.001(a) — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ED Decision 2023/011/R · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

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GM2 ATCO.AR.D.001(a)Procedure for the issue, revalidation and renewal of licences, ratings, endorsements and authorisations

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APPLICATION FOR THE ISSUE, REVALIDATION AND RENEWAL OF LICENCES, RATINGS, ENDORSEMENTS AND AUTHORISATIONS Application for the issue, revalidation and renewal of licences, ratings, endorsements and authorisations together with all relevant certificates and/or documents supporting the application might be submitted by secure electronic means.

GM · GM2 ATCO.AR.D.001(a) — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ED Decision 2015/010/R · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

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GM1 ATCO.AR.D.001(b)Procedure for the issue, revalidation and renewal of licences, ratings, endorsements and authorisations

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DATE OF SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE TRAINING The date of successful completion of the training relevant to the rating and/or rating endorsement to be included in the (Student) ATCO Licence should be the date indicated in the certificate of successful completion of the relevant training issued by the training organisation.

GM · GM1 ATCO.AR.D.001(b) — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ED Decision 2015/010/R · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

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GM1 ATCO.AR.D.001(c)Procedure for the issue, revalidation and renewal of licences, ratings, endorsements and authorisations

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FORMAT FOR LICENCES (APPENDIX I TO ANNEX II) The competent authority may enter into point (XIII) of the licence format all additional licensing information, such as national licence endorsements or holding a radio telephony (R/T) licence.

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GM1 ATCO.AR.D.001(d)Procedure for the issue, revalidation and renewal of licences, ratings, endorsements and authorisations

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UNIQUE DATE OF VALIDITY FOR ENDORSEMENTS The procedure for establishing a unique date of validity for several endorsements should be applied when requested by the air navigation service provider or the applicant.

GM · GM1 ATCO.AR.D.001(d) — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ED Decision 2015/010/R · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

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GM1 ATCO.AR.D.001(e)Procedure for the issue, revalidation and renewal of licences, ratings, endorsements and authorisations

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ADMINISTRATIVE REASONS For the purpose of issuing a new licence, administrative reasons may be the following but are not limited to:

(a)loss;

(b)theft;

(c)significant damage leading to illegibility.

GM · GM1 ATCO.AR.D.001(e) — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ED Decision 2015/010/R · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

All rules in SUBPART D – ISSUE, REVALIDATION, RENEWAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENCES, RATINGS,ENDORSEMENTS AND AUTHORISATIONS

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 14 Jun 2024, extracted 17 Aug 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.

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