ICAO CPL(A) ME/IR to EASA/UAE GCAA CPL(A) ME/IR Conversion
The ICAO CPL(A) ME/IR to EASA/UAE GCAA CPL(A) ME/IR Conversion Course is designed for pilots who already hold a valid ICAO CPL and wish to convert it to an EASA/GCAA license.
By the end of the course, you’ll be fully prepared and qualified to operate under the EASA/GCAA licensing framework with confidence and compliance.
- 200hrs in total of which
- 100 as PIC, of which a 300nm cross country PIC trip in which the license holder landed in two airports apart from the origin/destination airport
- 50 hours solo cross country
- Night Rating (4 hours dual training of which 1 hour night navigation and 5 solo night takeoffs and full stop landings)
- Current ICAO IR rating
- Class I Medical Certificate: Candidates must hold a valid Class I Medical Certificate before the commencement of any flight training.
- English Language Proficiency (ELP): ELP assessment is included as part of the conversion course for all candidates.
- License Verification: A license verification shall be obtained from the authority that issued your ICAO license prior to commencing flight training.
The ICAO CPL(A) ME/IR to EASA/UAE GCAA CPL(A) ME/IR training comprises the following components:
- ATPL theory (self-study and in-class options provided)
- Conversion for ME-CPL
- Conversion for ME-IR
- Efficient and structured training completed within an ideal timeframe.
- Complete license conversion fully conducted in Egnatia Aviation “Lydia” Airport.
- State-of-the-art fleet.
- Expert instructors with extensive airline and regulatory experience.
- Dedicated licensing support.
- Simulated airline environment to prepare you for real-world operations.
Successfully completing the ICAO to EASA CPL ME/IR Conversion Course opens the European aviation market. Whether you’re pursuing employment with an EASA-regulated airline, planning further advanced training, or working toward personal aviation goals, the conversion course opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities across Europe and beyond.
Successfully completing the ICAO to UAE GCAA CPL ME/IR Conversion Course opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities within the rapidly growing aviation sector in the UAE and the wider Middle East region. With a GCAA-issued license, you’ll be fully qualified to pursue roles with UAE-based airlines, charter operators, and corporate aviation, meeting the region’s high demand for skilled, internationally trained pilots.
