Declare withdrawal from a theoretical examination for aviation personnel

To withdraw from an examination session that has already been requested, please proceed as follows:

• Go to the federal portal verwaltung.bund.de and complete the online application.
• You can upload your documents directly.
• Once the declaration has been received, the Federal Office of Civil Aviation will process the documents. A notification will then be sent digitally to your mailbox.
• Alternatively: Fill in the withdrawal form on the website of the Federal Office of Civil Aviation and send it by post, fax or e-mail to the address provided. When sending by e-mail, the handwritten signature must be recognizable, for example as a PDF attachment.

German Federal Aviation Authority (LBA)

• Withdrawal from a requested examination session is only possible for valid reasons.
• Withdrawal must be notified within 3 calendar days of the examination date
• Withdrawal must be declared within 3 calendar days
• You must provide sufficient evidence of your inability to take the examination no later than 5 calendar days after receipt of the declaration of withdrawal.
• In the event of illness, please submit all original supporting documents by post.

• Proof, for example a medical certificate
• in the case of representation: proof of authorization to represent you

You can find out which documents are required in your case on the withdrawal form.

There are no costs.

• Examination regulations for conducting the theoretical examination for aviation personnel at the Federal Aviation Office

Contradiction
You will find further information on how to lodge an objection in the notification of your application

• Please note that a certificate of incapacity for work (AU) is not recognized.

03.11.2023