What is the issue?

The license of a pilot is a vital document for any pilot. Obtaining a license is a big responsibility. ECA's aim is to ensure that the standard of initial and recurrent training are always sufficient to ensure the safety and the security of the flights.

How is the ECA involved?

ECA has been active in this domain since its establishment, first in the framework of the JAA and now within EASA. In the former JAA days, ECA pilots worked to ensure that JAR FCL reflected the pilots requirements. During the development of the new FCL rules, the Agency invited a selection of ECA pilots to participate in working groups to effectively transpose JAR-FCL.

Training and licensing is a key subject within the Flight Standards & Operations (FSO) Working Group with a dedicated cluster of experts.

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Future Airline Pilot Profession

Today’s aviation shows a significant gap between the requirements for a pilot license – to safely fly the aircraft – and the actual real requirements and demands of the profession – to safely and efficiently operate an aircraft in an airline environment. Initiatives and regulatory changes,

Mar 12, 2020
Future Airline Pilot Profession, ECA 2020
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Implementation of Evidence Based Training (EBT)

While in general ECA endorses EBT and the principle of ‘less checking more training’ a cautious approach to the implementation of EBT is crucial, while keeping in mind several essential safeguards. 

May 22, 2019
Evidence Based Training, Position Paper ECA 2019
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Pilot Supply

There is no issue with the availability of licensed pilots in most European countries. There is however a growing issue with the employer’s perceived quality of pilots graduating from the flight schools. Attracting, properly selecting and training the right candidates are the core

Sep 26, 2018
Pilot Supply, Position Paper ECA 2018
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Pilot shortage in Europe: Fact or fiction?

If you asked any European pilot if there is currently a pilot shortage, most of them would probably laugh. Few pilots in Europe would be willing to agree with media headlines about the ‘looming pilot shortage’. Then how come we are always hearing about the hundreds of thousands of pilots

Mar 29, 2018
Pilot Shortage: Fact or fiction, ECA 2018
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