How do I go about converting my overseas licence to an Australian licence?
People wishing to convert their foreign licences should first contact Civil Aviation Safety Authority licencing branch to discuss your current qualifications and your ambitions for flying in Australia. (ph: 131757). CASA may ask to see certified copies of your logbook(s), any licences held, medical certificate etc., and will advise you accordingly as to what the requirements are for your particular case. Conversions to a CPL licence (for overseas CPL holders) In order to convert an overseas licence to a CASA Commercial Pilots Licence, the candidate needs to pass the overseas conversion examination, and a flight test. Costs can vary depending on candidate’s experience, recency and endorsements already held. For Fixed Wing Pilots the conversion examination is a 2 hour paper, which examines the candidate’s knowledge of Flight Rules and Procedures in Australia. This exam is conducted at a specified exam centre. For Rotary Wing Pilots he conversion examination is a 3 hour paper, which exami
