Whether goods are moved by tram, heavy-duty transport or inland waterway
vessel, making sure than people and goods arrive safely at their destination requires
special licences and authorisations for certain vehicles and forms of transport. You
can get an overview here.
If you are flying to a country outside the European Union (EU), you will need an officially certified pilot license (verification letter). You can apply for this at the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) for a fee.
If you want to transport something with a vehicle on public roads and the transport is heavier or larger than legally required, you must apply for a permit.
If you wish to carry more than nine passengers in national transport outside of scheduled services (occasional transport, e.g. rental bus services, excursions or vacation destinations), you will require a permit.
Are you registered as an operator of unmanned aircraft (UAS) in an EASA member state other than Germany and would like to operate a UAS in the "special" operating category in Germany? Then you need a permit for this.
In order to operate an unmanned aircraft (UAS) in the "special" operating category in Germany, you need an operating license. Depending on your place of residence or principal place of business, you can apply for this from the Federal Aviation Office or your state aviation authority.
Would you like to offer dangerous goods training in the aviation sector? Then you need an approved training program. The maintenance of approvals and changes are also subject to approval.
If you are seeking a Part-66 aircraft maintenance license and already have qualifications, you can apply for approval of bonus points. This may (partially) waive the requirement to provide evidence of module examinations.
You must have a maintenance program, the so-called Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP), approved for an aircraft or a fleet of aircraft. You must also have changes or deviations to the AMP approved.
Are you a pilot planning to leave the territory of the European Union (EU) with an aircraft that is registered in a member state other than Germany? Then you can apply for automatic validation under certain conditions.
If you are a German airline wishing to operate flights within the European Union (EU), you must apply for approval of an aviation security program under certain conditions.
If you wish to change your operating license and air operator's certificate (AOC), you can apply for this under certain conditions. The changes include the registration and deregistration of aircraft, transfers of supervision and special permits.
If you wish to take a practical examination to obtain a license or rating, you can submit an application for the appointment of an examiner from the Federal Aviation Office.
To complete the aircraft type training course, you can apply to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (also by proxy) for on-the-job training (OJT) for the first time or again, change an already approved OJT or register an assessment date.
If new aircraft types or training courses are introduced, you as the holder of an examiner authorization can apply to the Federal Aviation Office for a special authorization for these examinations.
Do you want to transport war weapons outside the Federal Republic of Germany on German-flagged seagoing vessels or in aircraft registered in the German aircraft register? Then you need a permit.
To take the examination for technical personnel, you must apply to the LBA. The exam is necessary if you are seeking a Part 66 license, want to add a type entry or change, renew or delete restrictions on your PvL permit.
If you want to fly or operate an aircraft, you need a pilot's license. You can apply for this from the Federal Aviation Office under certain conditions.
If you wish to transfer or transport civil explosives to, through or out of Germany, you must first apply for a transfer permit from the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM).
Would you like to increase the number of buses or seats for your bus company? Then you must apply for the necessary permit from the licensing authority responsible for you.
Do you have an EU Community license for cross-border occasional transport for which the framework conditions change? Then you must report the changes or have them approved.
Do you need approval for an exemption from European aviation law or an alternative verification procedure instead of the Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC)? If so, you must apply to the Federal Aviation Office, provided it is responsible in your case.
If you do not yet have a European Part-66 license, you can apply for an initial Part-66 license under certain conditions. You can also apply to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt for other matters relating to the German Part-66 license.
You may fly a drone without prior permission if you meet the relevant requirements. As soon as the flight could pose an increased risk to other people, you must apply for permission in advance.
If you operate aircraft, in certain cases you will need permits from the German Federal Aviation Authority for your flight operations - for example, when transporting dangerous goods or flying in low visibility.
If you operate helicopters, in certain cases you need permits from the Federal Aviation Office for your flight operations - for example, for air rescue services or helicopter winch operations.
You can apply to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt for a class 4 aircraft inspector's license (PvL). You can also submit an application to renew, extend or amend an existing PvL permit.
Would you like to continue your bus company as an occasional service? Then you must apply for the necessary permit from the licensing authority responsible for you.
Would you like to transfer the rights and obligations of your bus company for occasional services or operational management to another person? Then you must apply for a permit from the licensing authority responsible for you.
If you want to fly certain aircraft types or classes or carry out a teaching assignment, you need a specific authorization or teaching authorization. You can apply for, extend, expand or renew these at the Federal Aviation Office.
Would you like to transfer responsibility for your European pilot's license or your medical file to the Federal Aviation Office? Then you can apply for a transfer IN under certain conditions.
To operate unmanned aircraft (UAS) in subcategories A1 and A3, you need an EU Certificate of Competence A1/A3. This will be issued to you after an online course and subsequent online examination by the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA).
Are you a change management body that is not the holder of the vehicle type approval and would you like to manage changes to an already approved vehicle? Then you must, among other things, inform the EBA approval body of this change.
If you would like to conduct practical examinations for the acquisition of a license or an instrument rating as an examiner, you can apply to the Federal Aviation Office for admission to the examiner pool of an ATO of the Federal Aviation Office.
The pan-European network of
Points of Single Contact
can provide you with details of any legal requirements and help you to complete relevant procedures.
If you are seeking a Part-66 aircraft maintenance license and already have qualifications, you can apply for approval of bonus points. This may (partially) waive the requirement to provide evidence of module examinations.
Would you like to obtain or renew your authorization as an examiner? Then you can register with the Federal Aviation Office for a theoretical course and propose an instructor for your practical examination.
Have you been involved in accidents and incidents involving the transportation of dangerous goods by air, or have you noticed any violations? Then you must report this to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) within 72 hours.
If you are an arms dealer or arms manufacturer with a general transfer permit and are transporting firearms or ammunition from Germany to the EU area, the Schengen states and Northern Ireland, you must report the transfer to the Federal Office of Administration.
If you want to set off fireworks, you may need an air law permit and/or an air traffic control clearance. The same applies to the ascent of drones, weather balloons or kites, as well as the operation of lasers and skybeamers.
Does the current Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI) prevent or hinder the approval of your rail vehicle? Then in certain cases you can apply for an exemption from the application of the TSI.
Do you transport passengers commercially with your cab business and would like to increase the number of your vehicles? To do this, you need to apply for an extension of your already issued permit.
Do you transport passengers commercially with your rental car company and would like to increase the number of your vehicles? To do this, you need to apply for an extension to the permit you have already been issued.
Do you want to transport passengers in a cab commercially? If your permit expires, you can apply to the relevant transport authority for a permit to be reissued.
Do you transport people commercially with your rental car business? If your permit expires, you can apply to the relevant transport authority to have it reissued.
If you conduct a practical examination as an examiner, you must notify the Federal Aviation Authority in advance. This involves providing information about the applicant and details of the examination.
Before conducting non-commercial flight operations with technically complex aircraft (NCC) or specialized flight operations (SPO), you are obliged to submit a corresponding declaration to the Federal Aviation Office.
Would you like to operate an unmanned aircraft (UAS) across borders under standard scenarios in the "special" operating category? Then please submit your existing operating declaration and the confirmation of receipt and completeness to the Federal Office of Civil Aviation.
Would you like to operate an unmanned aircraft (UAS) in Germany under standard scenarios in the "special" operating category? Then the Federal Aviation Office requires a corresponding declaration from you.
