PCAR Part 2: Personnel Licensing and
Maintenance Regulations 2025-2026
Newest!!!
License Classification System
A comprehensive licensing system covering all
aviation personnel.
Part
Refers to the primary subject area.
Subpart
Refers to any subdivision of a Part.
Section
Refers to any subdivision of a Subpart.
Subsection
Refers to the title of a regulation and can be a
subdivision of a Subpart or Section.
Paragraph
Refers to the text.
Mandatory requirements
Indicated by 'shall'.
Prohibitions
Use 'no person may' or 'a person may not'.
Discretionary actions
Use 'may'.
Authority responsibilities
Use 'will'.
'Approved'
Means officially accepted by CAAP.
Private Pilot License (PPL)
,A type of pilot license.
Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
A type of pilot license.
Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)
A type of pilot license.
Multi-crew Pilot License (MPL)
A type of pilot license.
Specialized licenses for glider and balloon operations
Licenses specifically for operating gliders and
balloons.
Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations (PCAR)
Establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for
civil aviation in the Philippines.
ICAO Annex 1
International standards for aviation personnel
licensing.
Chicago Convention
An international treaty that establishes rules for civil
aviation.
Philippine-registered aircraft
Aircraft registered in the Philippines.
Contracting states
States that are parties to the Chicago Convention.
Philippine-licensed personnel
Personnel who hold licenses issued by the
Philippines.
Aircraft operating within Philippine airspace
Aircraft that are flying in the airspace of the
Philippines.
Flight Engineer License
, A certification allowing individuals to operate and
manage aircraft systems.
Flight Navigator License
A certification for individuals responsible for
navigating aircraft during flight.
Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) License
A license for individuals qualified to perform
maintenance on aircraft.
Aviation Maintenance Specialist (AMS) License
A specialized license for technicians focusing on
specific areas of aircraft maintenance.
Air Traffic Controller License
A certification for individuals who manage the safe
and orderly flow of air traffic.
Flight Operations Officer License
A certification for individuals overseeing flight
operations and safety.
Aeronautical Station Operator License
A license for individuals operating communication
stations for aircraft.
Air Traffic Safety Electronic Personnel (ATSEP)
License
A certification for personnel responsible for the
maintenance of air traffic safety electronic systems.
Airframe rating
A qualification indicating 30 months of experience in
airframe maintenance.
Powerplant rating
A qualification indicating 30 months of experience in
powerplant maintenance.
Combined Airframe and Powerplant
Maintenance Regulations 2025-2026
Newest!!!
License Classification System
A comprehensive licensing system covering all
aviation personnel.
Part
Refers to the primary subject area.
Subpart
Refers to any subdivision of a Part.
Section
Refers to any subdivision of a Subpart.
Subsection
Refers to the title of a regulation and can be a
subdivision of a Subpart or Section.
Paragraph
Refers to the text.
Mandatory requirements
Indicated by 'shall'.
Prohibitions
Use 'no person may' or 'a person may not'.
Discretionary actions
Use 'may'.
Authority responsibilities
Use 'will'.
'Approved'
Means officially accepted by CAAP.
Private Pilot License (PPL)
,A type of pilot license.
Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
A type of pilot license.
Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)
A type of pilot license.
Multi-crew Pilot License (MPL)
A type of pilot license.
Specialized licenses for glider and balloon operations
Licenses specifically for operating gliders and
balloons.
Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations (PCAR)
Establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for
civil aviation in the Philippines.
ICAO Annex 1
International standards for aviation personnel
licensing.
Chicago Convention
An international treaty that establishes rules for civil
aviation.
Philippine-registered aircraft
Aircraft registered in the Philippines.
Contracting states
States that are parties to the Chicago Convention.
Philippine-licensed personnel
Personnel who hold licenses issued by the
Philippines.
Aircraft operating within Philippine airspace
Aircraft that are flying in the airspace of the
Philippines.
Flight Engineer License
, A certification allowing individuals to operate and
manage aircraft systems.
Flight Navigator License
A certification for individuals responsible for
navigating aircraft during flight.
Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) License
A license for individuals qualified to perform
maintenance on aircraft.
Aviation Maintenance Specialist (AMS) License
A specialized license for technicians focusing on
specific areas of aircraft maintenance.
Air Traffic Controller License
A certification for individuals who manage the safe
and orderly flow of air traffic.
Flight Operations Officer License
A certification for individuals overseeing flight
operations and safety.
Aeronautical Station Operator License
A license for individuals operating communication
stations for aircraft.
Air Traffic Safety Electronic Personnel (ATSEP)
License
A certification for personnel responsible for the
maintenance of air traffic safety electronic systems.
Airframe rating
A qualification indicating 30 months of experience in
airframe maintenance.
Powerplant rating
A qualification indicating 30 months of experience in
powerplant maintenance.
Combined Airframe and Powerplant
