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The IAA has moved to an online examination system for Pilot Exams
The final sitting for paper based PPL exams is November 2016.
From January 2017, all nine PPL exams will be provided using the Authority online examination system.
For information on PPL examinations, please click here.
Private and Professional examinations are offered in English only.
Professional Pilot Examinations
All examinations may not be available at selected locations for a particular sitting.
You may access a demo of the exam system here (pop-up blockers will need to be disabled).
The closing dates below are the last date for acceptance based on space being available. Where a place is not available for a particular date you may be offered an alternative date available.
Notification for exams are now sent by email. Please ensure your email is legible on your application and provide an address that you regularly access.
Failure to do so may lead to you not receiving notification.
2017
ATPL/CPL/IR Examinations
DUBLIN VENUE
(Venue: IAA HQ, The Times Building, 11/12 D'Olier Street, Dublin 2) - Subject to Change
| Examination Month | CPL/ATPL/IR Dates | Closing Dates |
|---|---|---|
| February | 27th - 28th February | 6th February |
| April | 24th - 25th April | 3rd April |
| June | 26th - 27th June | 5th June |
| August | 28th - 29th August | 7th August |
| October | 23rd - 24th October | 2nd October |
| December | 18th - 19th December | 27th November |
ATPL/CPL/IR Examinations
CORK VENUE
(Venue: Atlantic Flight Training Academy, Cork Airport Business Park) - Subject to Change
| Examination Month | CPL/ATPL/IR Dates | Closing Dates |
|---|---|---|
| February | 27th - 28th February | 6th February |
| May | 2nd - 3rd May | 11th April |
| June | 26th - 27th June | 5th June |
| August | 28th - 29th August | 7th August |
| October | 23rd - 24th October | 2nd October |
| December | 18th - 19th December | 27th November |
*This venue is restricted application until further notice.