The recurrent training for the apron driver's license is an e-learning course for extending the validity of the apron driver's license (category “F” driving authorization).
Recurrent Training
Introduction of the recurrent training apron driver's license for all holders of a driving authorization:
Procedures for introduction of recurrent training (apron)
- Holders of a driving authorization are given an expiry date for their apron driver’s license. The recurrent training will be introduced over a period of one year.
- Depending on the expiry date, the supervisors or contacts of the holders of a driving authorization are notified approximately three months before the deadline that the designated employees must undertake the recurrent training. The notification also includes the relevant login details (letter or e-mail).
- The recurrent training consists of eleven learning modules and a final test. If the recurrent training is successfully completed in time, the driving authorization is extended by a further 24 months from the expiry date. Note: The extension always starts from the expiry date.
- Holders of a driving authorization have five attempts to pass. After the fifth fail, the “apron driver's license” qualification is withdrawn immediately in line with the regulation. This is also the case if a holder of a driving authorization does not meet the deadline for the training. If a driver’s license is withdrawn, the supervisor or contact is informed in writing. To regain the qualification, the persons concerned must undergo driver training in an
- The costs incurred for each holder of a driving authorization are charged by invoicing the employer or via internal billing.
Note:
The existing regulations for the implementation of the Refresher Training Apron Driving License (for absences between 3 and 12 months) as well as the driving experience required according to the Traffic Regulations (driving activity on the apron within twelve months) remain valid and must be implemented independently of the Recurrent Training. Further details can be found in the 
What do holders of a driving authorization need to do now?
- Please check whether you still require a category “F” driving authorization.
- For example, if the driving authorization is no longer necessary due to a change of duties, EU regulations stipulate that the driving authorization must be returned. You can easily use the following e-mail address to report a return, stating your name and, ideally, your ID card number:
- If an Airport ID Card has to be replaced due to damage, loss or expiry, the replacement is sent with no driving authorization inscription. However, the driving authorization continues to be stored electronically.
FAQ´s
The deadline is stipulated via a coordinated rollout concept for all people with an existing category “F” driving authorization and is sent in a PIN letter no more than three months before the expiry date.
Three examples to aid understanding:
- Category “F” driving authorization acquired in 2021, for example on June 1, 2021 àExpiry date: June 1, 2023 à PIN letter will be sent on March 1, 2023 à Recurrent training must be completed by June 1, 2023.
- Category “F” driving authorization acquired in 2022, for example on December 15, 2022 à Expiry date: December 15, 2024 à PIN letter will be sent on September 15, 2024 à Recurrent training must be completed by December 15, 2024.
- Category “F” driving authorization acquired before 2021: An expiry date will be set for every holder of category “F” authorization (distributed throughout 2023) à PIN letter will be sent three months prior. à Recurrent training must be completed by the deadline.
You must have completed the training and passed the test by this date.
No.
Your category “F” driving authorization ceases to be valid after the deadline. The category “F” driving authorization is automatically deleted.
Please arrange to return your driving authorization by sending an e-mail including your name and ID card number to
No, there are no plans to issue a certificate at the moment. As a safeguard, you can take a photo or a screenshot of the “Passed” page at the end of the training course.
It may be that the PIN letter was sent to you too early due to a system error. However, please clarify cases like this with
Invitations to recurrent training are being sent in phases throughout the year until October. If you still have not received a letter by then, please contact Driver Training.
You are taught about the most important rules, ground markings, and changes relating to driving on the apron of Frankfurt Airport.
No, the sections do not have to be done in order.
You can stop the e-learning course at any time and continue later on. However, you must take the final test in one sitting.
If there was not a continuous Internet connection while you were doing the course, this may mean that it was not possible to transmit and save your current progress. Therefore, please ensure that you always have a stable Internet connection.
No, the recurrent training is theory only. No trial drive is required.
According to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulation no. 139/2014, the training must be completed every 24 months.
The training can be done online from home or at work. When taking the final test, it is important to have a stable Internet connection.
You will receive the information by e-mail or mail (PIN letter) no more than three months before your category “F” driving authorization expires.
Usually, the amount of time you have to complete the training is approx. three months from receipt of notification that your category “F” driving authorization is about to expire. The deadline will be stated in the information letter.
It is your responsibility to take the online course.
Your supervisor or a central contact is also notified of the upcoming course.
In the event of technical problems, call the Fraport Driver Training team on +49 69 690-28467
No. The recurrent training for the apron driver's license and the refresher training for the maneuvering area driver's license are two separate courses and must be taken independently of each other according to their expiry dates.
If the recurrent training for the apron driver's license is not passed or not completed before the deadline, the maneuvering area driver's license also becomes invalid (“no R without F”).
You need to answer 9 out of 12 questions correctly (75%).
It is possible to take the test five times.
You must complete all sections of the learning element before gaining access to the final test.
You have now successfully extended your category “F” driving authorization by a further 24 months from the expiry date.
Please contact your supervisor again. You must now take an
Please get in touch with your contact person or employer and ask them to arrange a new course date with
No, you are no longer allowed to drive on the apron as your driving authorization is no longer valid.
Please get in touch with your supervisor or a contact, e.g. the driving activities officer, who can contact the Fraport Driver Training team.
- If you have not driven on the apron for between 3 and 12 months, you must take a refresher training course. To arrange this, please get in touch with your supervisor or contact.
- If you have not driven on the apron for more than 12 months, you must take an
- If you no longer have an employment relationship for which you need a category “F” driving authorization.
- If you no longer meet the medical requirements for driving on the apron.
- If you lose your official driver’s license (withdrawal of driver’s license).
