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What is an EPL?
Why an EPL?
What is the impact on the Aviation Document Booklet (EPL)?
Licence and permit eligibility
How do I get an EPL
What if my licence or medical certificate changes?
How long does it take to process changes?
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My photo is expiring, what do I do?
Using an EPL
Viewing licence and permit information
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How is my privacy protected?
What is an EPL?
An EPL is a digital version of a Canadian aviation licence or permit that is downloaded to a mobile app. If you hold several licences and permits then you will also hold several EPLs, one for each licence and permit you hold.
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EPLs are based on international standards developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Standards Organization (ISO). Use of these standards ensure EPLs are secure and interoperable domestically and throughout the world.
Why an EPL?
Digital licences and permits bring significant benefits to the aviation industry eco-system.
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Quick and secure verification with domestic and international regulators?
Industry benefits:
Digital licences can be easily validated, enhancing regulatory compliance
Cost effectiveness of maintaining digital pilot records
Regulator benefits:
Eliminates costs associated with paper process and production of paper documentation
Real-time access to licence status saves time and enhances enforcement
What is the impact on the Aviation Document Booklet (ADB)?
The ADB is being phased out and replaced by Electronic Personnel Licences and Permits. Once you have downloaded an EPL we will no longer mail you new stickers when your licence changes.
Once you possess an EPL for each of your licences and permits you no longer need to carry an ADB.
Licence and permit eligibility
You are eligible to download an EPL if you hold any of the following licence types:
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We will update the eligibility list as we add EPL support for more licences and permits.
How do I get an EPL?
Use the EPL download service to download an EPL. The service requires a myTC account and a compatible mobile app.
myTC account
Use an existing myTC account if you already have one. If you do not have a myTC account you will create your account as part of your first sign-in to the EPL download service.
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The iOS App Store
The Google Play Store
What if my licence or medical certificate changes?
Once an EPL is downloaded to a mobile device it cannot be changed, so changes will require you to download a new EPL.
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It is your responsibility to keep your EPL current by ensuring you have downloaded the latest version of your EPL from the EPL download service.
How long does it take to process changes?
Once an authorized person has submitted licence or medical certificate changes into the system, it can take up to 2-3 business days for a new EPL to be available for download.
We will notify you via email when a new version of your EPL is ready to download. You should ensure we have an up-to-date email address on file for you.
Where are pilot proficiency checks documented?
My photo is expiring. What do I do?
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how to electronically share your EPL
How can I view the details of my EPL?
Licence and medical information associated with an EPL is viewed in the mobile app that stores your EPL. Typically, these apps present a list of credentials that have been added to the app. Tapping on the EPL you added to the mobile app should bring up the EPL details.
For additional help consult your mobile app help documentation.
How can I keep an organization up-do-date with the status of my EPL?
The digital aviation document download service provides the capability to share your EPL with any organization you choose. When changes occur, organizations added to your account will automatically be provided with a new version of your licence or medical certificate.
You can add and remove organizations through the service any time.
How do I share my EPL information in person?
When an individual requests your EPL information, there are two ways to share your EPL: an electronic and manual method. Both methods work without an internet connection.
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the verifier reviews the information as required
How is my privacy protected?
Transport Canada (TC) is committed to protecting the privacy rights of individuals and safeguarding the personal information under its control. Personal information collected by TC is protected from disclosure to unauthorized persons and/or agencies subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act. This information is used to administer the Canadian civil aviation flight crew and air traffic controller licensing program or activity and determine eligibility for the flight crew licenses and air traffic controller permits and licenses. The information is required by the Department for the issuance of Canadian Aviation Documents (licences and permits) to persons who pilot and control aircraft and will be used to validate, monitor and control the information pertaining to those documents.
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