S.L. 499.9 Art. 63EMutualrecognition of air traffic controller licences.

(1) In accordance with the provisions of Directive 2006/

23/EC and subject to the minimum age limit of twenty-one years and to language proficiency requirements, licences and their associated ratings, ratings endorsements and language endorsements as well as medical certificates issued by the competent authority of a Member State of the European Community shall be recognised as valid under this Order.

(2) Licence holders exercising in Malta the privileges of a licence issued by another Member State of the European Community in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2006/ 23/EC, shall have the right to exchange their licence for a licence issued under this Order, without additional conditions being imposed.

(3) In order to grant a unit endorsement, the Director General shall require an applicant to fulfil the particular conditions associated with this endorsement, specifying the unit, sector or working position. When establishing the unit training plan, the training provider shall take due account of the acquired competencies and experience of the applicant.

(4) The Director General shall approve and give a reasoned decision on the unit training plan containing the proposed training for the applicant not later than six weeks after presentation of the evidence, without prejudice to the delay resulting from any appeal that may be made. In his decision, the Director General shall ensure that the principles of non-discrimination and proportionality are respected.