Flight Crew Licensing Procedures 3. Issuing Licences 3.1 Overview of Issuing Licences Approved by Group General Manager Personnel, Licensing, Education and Training Version 7.1: October 2010
3. Issuing Licences 3.1 Overview of Issuing Licences 3.1.1 Introduction
This section provides CASA staff who have a delegation to issue flight crew licences with the information they need to issue each category of licence.
The main body of the section: • Outlines the generic procedures for issuing licences • Details the specific requirements for each category of licence in a series of reference tables • Provides the procedures for replacing, cancelling and suspending a licence • Summarises what pilots are required to do if they lose a logbook. ■
3.1.2 About Flight Crew Licences
CAR 2(7)(d) A flight crew licence indicates that the holder is qualified to engage in a particular class of CAE 206 aviation operation in a certain class of aircraft.
A private pilot licence enables the holder to engage in private operations, as defined in CAR 2(7)(d). A private pilot is permitted to fly an aircraft as pilot-in-command while the aircraft is engaged in flying training operations (which is listed as an aerial work activity under CAR 206) for the purpose of increasing his or her flying skill.
CAR 206 A commercial, senior commercial or air transport licence enables the holder to engage in private and commercial operations. Commercial operations include aerial work, charter and regular public transport (RPT). For a breakdown of the activities covered by these operations, see CAR 206.
Commercial pilot licence holders are not permitted to fly an aircraft as pilot-in-command in charter and RPT operations in multi-pilot aircraft.
Note: There is no longer an aircraft weight limitation on pilot licences. ➜
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Who Can Apply for a Flight Crew Licence?
Applicants for flight crew licences can be divided into three broad groups: • Australian residents and overseas applicants with no licence (the subject of this chapter) • Australian defence force qualified pilot applicants who graduated from a recognised Australian Defence Force course (see 6. Recognising Military Qualifications) • Overseas qualified pilot applicants wishing to fly Australian-registered aircraft in Australia or overseas (see 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications).
Applicants for Australian flight crew licences must:
CAR 5.09 (1) • Be competent in English
CAR 5.09 • Be qualified to hold the licence • Be fit and proper persons
CAR 5.09 (Refer to CAR 5.09(3) and (4) for the definition of a fit and proper person.) (3)(4) • Pay the application fee for the licence AN(ASSC)R • Pass an aviation security/background check.
How Licences Are Issued
Applicants for a flight crew licence undertake relevant training, and pass the required examinations and a flight test, if required, before applying for a flight crew licence. New entrants must apply for a photo ID and an ARN and undergo a security check.
They must make their application in writing by: • Submitting the relevant application form(s) available from the CASA website • If a flight test is required, the Approved Test Officer (ATO) or Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) must submit a pass flight test report with the examination result advice, Knowledge Deficiency Report (KDR), Day VFR Syllabus sheets and any previous fail test reports to CASA.
Note: Applications must be made on the relevant form to ensure all the required information is provided and to assist the CASA delegate to process the application. For PPL and CPL licences, the flight test report is entered on the PPL application form or CPL application form respectively. ➜
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All flight crew licence applications are assessed at the CASA Central Offices and applicants requiring a security check are additionally passed on to ACR/Security for coordination of the security check and issue of the licence.
Use of Checklist
The relevant checklist should be consulted and used as guidance to ensure all aspects related to the application are covered. The completed checklist should be attached to the application.
When assessing a licence, CASA Central Office staff check the application to ensure that the applicant is qualified for the licence, the identity of the applicant is confirmed from Form 1162 Aviation Reference Number Application, and that the ATO is authorised to conduct the flight test. The CASA Central Office staff provides a recommendation for the issue of the licence by certifying the application. CASA Central Office staff issue licences not requiring a security check by entering the licence details on AIRS, printing the applicant’s flight crew licence and sending the licence to the applicant. CASA Central Office staff forwards applications requiring a security check to Central Office for processing and subsequent issue of the licence after checking with the Australian Federal Police.
What Form Does a Licence Take?
Book Style
Licences issued after April 2001 are in a new booklet style to comply with ICAO requirements and allow for easier recognition of Flight Crew Qualifications overseas.
The new format details all licences, qualifications and ratings held by the licence holder and removes the need for a separate Record of Flight Crew Qualifications (RFCQ) to accompany the licence.
The licences can be reprinted each time a new licence, endorsement or rating is added or renewed and replaces the previous licence in full. However, this is not required in order to use the licence, as it is only a record of the qualifications held. Medical Certificates are placed in the back of the folder and are also replaced in full when a new Certificate is received after each medical examination.
Licence prints can be requested at any time in writing through the CASA Central Office. Licence holders may purchase a licence wallet from CASA Field/Airline Offices, although the wallet is optional.
Licence wallets are no longer included with the first issue of an Australian licence by CASA. ➜
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Ratings in Logbooks Ratings, endorsements and renewals will continue to be entered into the appropriate sections in the front of Pilot Logbooks. (The use of entries in the front of Pilot Logbooks may be reviewed in the future). The legal basis of the endorsement, rating or renewal is the entry in the logbook. AIRS maintains a record of the qualifications held.
Plastic Card Licences issued between April 1992 and March 2001 were in the form of a plastic card, similar to a credit card. These show only the highest licence held by the pilot for each aircraft category and remain a valid licence for use in Australia but are not suitable for overseas use as they are not ICAO compliant.
Records of Flight Crew Qualifications (RFCQ) to accompany the plastic card licence are no longer available and are replaced by the new book style licence.
Paper Dockets A few licences, such as Student Pilot Licences, were issued by industry delegates and Flying Schools as a paper docket.
‘Old’ Book Style The ‘old’ book style licences issued before April 1992 can still be used if they are endorsed as ‘PERPETUAL’ by the CASA Central Office. Licences with an expiry date cannot be used.
When Can the Pilot Use the Licence?
CAR 139 CAR 139 requires a pilot to carry his or her licence and medical certificate when flying. Hence, the pilot cannot exercise the privileges of a private or higher class of licence until the licence is issued by CASA and is in the holder’s possession.
Flight Reviews and Other Recency Requirements
Flight Reviews
CARs & CAOs Once a pilot has obtained a licence, the regulations require the pilot to satisfy various applicable to flight review and recency requirements before acting as pilot in command of an aircraft. licence/rating Details about recency requirements can be found in the division of the Regulations applicable to the licence type, or the CAOs for ratings.
One of the requirements to exercise the privileges of the licence is for a flight review to be undertaken in the two years preceding the proposed flight. The review must be completed by an authorised flight instructor (or an approved testing officer) who holds a grade of flight instructor rating that authorises him or her to conduct flight reviews. ➜
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Note: An authorised flight instructor holds a current flight instructor rating and is authorised to conduct a flight review for the aircraft and instructs in association with an AOC that authorises flying training. For airships, the authorised flight instructor is an airship instructor.
The review is a cooperative endeavour between instructor and pilot, which is intended to provide the pilot with a periodic assessment of his or her flying knowledge and skills, and to determine if there has been deterioration in areas that may reasonably affect safety. It is not a test, but a review during which flight instruction may be given to improve the pilot's performance.
If a pilot satisfactorily completes the flight review, the person conducting the review must make an entry in the person’s logbook. Failing to provide a sign-off of the flight review showing that the pilot has met these requirements could result in CASA requesting the pilot to complete another flight review.
A pilot who, within the period of 2 years immediately before the day of the proposed flight, has: • Passed a flight test conducted for the purpose of: a. the issue of an aeroplane pilot licence, or b. the issue, or renewal, of an aeroplane pilot rating, or • Satisfactorily completed an aeroplane proficiency check, or • Satisfactorily completed aeroplane conversion training given by the holder of a grade of flight instructor (aeroplane) rating that authorises him or her to conduct aeroplane flight reviews, and the person conducting the review has made an entry in the pilot’s personal log book to the effect that the pilot has satisfactorily completed the aeroplane flight review, is taken to have satisfactorily completed an aeroplane flight review.
The private IFR instrument flight review does not automatically satisfy the requirement for an aeroplane/helicopter flight review. The flight review also needs to be entered into the logbook by the person conducting the instrument flight review to satisfy the requirements.
Recency
A pilot must not fly an aeroplane as pilot in command if the aeroplane is carrying any other person unless the pilot has complied with the recent experience requirements listed in CAR 5.82 for PP(A)L; 5.91 for PP(H)L; 5.100 for PP(G)L; 5.109 for CP(A)L; 5.125 for CP(H)L; 5.134 for CP(G)L; 5.134; CP(B)L; 5.155 for CP(AS)L; 5.170 for ATP(A)L; 5.179 for ATP(H)L. ➜
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These requirements generally include (except Balloons): • Day – in the 90 days prior to the flight, 3 take-offs and landings (circuits for helicopters and gyroplanes) • Night – in the 90 days prior to the flight, 3 take-offs and landings at night (circuits for helicopters and gyroplanes).
ATPL
CAO 40.1.5 The recency experience requirements of CAO 40.1.5 apply to the holders of ATPL to act in command of an aeroplane in RPT operations.
STUDENT/SPLPAX/FEL/CP(B)L
Additional restrictions and recent experience requirements apply to STUDENT and SPLPAX licence holders.
Flight Engineer and Commercial Pilot (Balloon) Licences also have different recency requirements. ■
3.1.3 Schedule of Fees
The Schedule of Fees is a document produced by the CASA’s Finance Branch, and is distributed to branches within CASA after they are revised. The Schedule lists all the scheduled services requested by the industry, including the relevant fee CASA is required to charge for that service—that is, fixed rate or hourly rate. ■
3.1.4 Expired Licenses
When the CAA was formed in 1988 the provisions of the Air Navigation Regulations (ANRs) were repealed and re-enacted as the Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) that dealt with legislative matters, including flight crew licences.
CAR 311(1) CAR 311(1), a transitional savings provision, enabled an instrument in effect immediately before the commencement of the CARs to continue after the commencement. However, it could not, and was not intended to, revive an expired instrument, such as a flight crew licence. It only ensured the continuation of a perpetual licence or current valid licence at the time of the transition. ➜
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Similarly, provisions relating to perpetual licences that were enacted in 1990 (see Statutory Rules Number 216 of 1990) did not have any effect on a licence that was not in force at the time. The Statutory Rules contained a savings provision to convert licences which had been issued under Part V of the CARs, but this did not include licences that had expired prior to this legislative conversion in 1990.
Therefore, a pilot with an expired licence wishing to take up flying again will need to request the re-issue of a new flight crew licence. The pilot may apply in writing and a flight crew licence reflecting the perpetual status of the licence will be sent to the pilot, or present the old licence personally to CASA where it is stamped ‘PERPETUAL’. The pilot may not exercise the privileges of the licence until the new licence has been issued. ■
3.1.5 Refusal to Issue Flight Crew Licences
CAR 5.10 If a licence is being refused, the applicant must be notified in writing outlining the reasons. CAR 5.10 refers. ■
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3.2 The Licensing Process 3.2.1 Licensing Process Flowchart
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Log Book certification Application/Flt test Applicant/ATO submits paperwork for of pass flt test (N/A Report & FROL licence issue to CASA CLARC office ATPL) Application
Log Book if req'd (for Log Book certification FCL receives paperwork and checks ATPL see reference for aircraft for correctness. Uses checklist to tables) endorsement assist licence issue
FCL contacts applicant or school. NO Is residential address given? Resubmit paperwork
YES
NO Has relevant fee been paid?
YES
FCL contacts ATO to rectify. NO Is ATO resubmits required remaining house paperwork in paperwork order? YES
FCL issues receipt to applicant for fees paid
FCL records receipt of application
FCL assesses NO whether the pilot has qualified FCL refers to FOI NO Refer to ATO. for licence to assess Refuse to issue YES
Is pilot a new NO entrant or student licensee? YES
Has photo ID FCL contacts ATO to rectify. NO application and photo been ATO submits required paperwork received? YES
FCL recommends issue and signs application
files on relevant file.
Original application and photo ID sent to Central Office
In case of adverse security check NO Is security check clear? result, licence issue refused (Central Office check)
YES
Issue Photo ID
Central Office issues licence via entry on AIRS, licence checksheet and application
Central Office files paperwork on relevant file
Licence printed and despatched to pilot
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3.3 Issuing Flight Crew Licences 3.3.1 Introduction
The procedure described below applies to flight crew licences issued by a CASA delegate, excepting: • Special Pilot Licences and Certificates of Validation issued to overseas pilots. The special procedures for issuing these are described in 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications. • GFPT passes on Student Pilot Licences to carry passengers that are usually issued by an industry delegate. Refer to Section 4.2 Endorsements for details of the procedures related to recording GFPT passes in logbooks.
A CASA officer with a relevant delegation may issue these licences. All licences requiring a security check are issued by Central Office.
It should take five to ten days for the CASA Central Office to issue a licence, depending on workload. Security checks, if required, will lengthen the period to process and issue a licence. ■
3.3.2 Procedure for Issuing Flight Crew Licences
On receipt of a written application:
1. Check that all relevant paperwork is submitted, the application is fully completed including the applicant’s name, date of birth, nationality and residential address and that the identity of the applicant has been verified from the Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application form (Form 639). Photos and accompanying documentation may also need to be included. (See the Documentation section of the licence reference tables in this chapter for details of the paperwork that should accompany the application.)
2. The applicant must be competent in English. (See 3.3.4 Testing English—Guidelines.)
3. Collect the applicable fee and issue a receipt against the relevant office GL code. Annotate the relevant checklist.
Note: CASA does not charge a fee for recording GFPT passes against a student’s records on AIRS.
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5. a Check the application is complete and accurate. b. If it contains any errors or omissions, contact the relevant ATO or CFI and request correctly completed paperwork.
6. Make sure the applicant is qualified to hold the licence by using the relevant checklist and by referring to the CARs and the information provided in the reference tables for the particular class of licence detailed in this part.
7. Verify the applicant’s qualifications with either (if applicable): ο The applicant’s Commanding Officer for military applicants, or ο The overseas regulatory authority for overseas applicants.
8. Complete the relevant checklist for the licence being issued, running whatever online checks are required. ο Form 734 Private Pilot (Helicopter) Licence Checklist ο Form 738 Private Pilot (Aeroplane) Licence Checklist ο Form 740 Private Pilot (Gyroplane) Licence Checklist ο Form 741 Commercial Pilot (Aeroplane) Licence Checklist (150 hours) ο Form 742 Commercial Pilot (Aeroplane) Licence Checklist (200 hours) ο Form 743 Commercial Pilot (Helicopter) Licence Checklist ο Form 744 Commercial Pilot (Balloon) Licence Checklist ο Form 745 Commercial Pilot (Airship) Licence Checklist ο Form 747 Air Transport Pilot (Aeroplane) Licence Checklist ο Form 748 Air Transport Pilot (Helicopter) Licence Checklist ο Form 831 Commercial Pilot (Gyroplane) Licence Checklist ο Form 832 Flight Engineer Licence Checklist ο Form 899 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Checklist ο Form 1009 GFPT Licence Checklist Aeroplane/Helicopter
9. Sign the certification on the form that the applicant is eligible for the issue of the qualification.
10. If the applicant does require a security check: ο Photocopy the application(s) (Form 639 and flight test form) and file the copy in the relevant file. ο Forward the original documentation to Central Office for co-ordination of the security check and subsequent issue of the licence. ➜
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Central Office will coordinate the security check, and once clear will issue the photo ID, and the licence as set out below. or, If the applicant does not require a security check (and after the clear security check notification has been received at Central Office for those requiring one):
❍ Check the recommendation for issue of the licence has been signed.
❍ Enter the details of the licence on AIRS.
❍ Update address on AIRS if required. (See the FCL AIRS User Procedures Manual—available to CASA staff via CASAconnect—if you require information about how to use AIRS. Also note that the code for each type of licence is printed towards the bottom of the relevant checklist.)
11. Sign the application and complete the remainder of the checklist verifying the issue of the licence.
12. File the paperwork in the relevant file.
13. Print the licence and forward to applicant. ■
3.3.3 Checking ATO Status
If the applicant is required to pass a flight test for the licence, the Licensing Officer must confirm that the ATO who endorses the application for a pilot licence: • Holds a current delegation to conduct the flight test. Delegations are listed on the AIRS FCL Operational Approvals Screen or consult the printout of the list of delegations issued to persons within the Field Office’s area of control. • Meets the conditions set out in the delegation—for example, holds a valid instructor rating and is endorsed on the relevant aircraft type. • Holds a valid and appropriate medical certificate at the time of exercising the delegation.
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3.3.4 Testing English – Guidelines
All applicants for an Australian flight crew licence or certificate must have a satisfactory standard of English to enable them to safely exercise the privileges of the licence or certificate.
A person’s ability to satisfy this requirement is usually assessed during his or her training. The Day VFR Syllabus (Aeroplane) includes competency elements (Operate Radio) specifically designed to assess a person’s ability to communicate effectively with Air Traffic Control (ATC), other pilots etc during normal and emergency procedures.
CASA recommends that until the new procedures are formalised, that CAR 5.09 delegates employed by CASA use the procedure described below to test competency in English.
If you have any doubts about an applicant’s ability to speak, read, write or understand English, ask the applicant:
1. To read an excerpt from an operational publication such as the AIP ENR or the VFR Flight Guide; a ‘dummy’ Air Traffic Control transmission, is an acceptable alternative.
2. A few questions relating to the passage(s) he or she read.
3. To write a few sentences dictated from the same document.
4. To sign the page he or she has written on.
Only select excerpts that you understand fully yourself, so that your questions are unambiguous and do not confuse the applicant.
An applicant who is competent in English should be able to understand the instructions and questions you give in English and respond appropriately using correct grammar and pronunciation without confusion or ambiguity. Speech should be conducted without long pauses, repetition or excessive accent or reformulation of words or phrases. Obviously, you must not assist the applicant by translating any words into his or her first language, or allow the applicant to use an interpreter. However, the applicant may seek clarification or ask for information to be repeated. Technical aviation language should be appropriate to the level of the application.
If you still doubt the applicant’s English competency, you may request that another CASA delegate conduct a second test.
Note: Before conducting the English test, always check the applicant’s identity by sighting applicant’s driver licence, passport or similar photographic ID. Check the signature on the ID against the signature on the application.
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3.4 Security Checks and Flight Crew Photo ID 3.4.1 Introduction to Security Checks and Flight Crew Photo ID
Since the Federal Government announced the introduction of new photographic pilot licences in December 2003, it has been decided that all applicants for pilot licences and all existing pilots will be subjected to background security checks.
A new tamper-resistant flight crew licence identification has been developed using technology similar to that used in the Australian passport. A flight crew licence incorporating a photographic identification gives CASA and people in the aviation industry greater certainty about the identity of pilots. ■ 3.4.2 Background Checks
The Air Navigation (Aviation Security Status Checking) Regulations 2004 became effective on 9 July 2004 and provide the framework for carrying out background security checks.
The regulations, in effect, mean that CASA now wait for the background checks to be completed before issuing a flight crew licence.
The time required to process a licence has increased as a result of the requirement to carry out these checks.
The coordination of security checks and issue of licences is carried out by CASA Central Office.
Details of an applicant are sent to government agencies for checking. The information is taken from the Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application Form (Form 639).
If one of the agencies is concerned about a particular applicant, the agency notifies the Secretary of the Department of Transport and Regional Services. It is up to the Secretary to decide whether the applicant has an adverse aviation security assessment.
If the Secretary decides that a person has an adverse aviation security assessment, the person is not eligible to apply for the issue of a flight crew licence.
As a result of the introduction of the requirement for security checks, Field and Airline Offices no longer issue student plot licences or the first issue of any other Australian flight crew licence. These licences must be issued by the CASA Central Office following the background security checks. Applications for these licences need to be accompanied by a Flight Crew Photo ID Application (Form 639). FCL assesses the licence applications to ensure all requirements for the issue of the licence have been met and then signs a recommendation for issuing the licence. The Field Office then forwards the completed Form 639 and any other licence applications to Central Office to coordinate the background security check and for the subsequent issue of the Photo ID and Flight Crew licence. ■
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3.4.3 Implementation of Photographic Licences
The program for implementing photographic licences is as follows:
From 1 July 2004 – the following individuals need to undergo proof of identity and background security checks and apply for a photographic flight crew licence: • Applicants for a Student Pilot Licence • Holders of a Student Pilot Licence issued by a Chief Flying Instructor who are applying for a new Flight Crew Licence • Applicants who are applying for an Australian professional Flight Crew License under the provisions of they Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997 (TTMRA)
Note: • Applications for the issue of an Australian flight crew licence under the TTMRA do not require a security check to be completed. However, the holder of that licence will not be able to use the Australian flight crew licence until a security check is done (this does not apply if the licence holder is under 18 because a security check is not required in these cases.) • If the applicant intends to use the Australian licence he or she must apply for a security check either for an AVID or ASIC. Read about deciding whether to apply for an ASIC or AVID on CASA's website. • A person who obtains a flight crew licence under the TTMRA and subsequently fails the security check may have their licence suspended or cancelled
Note: There is no record of the old Student Pilot Licence previously issued by the Chief Flying instructor of a Flying Training Organisation in AIRS.
• Applicants for a Student Flight Engineer Licence • Applicants who are applying for an Australian Flight Crew Licence for the first time— including overseas and military conversions. ➜
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Between 1 July and 31 December 2004 – the following individuals need to apply for a new photographic flight crew licence: • Holders of Air Transport Pilot Licences and Flight Engineer Licences who hold an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC) that was issued after April 2004.
Between 1 January and 31 May 2005 – the following individuals will be asked to undergo proof of identity and background security and apply for a new Photographic Flight Crew Licence: • Holders of Air Transport Pilot Licences and Flight Engineer Licences who do NOT hold an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC) that was issued after April 2004. • Holders of Commercial Pilot Licences.
Between 1 June 2005 and 31 May 2006 – the following individuals will be asked to undergo proof of identity and background security and apply for a new photographic flight crew licence: • Holders of Private Pilot Licences and Student Pilot Licences who have not already undergone proof of identity and background security checks.
The background security checks and the issue of a Photographic Flight Crew Licence will be carried out as a single procedure at the same time as a licence application is processed or on application by existing licence holders. ■
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3.5 Student Licences 3.5.1 Introduction to Student Licences
Trainee pilots require a Student Licence to fly a flying training aircraft as pilot in command, ie, to undertake solo training. However, each flight by a student must be authorised by an authorised flying instructor.
CAR 5.68(a) Under CAR 5.68(a), an instructor may authorise a student pilot who has not passed GFPT (the General Flying Progress Test required for approval to take passengers) to fly solo provided he or she is satisfied that the student pilot can safely fly the aircraft as pilot in command (PIC).
A student pilot who has not passed GFPT is not required to hold a type or class endorsement if he or she has the instructor’s permission to fly the aircraft.
A student flight engineer is not required to hold a type endorsement for the aircraft. ■
3.5.2 Student Pilot Licence – STUDENT
Prior to 1 July 2004, STUDENT Pilot Licences were issued mainly by industry delegates. However, CASA now issues all STUDENT pilot licences.
Industry delegates who issued STUDENT Pilot Licences were required to provide Field Offices with the details of the licences they issued and these were entered into AIRS. Delegates are also required to maintain their own records of the licences issued and to make these available to CASA for surveillance and audit purposes.
Industry delegates previously obtained stocks of the licence dockets from their local CASA Field Office. CASA did not charge a fee for the dockets.
STUDENT Licence Issued by a CASA Delegate
When CASA issues a STUDENT Pilot Licence:
1. The licence is issued in the same format as used for other flight crew licences.
2. Details of the issue are entered on AIRS and the application documentation filed on the relevant file.
Note: STUDENT Pilot Licence holders will not be issued with a licence cover.
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STUDENT Pilot Licence Reference Table
Privileges • Fly solo in aeroplanes, helicopters, gyroplane and airships after CAR 5.66(1) obtaining the instructor’s authorisation for each flight • Use radio communication equipment during flight. Medical Cert • Class 2, required prior to the exercise of the privileges of the licence (solo) and/or undertaking the GFPT. Not required for the CAR f, 5.07 issue of the licence. • ARN required to be issued before presenting oneself for medical. Licence format • Booklet style issued by CASA plus Photo ID licence required • Previously – STUDENT Pilot Licence docket issued by delegate. Delegate CASA delegates under CAR 5.09. Prerequisites Regulatory
CAR 5.09, 5.65 • Understand English • Fit and proper person • 16 years of age or older • Passed security/background check and photo ID. Licence Fee • As per Schedule of Fees. Documentation • Documentation to confirm the identity of the applicant for issue (and ARN Application if not already identified) • Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application form (Form 639). Checklist Paperwork Form 899 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Checklist Online • Applicant’s details recorded on AIRS • Delegate’s status—AIRS Operational Approvals screen (or printout of the list of delegations issued to persons within the Field Office’s area of control). AIRS See AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
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3.5.3 Student Pilot Licence (Passenger Carrying Privileges) Aeroplanes/Helicopters/Gyroplanes/Airships – SPLPAXA/H/G/AS
The Authority for a student pilot to take passengers is granted by an industry delegate when the student passes GFPT. On receipt of paperwork from the industry delegate, CASA updates AIRS. Once they have passed GFPT, pilots must hold the relevant aircraft type, class or design feature endorsement for the aircraft they propose to fly.
SPLPAX Reference Table
Privileges Carry passengers, subject to the instructor’s authorisation for each CAR 5.72 flight, while flying as pilot-in-command under the visual Flight Rules in aeroplanes, helicopters, gyroplane and airships. Medical Cert Class 2, required prior to exercising the privileges of the licence. CAR 5.04, 5.07 Licence format • Not applicable—STUDENT Pilot Licence not reissued. Licence print not issued unless requested • GFPT pass recorded in student’s logbook by the flight test delegate. Flight Test Person with a delegation under CAR 5.41(4)(g) (most CFIs) or an Delegate FOI. Prerequisites Prev • STUDENT Pilot Licence Qualifications • Understand English. Examination • BAK for the relevant category of aircraft (examination set by the flying school). Training Syllabus • Relevant Day VFR Syllabus CAR 5.75, Day VFR Syllabus • Has reached GFPT standard or higher. ➜
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Prerequisites Aeronautical Exp Aeroplanes: 20 hours total, including: (Contd) CAR 5.76(1) to (4) • 5 PIC • 2 instrument flight time Notes: 1. Aeroplane total time may include flight time in a helicopter, gyroplane, glider, power-assisted sailplane or group A ultralight*. 2. Up to 1 hour of instrument ground time may be included. * Group A ultralight means an aircraft that is classified by the Australian Ultralight Federation as a group A ultralight, ie, 3 axis. Helicopters: 35 hours total, including: • 10 PIC • 20 dual Gyroplane: 35 hours total, including: • 10 PIC • 20 dual Airships: 50 hours total, including: • 10 PIC. Pre-Test CFI. Recommendation Flight Test GFPT or higher. Licence Fee As per Schedule of Fees. Documentation • General Flying Progress Test (Aeroplane) applicants—Form 640 General Flying Progress Test (Aeroplane) Application; or • General Flying Progress Test (Helicopters) applicants—Form 185 Private Pilot (Helicopter) Licence Application; or • General Flying Progress Test (Gyroplanes) applicants—No official form; ATO writes a letter or adapts one of the above forms if appropriate; or • General Flying Progress Test (Airships) applicants—no official form; ATO writes a letter or adapts one of the above forms if appropriate. ➜
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Documentation Plus (all applicants): (contd) • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Logbook Certification of Aircraft Endorsement, Approval and Rating form recording the GFPT pass; and • Logbook Certification of Aircraft Endorsement, Approval and Rating form for aircraft endorsement; and • Student Achievement Record (GFPT) (see also 4. Issuing Endorsements, Ratings and Approvals); and • Documentation to confirm the identity of the applicant (if not previously identified by CASA). Checklist Paperwork
• Form 1009 GFPT Licence Checklist Aeroplane/Helicopter • Form 899 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Checklist. Online • Applicant’s address and other contact details recorded on AIRS (update AIRS if different) • ATO status, ratings and medical—AIRS Operational Approvals Screen (or printout of the list of delegations issued to persons within the Field Office’s area of control). AIRS Refer to AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
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3.5.4 Student Flight Engineer Licence—SFEL
SFELs were issued by industry or CASA delegates. CASA now issues all SFELs.
The examinations required for the issue of a SFEL are set by CASA (see SFEL Reference Table below).
Prior to July 2004, industry delegates issued SFELs. Delegates are required to provide Field Offices with the details of the licences they issue and SFEL licences are entered onto AIRS. Delegates are also required to maintain their own records and to make these available to CASA for surveillance and audit purposes.
SFEL Issued by a CASA Delegate
When a CASA delegate issues a SFEL:
1. The licence is issued in the same format as used for other flight crew licences.
2. Details of the issue are entered on AIRS and the application documentation filed in the relevant file.
Note: SFEL holders will not be issued with a licence cover.
SFEL Reference Table
Privileges Permits the holder to perform flight engineer duties under the CAR 5.184 supervision of a check engineer or training engineer in an aircraft during flight. Medical Cert Class 1, required prior to the exercise of the privileges of the licence. CAR 5.04. 5.07 Licence format • Booklet style issued by CASA • Previously – paper docket issued by delegate. Issuing CASA delegate under CAR 5.09. Delegate ➜ CAR 5.09
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Prerequisites Minimum Age • 18 • CAR 5.183 English Understand English • Passed security assessment and photo ID.
CAO 43.1 Examination Basic Flight Engineer Theory, divided into 8 parts:
❍ Basic Airframes and Associated Systems 1 (FEBA)
❍ Basic Airframes and Associated Systems 2 (FEBB)
❍ Basic Electrical (FEBE)
❍ Basic Engines - Gas Turbine * (FEBT)
❍ Basic Piston Engines * (FEBP)
❍ Basic Instruments (FEBN)
❍ Basic Propeller * (FEBX)
❍ Air Legislation (FEAL). * These subjects are optional. However, for the issue of a SFEL, a condition will be entered on the licence to preclude the use of the licence in an aircraft with the feature, if the examination has not been passed. Flight Test None required. Exemptions • ADF Flight Engineers—only required to pass Flight Rules and Procedures • Overseas Flight Engineer licence equivalent to SFEL if employed by CAR 217 operator and passed overseas examination—no examination required. Licence Fee As per Schedule of Fees.
Documentation • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Student Flight Engineer Application form. Checklist Paperwork • Form 899 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Checklist • Student Flight Engineer Licence Checklist • Overseas Applicants verify qualifications with overseas regulatory authority. Note: Restrictions are placed on licence if all exams are not passed.
Checklist Online (contd) • Applicant’s address and contact details recorded on AIRS (update AIRS if different) • Applicant holds examination credits. AIRS Refer to AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect). ■
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3.6 Aeroplane Pilot Licences 3.6.1 Introduction to Aeroplane Pilot Licences
CAR 2 An aeroplane pilot licence is defined under CAR 2 as either a private, commercial or air transport pilot licence. The following pages provide you with the information you need to issue an aeroplane pilot licence to an Australian resident and overseas persons with no licence. Some Australian Defence Force (ADF) qualified pilots are exempt from some of the prerequisites for the issue of an aeroplane pilot licence. Details of the exemptions available to these pilots are detailed in 6. Recognising Military Qualifications.
Note: CASA must verify the qualifications of ADF applicants with the applicant’s Commanding Officer before issuing an Australian equivalent qualification.
Overseas qualified pilot applicants may also apply to operate Australian-registered aircraft in Australia or overseas. The requirements for issuing licences to overseas pilots, and the exemptions available to them, are detailed in 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications.
Note: CASA must verify the qualification of Overseas applicants with the overseas regulatory authority, which issued the qualifications before issuing an Australian equivalent qualification.
This section deals only with the requirements for issuing an aeroplane pilot licence. At the same time as the licence is issued, it must be endorsed for an aeroplane type or class so that the pilot can exercise the privileges of the licence. It may also be endorsed with airspace or aircraft design features. The requirements for an endorsement and the procedure you follow to endorse a licence are detailed in 4.2 Endorsements in 4. Issuing Endorsements, Ratings and Approvals. ■
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3.6.2 Removal of PPL Area Restriction
Traditionally, the removal of the PPL area restriction was not considered to be a licence issue, but merely the removal of a restriction from an existing licence.
Prior to 1 December 1992, CFIs and some ATOs were authorised to cross out the restrictions on paper/book RPPLs, following the successful completion of the Unrestricted Private Pilot Licence (UPPL) flight test. This enabled the pilot to exercise the privilege of a full PPL immediately after the ‘pass’ flight test.
This practise continued after 1 December 1992 with the CFI or ATO recording the PPL flight test pass in the pilot’s Logbook under the LBE system, as opposed to making an entry in the book style licence. This practice was based on the assumption that the pilot would be able to exercise the privileges of a full PPL when the CFI/ATO made this entry.
CAR 297, CASA legal advice indicates that this practise is not supported by legislation. The 5.09 restrictions endorsed on the RPPL have the effect of conditions imposed under the current legislation and therefore, can only be revoked by a variation to the licence under CAR 297. Only a person holding a delegation under CAR 297 may vary a licence in this manner. No industry representative has been issued a delegation under this CAR.
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3.6.3 Private Pilot Licence – PP(A)L
PP(A)Ls are issued by CASA delegates. The applicant’s training must be undertaken by an AOC holder authorised to conduct flying training. The examinations are set by CASA, but may be conducted by industry.
PP(A)L Reference Table
Privileges • Fly aeroplanes on which the pilot is endorsed as:
CAR 5.78 ❍ PIC or Co-pilot in private VFR operations unless rated for IFR or night VFR flight
❍ PIC of an aerial work aircraft as part of his/her flying training. Medical Cert Class 2, required prior to undertaking the flight test and exercising of CAR 5.04, 5.07 the privileges of the licence. Licence format Book style.
Issuing Delegate under CAR 5.09 for that type of licence (CASA staff only). Delegate CAR 5.09 Flt Test Delegate under CAR 5.41(4)(h). Delegate CAR 5.41(4)(h) Prerequisites General • Understand English CAR 5.09 • Be a fit and proper person to hold the licence • Passed a security assessment and photo ID check. Minimum Age 17. CAR 5.77 Prev Holds or is qualified to hold a FROL. Qualifications ➜ CAR 5.77
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Prerequisites Examination Pass in one of the following: (cont.) CAR 5.77 • PPLA single examination (current version) • CPLA 7 subject examination series listed in Section 3.6.4 and BAK(A) (current version). • APEX single examination (previous version) • CPLA single examination (previous version and has passed GFPT) • Previous PPL or CPL subject exams (passes in all of the following):
❍ Navigation (APNV or ACNV)
❍ Meteorology (APMT or ACMT)
❍ Flight Rules and Procedures (APFR/APAL/ACFR/ACAL/CAAL)
❍ BAK(A) or APBK. Note: PPL Navigation and Meteorology exams covered both aeroplanes and helicopters. Note: Applicants with an RPPL have already passed BAK(A).
Training • Day VFR Syllabus (A) Syllabus • Have reached PPL standard or higher. CAR 5.77 Aeronautical • 40 hours total, including: Exp ❍ 5 general flight PIC # CAR 5.84 ❍ 5 cross-country PIC
❍ 2 instrument flight • Hours can be accumulated in aeroplanes, helicopters, gyroplane, gliders, power-assisted sailplanes or Group A ultralights • May include 5 hours simulated flight in an approved synthetic trainer (towards total) with 1- hour instrument ground time.
#Cross country must include one flight of at least 150 miles, a full stop landing and takeoff from at least 2 aerodromes that are not the commencement aerodrome or in the student pilot area limit. ➜
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Prerequisites Pre-Test Req • CFI recommendation (cont.) CAR 5.86 • FROL. Flight Test PP(A)L. CAR 5.77 Exemptions Aeronautical • Reduced requirements for PP(H)L and CP(H)L Experience holders.
Examinations • Applicants with a PP(H)L (that is, UPHL) or higher helicopter licence are not exempt from the PPLA single examination, and must pass BAK(A)
• Flight Engineers, AMEs and Air Traffic Controllers must sit the PPLA examination • Applicants with a CP(A)L or ATP(A)L are exempt from the theory examination and flight test. ADF Qualified See 6. Recognising Military Qualifications and Applicants and Overseas 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications. Qualified Applicants Licence Fee As per Schedule of Fees. Documentation Applicants other than ADF qualified or Overseas qualified • Form 077 Private Pilot (Aeroplane) Licence Application, including any previous fail reports • Copy of FROL or Form 638 Application for Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency / Flight Radio Operator Licence (if a FROL has not been issued) • Certification of Aircraft Endorsement, Approval & Rating form for an aircraft type/class and/or design feature endorsement used in the fight test (if not issued previously) (See also 4. Issuing Endorsements, Ratings and Approvals)
• KDR signed by the ATO • Student Achievement Record. ➜
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Documentation ADF Qualified Applicants (cont) • Form 186 Flight Crew Licence on the basis of ADF Qualifications – Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Service Logbook showing evidence of graduation from a recognised ADF course and aeronautical experience • Qualifications verified by applicant’s Commanding Officer (See also 6. Recognising Military Qualifications). Overseas Qualified Applicants
• Form 213 Flight Crew Licence on the basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Form 209 Aircraft Endorsement on the Basis of Overseas Qualifications —Application • Overseas authorisations • Overseas flight crew licence and Logbook showing aeronautical experience • Qualifications verified with overseas regulatory authority. (See also 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications.) Checklist Paperwork
• Form 899 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Checklist • Form 738 Private Pilot (Aeroplane) Licence Checklist. Online
• Applicant’s address and contact details recorded on AIRS (update AIRS if different) • Applicant holds examination credits • ATO status, ratings and medical — AIRS Operational Approvals Screen (or printout of the list of delegations issued to persons within the Field Office’s area of control). AIRS Refer to AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
Prev Lic Code UPPL (see also 3.18 Past Flight Crew Licences).
Recency Refer to Flight Reviews and Other Recency Requirements, and CAR CAR 5.81, 5.82 5.81 and if taking passengers CAR 5.82
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3.6.4 Commercial Pilot Licence — CP(A)L
CAR 5.103 CP(A)Ls are issued by CASA delegates. The applicant’s training must be undertaken by an AOC holder authorised to conduct flying training. The examinations are set by CASA and conducted by ASL Pty Ltd. For the definition of “commercially-trained person”, see 11.1 Terms and Abbreviations.
CP(A)L Reference Table Privileges • Fly single-pilot aeroplanes on which he or she is endorsed as PIC CAR 5.105 in VFR unless IFR or night VFR rated in any class operation. CAO 82.3 App 4 Note: For RPT operations as PIC in single pilot aeroplanes, the pilot must meet the experience requirements specified in CAO 82.3 Appx 4.
• Fly multi-pilot aeroplanes on which he or she is endorsed as PIC in private or aerial work operations in VFR unless IFR or night VFR rated. • Fly any aeroplane on which he or she is endorsed in any operation as co-pilot in VFR unless IFR rated or night VFR rated. Medical Cert • Class 1 or 2 prior to undertaking the flight test CAR 5.04, 5.07 • Class 1 prior to exercising of the privileges of the licence. Licence format Book style.
Issuing CASA delegates under CAR 5.09. Delegate
Flt Test Delegate under CAR 5.41(4)(a). Delegate Prerequisites General • Understand English CAR 5.09 • Be a fit and proper person to hold the licence • Passed security assessment and Photo ID. Min Age 18. CAR 5.104 Prev Holds or is qualified to hold a FROL. Qualifications CAR 5.104 ➜
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Prerequisites Examination Pass in one of the following: (cont) CAR 5.104 • BAK(A) and CPLA examination (passes in all of the 7 subject parts) (current version):
❍ Aerodynamics (CADA)
❍ Aircraft general knowledge (CSYA)
❍ Operations, Performance and Flight Planning (CFPA)
❍ Navigation (CNAV)
❍ Meteorology (CMET)
❍ Human Factors (CHUF)
❍ Flight Rules and Air Law (CLWA)
❍ BAK(A) • CPLA single examination (previous version) • ACEX single examination (previous version) • Previous CPLA subject exams (passes in all of the following):
❍ Navigation (ACNV) *
❍ Meteorology (ACMT) *
❍ Engines Systems and Instrumentation (ACES)
❍ Principles of Flight (ACPF)
❍ Aeroplane Performance and Operations (ACPO)
❍ Flight Rules and Procedures (ACAL/ACFR/CAAL)
❍ Final Examination (ACFE) # * Exams covered aeroplanes and helicopters until 1986/87 # Introduced July 1985. Training • Day VFR Syllabus (A) Syllabus • Have reached CPL standard. CAR 5.104 ➜
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Prerequisites Aeronautical • 150 hours total flown [all in aeroplanes (A)], to (cont) Exp an approved commercial syllabus including: CARs 5.111, 5.115 ❍ 70 PIC
❍ 20 cross-country PIC
❍ 10 instrument flight or • 200 hours total, including:
❍ 100 PIC *
❍ 100 general (A)
❍ 20 cross-country PIC (A)
❍ 10 instrument flight (A). * Can be in registered or recognised aeroplanes, helicopters, gyroplane or gliders (other than hang- gliders or power-assisted sailplane). Pre-Test Req • CFI recommendation CAR 5.119 • CSP endorsement if test aircraft has a constant speed/variable pitch propeller. Flight Test CP(A)L. CAR 5.104
Exemptions Aeronautical Reduced requirements for PP(H)L and CP(H)L Exp holders (not for commercially trained persons). CARs 5.113, 5.114 Examinations • CP(H)L or ATP(H)L holders need only pass the subjects related to Aeroplanes in the CPL series and BAK(A):
❍ Aerodynamics (CADA)
❍ Aircraft General Knowledge (CSYA)
❍ Operations, Performance and Flight Planning (CFPA)
❍ Flight Rules and Air Law (CLWA) • CP(H)L holders need only pass the previous aeroplane conversion examination (CACV) and BAK(A) • For those with previous subject examination credits, a credit in SCPL/ATPL Air Legislation is not an acceptable alternative to CPL Flight Rules and Air Law. ➜
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Exemptions Examinations • Flight Engineers, AMEs and Air Traffic (cont) (cont) Controllers must sit the CPL theory exams • Credit either in the single ATPLA examination or new subject exams do not exempt the pilot from the CPLA theory exams as these exams are set to a different syllabus. ADF Qualified See 6. Recognising Military Qualifications and Applicants 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications. Overseas Qualified Applicants
Licence Fee As per Schedule of Fees.
Documentation Applicants other than ADF qualified or Overseas qualified
• Form 090 Commercial Pilot (Aeroplane) Licence Application, valid from 1 July 1999 for the new syllabus, including any previous fail reports • Copy of FROL or Form 638 Application for Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency / Flight Radio Operator Licence (if a PPL is not held and FROL has not been issued) • Logbook Certification of Aircraft Endorsement, Approval and Rating form for aircraft type/class and/or design feature endorsement, used in the flight test (if not issued previously). (See also 4. Issuing Endorsements, Ratings and Approvals.)
• KDR signed by the ATO • Student Achievement Record. ADF Qualified Applicants
• Form 186 Flight Crew Licence on the basis of ADF Qualifications – Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Licence Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Service Logbook showing evidence of completion of Operational Flying Training (OFT) and aeronautical experience • Qualifications verified by applicant’s Commanding Officer. (See also 6. Recognising Military Qualifications.) ➜
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Documentation Overseas Qualified Applicants (cont) • Form 213 CASA Authorisation on the basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Licence Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Overseas authorisations • Form 209 Aircraft Endorsement on the Basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Overseas flight crew licence and Logbooks showing aeronautical experience • Qualifications verified with overseas regulatory authority. (See also 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications.)
Checklist Paperwork
• Form 899 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Checklist • Form 741 Commercial Pilot (Aeroplane) Licence Checklist (150 hours) for commercially trained persons • Form 742 Commercial Pilot (Aeroplane) Licence Checklist (200 hours) for applicants other than commercially trained persons— that is, a pilot not training to the approved 150 hour commercially trained syllabus, helicopter or gyroplane licence holders, and ADF and overseas qualified applicants. Online
• Applicant’s address and contact details recorded on AIRS (update AIRS if necessary) • Applicant holds examination credits • ATO status, ratings and medical— AIRS Operational Approvals Screen (or printout of the list of delegations issued to persons within the Field Office’s area of control). AIRS Refer to AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
Prev Lic Code CPL(A), CPL. Recency • Refer to Flight Reviews and Other Recency Requirements and CAR 5.108, 5.109, 5.110 CAR 5.108 • If taking passengers, CAR 5.109 • If the pilot is over 60 years of age, CAR 5.110. ■
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3.6.5 Air Transport Pilot Licence – ATP(A)L
ATP(A)Ls are issued by CASA delegates. The examinations are set by CASA and conducted by ASL Pty Ltd.
No exemptions from the requirements for an ATP(A)L are available to ADF qualified graduates. Overseas pilots from an ICAO contracting state, who hold an equivalent to an ATP(A)L, are exempt from certain requirements for the licence. See 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications.
ATP(A)L Reference Table
Privileges Fly any aeroplane on which the pilot is endorsed in any operation as CAR 5.166 PIC or co-pilot. CAO 82.3 App 4 Note: For RPT operations as PIC in single pilot aeroplanes, the pilot must meet the experience requirements specified in CAO 82.3 App 4.
Medical Cert Class 1, required prior to exercising the privileges of the licence. CAR 5.04 Licence format Book style. Issuing CASA delegates under CAR 5.09. Delegate Prerequisites General • Understand English CAR 5.09 • Be a fit and proper person to hold the licence • Pass a security check and Photo ID. Minimum Age 21. CAR 5.165 Prev • Holds or is qualified to hold a FROL Qualifications • CP(A)L or overseas ATPL CAR 5.165 • Holds or has held an Australian command (multi- engine aeroplane) instrument rating. ➜
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Prerequisites Examination Pass in one of the following: (cont) • Passes in all 7 ATP(A)L exams * (within a three- year period from the first attempt) (current version):
❍ Flight Planning (AFPA)
❍ Performance and Loading (APLA)
❍ Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems (AASA)
❍ Navigation (ANAV)
❍ Meteorology (AMET)
❍ Human Factors (AHUF)
❍ Air Law (AALW) • Passes in all five parts of the five-part examination (previous version) • Passes in all four parts of the four-part examination (previous version) • AAEX single examination (previous version) • Previous SCPL/ATPL subject exams available until October 1991(passes in all of the following):
❍ Navigation (ASNV or AANV)
❍ Meteorology (ASMT or AAMT)
❍ Flight Planning (ASFP or AAFP)
❍ Air Legislation (ASAL/AAAL/ATPL/ATAL) * For applicants who hold an ATP(H)L, see 3.12.1 Table of Conversion Guidelines.
Training ATP(A)L Aeronautical Knowledge Syllabus. Syllabus ➜
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Prerequisites Aeronautical • 1500 hours total, including: (cont) Exp • 750 (A), of which:
CAR 5.172, 5.173 ❍ 250 PIC (include up to 150 ICUS)
❍ 200 cross-country (with a minimum of 100 PIC or 100 ICUS)
❍ 75 instrument flight (may include 30 hours instrument ground time)
❍ 100 night flight • The remaining 750 hours may include:
❍ 750 hours aeroplane, powered aircraft or glider
❍ 200 hours flight engineer/navigator
❍ not more than 100 hours synthetic flight trainer with 25 hours in one which is not a flight simulator. Note 1: CAR 5.172 and 5.173 for credit of experience on other aircraft or as FEL/Flight Navigator towards part of remaining 750 hours. Note 2: Restrictions on credit of co-pilot time apply towards 1500 hours, as per CAR 5.173(8). Flight Test None. ➜
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Exemptions Examinations • Pilots who hold credits for all 4 SCPL/ATPL aeroplane subject examinations or the ATP(A)L single examination are exempt the ATP(A)L 7 subject exams. • Pilots who hold a credit for the ATP(H)L examination or the ATP(H)L (the licence) are not exempt the ATP(A)L examination, except in the following situations and only for the respective subjects: o Pre February 1998 — no recognition of exams.
o February 1998 to February 1999—Credits are for AHUF, AMET and AALW for the ATP(A)L examination. The other subjects’ credits must be achieved within the prescribed period.
o From February 1999—Credit for ANAV in addition to AHUF, AMET and AALW for the ATP(A)L examination. The other subjects’ credits must be achieved within the prescribed period.
ADF Qualified No exemptions. Applicants Overseas See 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications. Qualified Applicants Licence Fee As per Schedule of Fees. Documentation Australian Applicants and ADF Qualified Applicants • Form 196 Air Transport Pilot Licence Application—aeronautical experience declaration • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Logbook. Overseas Qualified Applicants • Form 213 CASA Authorisation on the basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Form 209 Aircraft Endorsement on the Basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application. ➜
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Documentation • Overseas authorisations (contd) • Overseas flight crew licence and Logbook • Qualifications verified with overseas regulatory authority. (See also 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications.) Checklist Paperwork • Form 899 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Checklist • Form 747 Air Transport (Aeroplane) Licence Checklist. Online
• Applicant’s address and contact details recorded on AIRS (update AIRS if different) • Applicant holds examination credits • Applicant holds or has held multi-engine CIR aeroplanes. AIRS Refer to AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
Prev Lic Code ATPL-A, 1ATPL (see also 3.18 Past Flight Crew Licences).
Recency • Refer to Flight Reviews and Other Recency Requirements and CAR 5.169, 5.170, 5.171 CAR 5.169 CAO 40.1.5 • If taking passengers, CAR 5.170 • If the pilot is over 60 years of age, CAR 5.171 • If PIC of an aeroplane in RPT operations, satisfy the requirements specified in CAO 40.1.5. ■
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3.7 Helicopter Pilot Licences 3.7.1 Introduction to Helicopter Licences
CAR 2 A helicopter pilot licence is defined under CAR 2 as either a private commercial or an air transport licence.
The following pages provide you with the information you need to issue a helicopter pilot licence to an Australian resident and overseas persons with no licence.
Some Australian Defence Force (ADF) qualified pilots are exempt from some the prerequisites for the issue of a helicopter pilot licence. Details of the exemptions available to these pilots are detailed in 6. Recognising Military Qualifications.
Note: CASA must verify the qualifications of ADF applicants with the applicant’s Commanding Officer before issuing an Australian equivalent qualification.
Overseas qualified pilot applicants may also apply to operate aircraft Australian-registered aircraft in Australia or overseas. The requirements for issuing licences to overseas pilots, and the exemptions available to them, are detailed in 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications.
Note: CASA must verify the qualifications of Overseas applicants with the overseas regulatory authority which issued the qualifications before issuing an Australian equivalent qualification.
This section deals only with the requirements for issuing a helicopter pilot licence. At the same time as the licence is issued, it must be endorsed for a helicopter type or class so that the pilot can exercise the privileges of the licence. It may also be endorsed with airspace or helicopter design features. The requirements for an endorsement and the procedure you follow to endorse a licence are detailed in Endorsements in 4. Issuing Endorsements, Ratings and Approvals. ■
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3.7.2 Private Pilot Licence — PP(H)L
PP(H)Ls are issued by CASA delegates. The applicant’s training must be undertaken by an AOC holder authorised to conduct flying training. The examinations are set by CASA, and are conducted by ASL Pty Ltd.
PP(H)L Reference Table
Privileges • Fly helicopters on which the pilot is endorsed as: CAR 5.88 • PIC or Co-pilot in private VFR operations unless rated for IFR or night VFR flight • PIC of an aerial work aircraft as part of his/her flying training. Medical Cert Class 2, required prior to undertaking the flight test and exercising of CAR 5.04, 5.07 the privileges of the licence. Licence format Book style. Issuing CASA delegates under CAR 5.09. Delegate Flt Test Delegate under CAR 5.41(4)(j). Delegate Prerequisites General • Understand English CAR 5.09 • Be a fit and proper person to hold the licence • Pass a security check and photo ID. Minimum Age 17. CAR. 5.87 Prev Holds or is qualified to hold a FROL. Qualifications ➜ CAR 5.87
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Prerequisites Examination Pass in one of the following: (cont) CAR 5.87 • PPLH single examination (current version) • CPLH 7 subject examination series listed in section 3.7.3 (current version) • HPEX single examination (previous version PPLH) • CPLH single examination (previous version) • HCEX single examination (previous version CPLH) • Previous PPL or CPL subject exams (passes in all of the following):
❍ Navigation (HPNV or HCNV)
❍ Meteorology (HPMT or HCMT)
❍ Flight Rules and Procedures (HPFR and HCFR)
❍ BAK(H). Note: PPL Navigation and Meteorology exams covered both aeroplanes and helicopters. Applicants with an RPHL have already passed BAK(H). Training • Day VFR Syllabus (H) Syllabus • Have reached PPL standard or higher. CAR 5.87 Aeronautical • 50 hours total in helicopters, including: Exp ❍ 35 general flight time (20 dual + 10 PIC)
CAR 5.93 ❍ 15 cross-country (6 PIC), including 1 flight to destination 70 miles from commencement and 1 landing and takeoff • 38 hours in helicopters if the applicant holds an aeroplane or gyroplane licence including:
❍ 35 general flight time (20 dual + 10 PIC)
❍ 3 dual cross-country.
Pre-Test Req • CFI recommendation CAR 5.94 • FROL. Flight Test PP(H)L. CAR 5.87 ➜
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Exemptions Aeronautical Reduced requirements for PP(A)L and CP(A)L Exp holders. CARs 5.93
Examinations • Applicants with a PP(A)L or higher aeroplane licence are not exempt from the PPLH • Flight Engineers, AMEs and Air Traffic Controllers must sit the PPLH examination • Applicants with a CP(H)L or an ATP(H)L are exempt from the theory examination and flight test. ADF Qualified See 6. Recognising Military Qualifications and Applicants 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications. Overseas Qualified Applicants Licence Fee As per Schedule of Fees.
Documentation Applicants other than ADF qualified or Overseas qualified
• Form 185 Private Pilot (Helicopter) Licence Application, including any previous fail reports • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Copy of FROL or Form 638 Application for Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency / Flight Radio Operator Licence (if a FROL has not been issued) • Certification of Aircraft Endorsement, Approval & Rating form for a helicopter type/class endorsement used in the flight test (if not issued previously) (See also 4. Issuing Endorsements, Ratings and Approvals)
• KDR signed by the ATO • Student Achievement Record (proposed to be available from mid 2003).
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Documentation ADF Qualified Applicants (contd) • Form 186 Flight Crew Licence on the basis of ADF Qualifications – Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Service Logbook showing evidence of graduation from a recognised ADF course and aeronautical experience • Qualifications verified by applicant’s Commanding Officer. (See also 6. Recognising Military Qualifications.)
Overseas Qualified Applicants
• Form 213 CASA Authorisation on the basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Form 209 Aircraft Endorsement on the Basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Overseas authorisations • Overseas flight crew licence and logbook • Qualifications verified with overseas regulatory authority. (See also 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications.)
Checklist Paperwork
• Form 899 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Checklist • Form 734 Private Pilot (Helicopter) Licence Checklist. Online
• Applicant’s address and contact details recorded on AIRS (update AIRS if different) • Applicant holds examination credits • ATO status ratings and medical— AIRS Operational Approvals screen (or printout of the list of delegations issued to persons within the Field Office’s area of control). AIRS Refer to AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
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3.7.3 Commercial Pilot Licence – CP(H)L
CPL(H)s are issued by CASA delegates. The applicant’s training must be undertaken by an AOC holder authorised to conduct flying training. The examinations are set by CASA and conducted by ASL Pty Ltd.
CP(H)L Reference Table
Privileges • Fly single-pilot helicopters on which the pilot is endorsed as PIC in CAR 5.121 VFR unless IFR or night VFR rated in any class operation • Fly multi-pilot helicopters on which the pilot is endorsed as PIC in private or aerial work operations in VFR unless IFR or night VFR rated • Fly any helicopter on which the pilot is endorsed in any operation in VFR unless IFR rated as co-pilot or night VFR rated. Medical Cert • Class 1 or 2 prior to undertaking the flight test CAR 5.04, 5.07 • Class 1 prior to exercising of the privileges of the licence.
Licence format Book style.
Issuing CASA delegates under CAR 5.09. Delegate
Flt Test Delegate under CAR 5.41(4)(e). Delegate
• Understand English Prerequisites General • Be a fit and proper person to hold the licence CAR 5..09 • Pass a security check and photo ID. Minimum Age 18. CAR 5.120 Prev Holds or is qualified to hold a FROL. Qualifications ➜ CAR 5.120
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Prerequisites Examination Pass in one of the following: (cont) R 5.120 • CPLH examination (passes in all of the 7 subject parts) (current version):
❍ Aerodynamics (CADH)
❍ Aircraft General Knowledge (CSYH)
❍ Operations, Performance and Flight Planning (CFPH)
❍ Navigation (CNAV)
❍ Meteorology (CMET)
❍ Human Factors (CHUF)
❍ Flight Rules and Air Law (CLWH) • CPLH single examination (previous version) • HCEX single examination (previous version) • Previous CPLH subject exams (passes in all of the following):
❍ Navigation (HCNV) *
❍ Meteorology (HCMT) *
❍ Engines Systems & Instrumentation (HCES)
❍ Principles of Flight (HCPF)
❍ Aeroplane Performance and Operations (HCPO)
❍ Flight Rules and Procedures (HCFR). * Exams covered aeroplanes and helicopters until 1986/87.
Training Syllabus • Day VFR Syllabus (H) CAR 5.120 • Have reached CPL standard. Aeronautical Exp • 125* hours in helicopters, including: R 5.127 ❍ 40 dual
❍ 25 PIC
❍ 25 cross-country (10 PIC). * If a special training course is undertaken and final 30 hours completed within 3 calendar months, 105 hours in helicopters.
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# Prerequisites Aeronautical Exp • 70 hours in helicopters if hold a commercial (contd) (contd) aeroplane or gyroplane licence including: ❍ 30 dual
❍ 20 PIC
❍ 5 cross-country (3 PIC) # if a special training course is undertaken and final 30 hours completed within 3 calendar months, 60 hours in helicopters
@ • 80 hours in helicopters if hold a private aeroplane or gyroplane licence including:
❍ 30 dual
❍ 20 PIC
❍ 15 cross-country (5 PIC). @ If a special training course is undertaken and final 30 hours completed within 3 calendar months, 70 hours in helicopters.
Pre-Test Req CFI recommendation. CAR 5.128 Flight Test CP(H)L. CAR 5.120 Exemptions Aeronautical Exp Reduced requirements for PP(A)L and CP(A)L CARs 5.127 holders. Examinations • CP(A)L or ATP(A)L pilots need only pass the subjects related to Helicopters in the CPL series and BAK(H):
❍ Aerodynamics (CADH)
❍ Aircraft General Knowledge (CSYH)
❍ Operations, Performance and Flight Planning (CFPH)
❍ Flight Rules and Air Law (CLWH) • CP(A)L pilots need only pass the previous helicopter conversion examination (CHCV) and BAK(H) • Credit in SCPL/ATPL Air Law is not acceptable as an alternative to the CPL Flight Rules and Air Law. ➜
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Exemptions Examinations • Flight Engineers, AMEs and Air Traffic (contd) (contd) Controllers must sit the CP(H)L examination • Credit in either the single or new subject exams for ATPLH does not exempt the pilot from the CPLH examination as these exams are set to a different syllabus. ADF Qualified See 6. Recognising Military Qualifications Applicants and 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications. Overseas Qualified Applicants Licence Fee As per Schedule of Fees. Documentation Applicants other than ADF qualified or Overseas qualified
• Form 190 Commercial Pilot (Helicopter) Licence Application, including any previous fail reports • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Copy of FROL or Flight radiotelephone licence Application (if a PPL is not held and FROL has not been issued. • Logbook Certification of Aircraft Endorsement, Approval & Rating form for helicopter type/class endorsement used in the flight test (if not issued previously). (See also 4. Issuing Endorsements, Ratings and Approvals.)
• KDR signed by the ATO • Student Achievement Record (proposed from mid 2003). ADF Qualified Applicants
• Form 186 Flight Crew Licence on the basis of ADF Qualifications – Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Service Logbook showing evidence of completion of Operational Flying Training and aeronautical experience • Qualifications verified by applicant’s Commanding Officer. (See also 6. Recognising Military Qualifications.) ➜
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Documentation Overseas Qualified Applicants (contd) • Form 213 CASA Authorisation on the basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Form 209 Aircraft Endorsement on the Basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Overseas authorisations • Overseas flight crew licence and Logbook showing aeronautical experience • Qualifications verified with overseas regulatory authority. (See also 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications.)
Checklist Paperwork
• Form 899 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Checklist • Form 743 Commercial Pilot (Helicopter) Licence Checklist. Online
• Applicant’s address and contact details recorded on AIRS (update AIRS if different) • Applicant holds examination credits • ATO status, ratings and medical— AIRS Operational Approvals Screen (or printout of the list of delegations issued to persons within the Field Office’s area of control). AIRS Refer to AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
Prev Lic Code CPL(H), CHL (see also 3.18 Past Flight Crew Licences). Recency • Refer to Flight Reviews and Other Recency Requirements and CAR 5.124, 5.125, 5.126 CAR 5.124 • If taking passengers, CAR 5 125 • If the pilot is over 60 years of age, CAR 5.126. ■
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3.7.4 Air Transport Pilot Licence – ATP(H)L
ATP(H)Ls are issued by CASA delegates. The examinations are set by CASA and conducted by ASL Pty Ltd. No exemptions from the requirements for a ATP(H)L are available to ADF-qualified graduates. Overseas pilots from an ICAO contracting state who hold an equivalent to an ATP(H)L, are exempt from certain requirements for the licence. See 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications.
ATP(H)L Reference Table
Privileges Fly any helicopter on which the pilot is endorsed in any operation as CAR.175 PIC or co-pilot. Medical Cert Class 1, required prior to exercising of the privileges of the licence. CAR 5.04 Licence format Book style. Issuing CASA delegates under CAR 5.09. Delegate Prerequisites General • Understand English CAR 5.09 • Be a fit and proper person to hold the licence • Pass a security check and photo ID. Min Age 21. CAR 5.174 Prev • Holds or is qualified to hold a FROL Qualifications • CP(H)L or overseas ATP(H)L. R 5.174 Examinations Pass in one of the following: CAR 5.174 • Passes in all seven ATP(H)L exams* within a three-year period from the first attempt:
❍ Flight Planning (AFPH)
❍ Performance and Loading (APLH)
❍ Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems (AASH)
❍ Navigation (ANAV)
❍ Meteorology (AMET)
❍ Human Factors (AHUF)
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Prerequisites Examination • ATP(H)L examination (previous version) (contd) (contd) • A pass in all three parts of a three-part examination (previous version) • HAEX single examination (previous version) • Previous SCPL subject exams (passes in all the following):
❍ Operations (HSOP)
❍ Air Legislation (HSAL). Training Syllabus ATP(H)L Aeronautical Knowledge Syllabus.
Aeronautical Exp • 1500 hours total, including: CAR 5.181, CAR 5.182 ❍ 750 hours (H) with 450 as PIC and not more than 150 ICUS
❍ The remaining 750 hours may include:
❍ 750 hours helicopter, aircraft or glider
❍ 200 hours flight engineer/navigator
❍ not more than 100 hours synthetic flight trainer with 25 hours in one which is not a flight simulator. Note 1 CAR 5.181 and 5.182 for credit of experience on other aircraft or as FEL/Flight Navigator towards remaining 750 hours. Note 2 Restrictions on credit of co-pilot time towards 1500 hours as per CAR 5.182(6). Flight Test None.
Exemptions Examinations • Pilots who hold credits in the two previous SCPL helicopter subject examination are exempt the ATP(H)L single examination. • Pilots who hold a credit for the ATP(A)L examination or the ATP(A)L (the licence) are not exempt the ATP(H)L examination, except for the following situations and only for the respective subjects:
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Exemptions Examinations ❍ February 1998 to February 1999—Credits (contd) (contd) for AHUF, AMET and AALW for the ATP(H)L examination. The other subjects’ credits must be achieved within the prescribed period
❍ From February 1999—Credits for ANAV, in addition to AHUF, AMET and AALW for the ATP(H)L examination. The credits for the other subjects must be achieved within the prescribed period
• Flight Engineers, AMEs and Air Traffic Controllers must sit the ATP(H)L examination.
ADF Qualified No exemptions. Applicants Overseas See 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications. Qualified Applicants Licence Fee As per Schedule of Fees. Documentation Australian Applicants and ADF Qualified Applicants
• Form 196 Application for Air Transport Pilot Licence - aeronautical experience declaration • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Logbook. Overseas Qualified Applicants
• Form 213 CASA Authorisation on the basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Form 209 Aircraft Endorsement on the Basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Overseas authorisations • Overseas flight crew licence and Logbook • Qualifications verified with overseas regulatory authority. (See also 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications.) ➜
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Checklist Paperwork
• Form 899 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Checklist • Form 748 Air Transport (Helicopter) Licence Checklist. Online
• Applicant’s address and contact details recorded on AIRS (update AIRS if different) • Applicant holds examination credits.
AIRS Refer to AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
Prev Lic Code ATPL-H, 1ATPLH (see also 3.18 Past Flight Crew Licences). Recency • Refer to Flight Reviews and Other Recency Requirements and CAR 5.178, 5.179, CAR 5.178 • If taking passengers, CAR 5.179 • If the pilot is over 60 years of age, CAR 5.180.
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3.8 Gyroplane, Airship and Balloon Pilot Licences 3.8.1 Introduction to Gyroplane, Airship and Balloon Pilot Licences
CAR 2 A gyroplane pilot licence is defined under CAR 2 as either a private or commercial licence.
In this manual, an airship or balloon pilot licence refers only to a commercial airship or balloon licence. • Although the CARs provide for private airship licences, CASA only issues commercial airship licences. • Private balloon operations are controlled by the Australian Ballooning Federation (ABF), which issues its own pilot certificates. • To undertake commercial balloon operations, a pilot must apply to CASA for a commercial balloon licence. The following pages provide you with the information you need to issue an airship, balloon or gyroplane pilot licence to an Australian civilian. Some Australian Defence Force (ADF) pilots are exempt from some the prerequisites for the issue of a gyroplane pilot licence. Details of the exemptions available to these pilots are detailed in 6. Recognising Military Qualifications. The ADF does not issue balloon qualifications; it requires that its balloon pilots obtain the relevant civilian licence. The ADF does not operate airships.
Note: CASA must verify the qualifications of ADF applicants with the applicant’s Commanding Officer before issuing an Australian equivalent qualification.
Overseas pilots may also apply to operate aircraft Australian-registered aircraft in Australia or overseas. The requirements for issuing licences to overseas pilots, and the exemptions available to them, are detailed in 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications.
Note: CASA must verify the qualifications of overseas applicants with the overseas regulatory authority who issued the qualifications before issuing an Australian equivalent qualification.
This section deals only with the requirements for issuing a pilot licence. At the same time as the licence is issued, it must be endorsed for a type of airship, class of balloon or type of gyroplane, whichever is relevant, so that the pilot can exercise the privileges of the licence. The requirements for an endorsement and the procedure you follow to endorse a licence are detailed in Endorsements in 4. Issuing Endorsements, Ratings and Approvals. ■
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3.8.2 Private Pilot (Gyroplane) Licence – PP(G)L
PP(G)Ls are issued by delegates of CASA . An industry delegate supervises the applicant’s training. The examinations are set by CASA, but may be conducted by industry.
PP(G)L Reference Table
Privileges Fly gyroplane as: CAR 5.96 • PIC or Co-pilot in private VFR operations
• PIC of an aerial work aircraft as part of his/her flying training.
Medical Cert Class 2, required prior to undertaking the flight test and exercising of CAR 5.04, 5.07 the privileges of the licence.
Licence format Book style. Issuing CASA delegates under CAR 5.09. Delegate Flt Test Delegate under CAR 5.41(4)(i). Delegate CAR 5.41(4)(i) Prerequisites General • Understand English CAR 5..09 • Be a fit and proper person to hold the licence • Pass a security check and Photo ID. Minimum Age 17. CAR 5.95 Prev • Holds or is qualified to hold a FROL Qualifications • Overseas PP(G)L. CAR 5.95 Examination PP(G)L (No examination code set code on AIRS). CAR 5.95 Training • As specified in CAO 40.4.2 Syllabus • Have reached PPL standard or higher. CAO 40.4.2 ➜
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Prerequisites Aeronautical • 47 hours total, including: (cont) Exp ❍ 20 hours dual * CAR 5.101 ❍ 10 hours PIC
❍ 12 hours cross-country (8 hours dual, 4 hours PIC) * 10 hours may be flown in aeroplanes or helicopters • 15 hours in a gyroplane if hold an aeroplane or helicopter licence including:
❍ 8 hours dual
❍ 5 hours PIC • 8 hours in a gyroplane if pilot holds an aeroplane and helicopter licence including:
❍ 4 hours dual
❍ 3 hours PIC. Pre-Test Req • CFI recommendation CAR 5.102 • FROL. Flight Test PP(G)L. CAR 5.95 Exemptions Aeronautical Reduced requirements for holders of aeroplane Exp and/or helicopter licences. CARs 5.101 Examinations • Applicants with a PP(A)L or PP(H)L or higher licences are exempt from the PPLG single examination, but must pass the BAK(G) • Flight Engineers, AMEs and Air Traffic Controllers must sit the PPLG examination • Applicants with a CP(G)L are exempt from the theory examination and flight test. Overseas • See 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications). Qualified Applicants Licence Fee As per Schedule of Fees. ➜
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Documentation Applicants other than Overseas qualified
• No official form. Applicant writes a letter of application or ATO adapts PP(H)L application flight test report (Form185), including any previous fail reports. • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application. • Copy of FROL or Form 638 Application for Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency / Flight Radio Operator Licence (if a FROL has not been issued). • Certification of Aircraft Endorsement, Approval & Rating form for gyroplane type/class and/or design feature endorsement used in the flight test (if not issued previously). (See also 4. Issuing Endorsements, Ratings and Approvals.)
• KDR signed by the ATO
• Military applicant’s Service Logbook showing evidence of graduation from a recognised ADF course and aeronautical experience: and qualifications verified by applicant’s Commanding Officer. Overseas Qualified Applicants
• Form 213 CASA Authorisation on the basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Form 209 Aircraft Endorsement on the Basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Overseas authorisations • Overseas flight crew licence and logbook showing aeronautical experience • Qualifications verified with overseas regulatory authority.
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Checklist Paperwork
• Form 899 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Checklist • Form 740 Private Pilot (Gyroplane) Licence Checklist. Online
• Applicant’s address and contact details recorded on AIRS (update AIRS if different) • Applicant holds examination credits • ATO status, ratings and medical— AIRS Operational Approvals screen (or printout of the list of delegations issued to persons within the Field Office’s area of control). AIRS Refer to AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
Prev Lic Code UPGL (see also 3.18 Past Flight Crew Licences). Recency • Refer to Flight Reviews and Other Recency Requirements and CARs 5.99, 5.100 CAR 5.99 • If taking passengers CAR 5.100.
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3.8.3 Commercial Pilot (Gyroplane) Licence – CP(G)L
CP(G)Ls are issued by CASA delegates. The applicant’s training must be undertaken by an AOC holder authorised to conduct flying training. The examinations are set by CASA and conducted by ASL Pty Ltd.
CP(G)L Reference Table
Privileges • Fly single-pilot gyroplane on which the pilot is endorsed as PIC in CAR 5.130 VFR operations unless IFR or night VFR rated • Fly multi-pilot gyroplane on which the pilot is endorsed as PIC in VFR in private or aerial work operations unless IFR or night VFR rated • Fly any gyroplane on which the pilot is endorsed in any VFR operation as co-pilot unless IFR or night VFR rated. Medical Cert • Class 1 or 2 prior to undertaking the flight test CAR 5.04, 5.07 • Class 1 prior to exercising of the privileges of the licence. Licence format Book style. Issuing CASA delegates under CAR 5.09. Delegate Flt Test Delegate under CAR 5.41(4)(d). Delegate Prerequisites General • Understand English CAR 5.09 • Be a fit and proper person to hold the licence • Pass a security check and photo ID. Min Age 18. CAR 5.129 Prev • Holds or is qualified to hold a FROL Qualifications • PP(G)L or overseas CP(G)L. CAR 5.129 Examination BAK(G) and CP(G)L CAR 5.129 (No exemptions).
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Prerequisites Aeronautical • 150 hours total with 75 hours on gyroplanes (G), (cont) Exp including: CAR 5.136 ❍ 20 dual and
❍ 35 PIC and
❍ 20 cross-country PIC *. * Can be in aeroplanes, helicopters or gyroplane. Pre-Test Req CFI recommendation. CAR 5.137 Flight Test CP(G)L. CAR 5.129 Exemptions Examinations • None • A 7-part commercial gyroplane examination is being developed. Holders of Commercial or ATPL aeroplane or helicopter licences will need only pass the subjects related to gyroplanes in the CPL series and BAK(A) • Flight Engineers, AMEs and Air Traffic Controllers must sit the CPL theory exams.
Overseas See 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications. Qualified Applicants Licence Fee As per Schedule of Fees. Documentation Applicants other than ADF qualified or Overseas qualified • No official form: applicant writes a letter of application or ATO adapts a CPL application form (form 090, 190 or 192), including any previous fail reports • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Copy of FROL or Form 638 Application for Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency / Flight Radio Operator Licence (if a PPL is not held and FROL has not been issued) • KDR signed by the ATO • Certification of Aircraft Endorsement, Approval & Rating form for gyroplane type/class and/or design feature endorsement used in the flight test (if not issued previously • Military applicant’s Service Logbook showing evidence of graduation from a recognised ADF course and aeronautical experience; and qualifications verified by applicant’s Commanding Officer.
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Documentation Overseas Qualified Applicants (contd) • Form 213 CASA Authorisation on the basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Overseas authorisations • Form 209 Aircraft Endorsement on the Basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Overseas flight crew licence and Logbook showing aeronautical experience • Qualifications verified with overseas regulatory authority. (See also 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications.)
Checklist Paperwork
• Form 831 Commercial Pilot (Gyroplane) Licence Checklist • Form 899 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Checklist. Online
• Applicant’s address and contact details recorded on AIRS (update AIRS if different) • Applicant holds examination credits • ATO status, ratings and medical— AIRS Operational Approvals Screen (or printout of the list of delegations issued to persons within the Field Office’s area of control). AIRS Refer to the AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
Prev Lic Codes CPL(G), CGL. Recency • Refer to Flight Reviews and Other Recency Requirements and CAR 5.133, 5.134, 5.135 CAR 5.133 • If taking passengers, CAR 5.134 • If the pilot is over 60, CAR 5.135. ■
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3.8.4 Commercial Pilot (Airship) Licence ⎯ CP(AS)L
CP(AS)Ls are issued by CASA delegates. The applicant’s training must be undertaken by an AOC holder authorised to conduct flying training. The examinations are set by CASA and conducted by ASL Pty Ltd.
CP(AS)L Reference Table
Privileges Fly airships on which the pilot is endorsed as PIC or co-pilot in any CAR 5.151 operation. Medical Cert • Class 1 or 2 prior to undertaking the flight test CAR 5.04. 5.07 • Class 1 prior to exercising of the privileges of the licence. Licence format Book style. Issuing CASA delegates under CAR 5.09. Delegate Flt Test Delegate under CAR 5.41(4)(b). Delegate Prerequisites General • Understand English CAR 5.09 • Be a fit and proper person to hold the licence • Pass a security check and photo ID. Min Age 18. CAR 5.150 Prev • Holds or is qualified to hold a FROL Qualifications • Holds an overseas CP(AS)L. CAR 5.150 Examination CP(AS)L.
Training • As specified in CAO 40.8.3. Syllabus • Have reached CPL standard. CAO 40.8.3 ➜
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# Prerequisites Aeronautical • 150 hours total for commercially trained (cont) Exp persons [all airship (AS)], including: CAR 5.158, 5.159, 5.160 ❍ 50 PIC
❍ 20 cross-country PIC
❍ 10 Instrument flight time, including 5 in an approved synthetic flight trainer # including 10 hours in an approved synthetic flight trainer; Or % Aeronautical • 200 hours total, including: Exp ❍ 100 PIC *
CAR 5.160, 5.161 ❍ 75 (AS)
❍ 20 cross-country PIC (AS)
❍ 10 Instrument flight time (AS) including 5 in an approved synthetic flight trainer. % including 10 hours in an approved synthetic flight trainer. * Can be in aeroplanes, helicopters, gyroplane or gliders.
Pre-Test Req • CFI recommendation CAR 5.164 Flight Test CP(AS)L. CAR 5.129 Exemptions None. Licence Fee As per Schedule of Fees. Documentation Applicants other than Overseas Qualified
• No official form: applicant writes a letter of application or adapts a CPL application form (form 090, 190 or 192), including any previous fail reports • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Copy of FROL or Form 638 Application for Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency / Flight Radio Operator Licence (if a PPL is not held and FROL has not been issued) • KDR signed by the ATO.
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Documentation • Certification of Aircraft Endorsement, Approval & Rating form for (contd) aircraft type/class endorsement used in the flight test (if not issued previously). (See also 4. Issuing Endorsements, Ratings and Approvals.) Overseas Qualified Applicants
• Form 213 CASA Authorisation on the basis of Overseas Qualifications –Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Overseas authorisations • Form 209 Aircraft Endorsement on the Basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Overseas flight crew licence and Logbook showing aeronautical experience • Qualifications verified with overseas regulatory authority. (See also 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications.)
Checklist Paperwork
• Form 745 Commercial Pilot (Airship) Licence Checklist • Form 899 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Checklist. Online
• Applicant’s address and contact details recorded on AIRS (update AIRS if different) • Applicant holds examination credits • ATO status, ratings and medical— AIRS Operational Approvals screen (or printout of the list of delegations issued to persons within the Field Office’s area of control).
AIRS Refer to the AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
Recency • Refer to Flight Reviews and Other Recency Requirements and CAR 5.154, 5.155, 5.156, CAR 5.154 5.157 • If taking passengers, CAR 5.155 • If engaged in commercial operations, CAR 5.156 • If the pilot is over 60, CAR 5.157. ■
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3.8.5 Commercial Pilot (Balloon) Licence – CP(B)L
CP(B)Ls are issued by CASA delegates. An industry delegate supervises the applicant’s training. The examinations are set by CASA, and conducted by ASL Pty Ltd. A private pilot certificate for balloons [PP(B)], issued by the Australian Ballooning Federation (ABF) or overseas equivalent, is a prerequisite for a CP(B)L.
CP(B)L Reference Table
Privileges Fly balloons on which the pilot is endorsed as PIC or Co-pilot in CAR 5.139 aerial work or charter operations. Medical Cert Class 2, required prior to undertaking the flight test and exercising of CAR 5.04, 5.07 the privileges of the licence. Licence format Book style. Issuing Delegate CASA delegates under CAR 5.09. CAR 5.09 Flt Test Delegate under CAR 5.41(4)(c). Delegate CAR 5.41(4)(c) Prerequisites General • Understand English CAR 5.09 • Fit and proper person • Pass a security check and Photo ID. Min Age 18. CAR 5.138 Prev • PP(B) Certificate issued by ABF or overseas Qualifications equivalent and held for at least one year CAR 5.138 • Overseas CP(B)L. Examination Pass in one of the following: CAR 5.138 • CP(B)L single examination (BCEX) • Previous CP(B)L subject exams (passes in all of the following):
❍ Navigation (BCNV)
❍ Meteorology (BCMT)
❍ Flight Rules and Procedures (BCFR). ➜
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Prerequisites Training As specified in CAR 5.146. (cont) Syllabus CAR 5.146 Aeronautical 75 hours total PIC, including: Exp ❍ 60 hours free flight CAR 5.145, 5.146 ❍ 5 hours tethered flight
❍ 8 hours flying training in year immediately before day of flight test
❍ 3 flights in a free balloon
❍ 1 flight in a tethered balloon
❍ 3 inflations and 3 deflations of a balloon envelope. Pre-Test Req CFI recommendation. CAR 5.147 Flight Test CP(B)L. CAR 5.138 Exemptions None. Licence Fee As per Schedule of Fees. Documentation Applicants other than ADF Qualified or Overseas Qualified
• Form 192 Commercial Pilot (Balloons) Licence Application, including any previous fail reports • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Copy of FROL or Form 638 Application for Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency / Flight Radio Operator Licence (if a PPL is not held and FROL has not been issued) • KDR signed by the ATO • Logbook Certification of Aircraft Endorsement, Approval & Rating form for aircraft type/class endorsement used in the flight test (if not issued previously). (See also 4. Issuing Endorsements, Ratings and Approvals.) ADF Qualified Applicants
• Form 186 Flight Crew Licence on the basis of ADF Qualifications – Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application. ➜
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Documentation • Service Logbook showing evidence of completion of Operational (contd) Flying Training (OFT) and aeronautical experience • Qualifications verified by applicant’s Commanding Officer. (See also Chapter 6. Recognising Military Qualifications.) Overseas Qualified Applicants
• Form 213 CASA Authorisation on the basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Overseas authorisations • Aircraft Endorsement on the Basis of Overseas Qualifications - Application • Overseas flight crew licence and logbook showing aeronautical experience • Qualifications verified with overseas regulatory authority. (See also 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications.)
Checklist Paperwork
• Form 744 Commercial Pilot (Balloons) Licence Checklist • Form 899 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Checklist. Online
• Applicant’s address and contact details recorded on AIRS (update AIRS if different) • Applicant holds examination credits • ATO status, ratings and medical— AIRS Operational Approvals Screen (or printout of the list of delegations issued to persons within the Field Office’s area of control). AIRS Refer to the AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
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3.9 Radiotelephone Licences and Certificates 3.9.1 Introduction to Radiotelephone Licences and Certificates
Before 1 July 2004, industry delegates tested whether the applicant is qualified to receive a licence and generally issued the licence. However, CASA delegates now issue all radiotelephone licences and certificates. ■
3.9.2 Flight Radiotelephone Operator Licence – FROL
Holders of Flight Radiotelephone Operator Licences are deemed to be members of the flight crew and are, therefore, required to hold a valid medical certificate.
A separate theoretical and practical test is required for the issue of a FROL. A separate application must also be submitted to CASA for the issue of a FROL.
FROL Reference Table
Privileges • Operate a radio communication system installed in, or carried on, CAR 5.62 an aircraft during flight and on the ground • Operate a radio communication system used in connection with aircraft. Medical Cert Class 2, required prior to exercising of the privileges of the licence. CAR 5.04 Licence format • Book style when issued with a pilot licence or by CASA • Previously, when issued by an industry delegate, a docket. Issuing Delegate CASA or industry delegate under CAR 5.09. CAR 5.09 Examination/Tes CASA FOI and Approved Check Radio Operators under CARs t Delegate 5.41(1)(i) and 5.41(5). R 5.41(1)(i), 5.41(5) Prerequisites General • Understand English CAR 5.09 • Fit and proper person • Pass a security check and Photo ID. Min Age 16. CAR 5.61 Examination • FROL theory examination and Test • FROL practical operating test. CAR 5.61 ➜
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Licence Fee • No CASA fee when issued with a pilot licence. • As imposed by industry delegate. Documentation • Form 638 Application for Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency / Flight Radio Operator Licence • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application. Checklist Refer to the Industry Delegates Handbook Form 899 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Checklist. Online
• Applicant’s address and contact details recorded on AIRS (update AIRS if different) • Approved check radio operator— AIRS (holds CPL/ATPL and an instructor rating or approved by CAR 217 operator). AIRS Refer to AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
Recency None.
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3.9.3 Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency — AROCP
CAO 20.22 AROCPs are usually issued to LAMEs or ground staff to enable them to taxi aircraft or perform radio maintenance at controlled aerodromes. Taxi approvals for non-pilots are issued under CAO 20.22.
AROCP Reference Table
Privileges Operate an aircraft’s radio communication system on the ground CAR 83 whether the radio communication system is installed/carried on the aircraft or not.
Medical Cert None. A person’s general medical fitness is sufficient to exercise the non-flying privileges of the AROCP.
Licence format • Book style when issued with a pilot licence or by CASA • Previously, a paper docket when issued by an industry delegate.
Issuing CASA and industry delegates under CAR 83A(2). Delegate CAR 83A (2) Examination/T CASA FOI and Approved Check Radio Operators delegated under est Delegate CAR 83E(3). CAR 83E (3) Prerequisites General Understand English CAR 5.83A Min Age None stated in the CARs Prev • FROL Qualifications • Overseas radio licence CAR 5.83E (2) Examination and • FROL/AROCP oral examination Test • FROL/AROCP practical test CAR 5.83F Licence Fee • As per Schedule of Fees • As imposed by industry delegate
Documentation • Form 638 Application for Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency / Flight Radio Operator Licence • Form 1162 Aviation Reference Number Application ➜
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Checklist Refer to the Handbook for Industry Delegates. Online
• Applicant’s address and contact details recorded on AIRS (update AIRS if different) • Approved check radio operator— AIRS (holds CPL/ATPL and an instructor rating or approved by CAR 217 operator. AIRS Refer to AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
Prev Lic Code ARTC. Recency None.
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3.10 Flight Engineer Licences 3.10.1 Flight Engineer Licence – FEL
FELs are issued by CASA delegates.
FEL Reference Table
Privileges Monitor an aircraft’s engineering and electrical systems during flight CAR 5.189 (FELs are used on A300, B707, B727, B747, B767 and L188 aircraft). Medical Cert Class 1, required prior to undertaking the flight test and exercising of CAR 5.04, 5.07 the privileges of the licence.
Licence format Book style Previously – FEL docket when issued by a delegate.
Issuing CASA delegates under CAR 5.09. Delegate CAR 5.09 Flt Test FOI or Check Flight Engineer delegated under CAR 5.41(4)(f). Delegate CAR 5.41(4)(f) Prerequisites Min Age 18. Prev • SFEL Qualifications • FE qualification from Defence Force of Australia CAR 5.188 • Current overseas FEL • Pass security check and Photo ID. Examination Nil.
Aeronautical • 100* hours including: Exp • 25 hours in the 60 days preceding the flight test. CAR 5.193 * May include 30 in approved synthetic flight trainer.
Pre-test Req • Recommendation from the manager of a CAR CAR 5.194 217 organisation • As specified in CAR 5.194. Flight Test FEL. CAR 5.188 Licence Fee As per Schedule of Fees. ➜
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Documentation Applicants other than ADF qualified or Overseas qualified
• Form 199 Flight Engineer Licence Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application. ADF Qualified Applicants
• Form 186 Flight Crew Licence on the basis of ADF Qualifications – Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Service logbook showing evidence of graduation from recognised ADF course and aeronautical experience • Qualifications verified by applicant’s Commanding Officer (See also 6. Recognising Military Qualifications.) Overseas Qualified Applicants
• Form 213 CASA Authorisation on the basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application • Overseas authorisation • Overseas licence and Logbook showing aeronautical experience • Qualifications verified with overseas regulatory authority. (See also 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications.)
Checklist Application
• Form 832 Flight Engineer Licence Checklist
• Form 899 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Checklist. Online
• Applicant’s address and contact details recorded on AIRS (update AIRS if different) • Applicant holds SFEL • ATO status— AIRS Operational Approvals screen (or printout of the list of delegations issued to persons within the Field Office’s area of control). AIRS Refer to the AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
Prev Lic Code F/E. Recency • Annual proficiency check on type (CAR 5.191) and CAR5.192 • As per CAR 5.192.
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3.10.2 Restricted Flight Engineer Licence – RFEL
For many years Qantas has included a third pilot—the Second Officer (SO)—as part of the flight crew for long haul operations. The duty of the SO is to provide relief for the Captain and First Officer. For reasons of economy, the SO also relieves the Flight Engineer. All relief duties are confined to the cruise phase of flight.
CA Act 1988 Under terms of section 20AB of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, the SOs are required to hold s 20AB the appropriate authorisations to perform relief duties for the pilots, but not for the Flight Engineer.
Because requiring the SOs to qualify for a student or full FE licence is unnecessary, and it is not appropriate to extend pilot licence privileges to include Flight Engineer relief duties, a dedicated Flight Engineer authorisation befitting the duties performed by the SO is required. Hence, the introduction of the RFEL.
Note: RFELs are issued by CASA delegates.
RFEL Reference Table Privileges • Authorises the holder of the licence to perform the duties of a CAR 5.195B flight engineer in an aircraft while the aircraft is in the cruise phase of flight. • RFEL are currently used in Boeing 747-200/300. Medical Cert Class 1, required when exercising the privileges of the licence. CAR 5.04 Licence Format Book style. Issuing Delegate CASA delegates under 5.09. CAR 5.09 Flight Training Written notice to CASA that he or she has completed a restricted Delegate Flight Engineer proficiency check with an operator whose check and CAR 5.37, 5.195A (1) training organisation has been approved under CAR 217. Prerequisites Min Age 18. Prev • CPL/ATPL. Employed by operator with Qualifications CAR 217 training and checking. Hold aircraft endorsement to fly the aircraft. • Pass security check and Photo ID. ➜
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Prerequisites Examination Nil. (contd) Aeronautical • As per CPL/ATP Exp • Training in duties of restricted flight engineer in accordance with approved syllabus. Proficiency Proficiency checks within a period of eight Required calendar months immediately prior to the CAR 5.195D proposed flight.
Flight Test Satisfactorily complete a restricted flight engineer proficiency check.
Licence Fee As per Schedule of Fees (same as FEL).
Documentation Civilian Applicants
• Letter of confirmation required from Qantas. ADF Qualified/Overseas Qualified Applicants
• This licence is not applicable to ADF or overseas applicants.
Checklist Online
• Applicant’s address and contact details recorded on AIRS (update AIRS if different) • ATO status ratings and medical— AIRS Operational Special Approvals screen (or printout of the list of delegations issued to persons within the Field Office’s area of control).
AIRS Refer to the AIRS Procedure Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
Prev Lic Code Nil. Recency • Eight-monthly proficiency check on type (CAR 5.195D) CAR 5.195D, 5.195E • Also CAR 5.195E. ■
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3.11 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Controller Certificate 3.11.1 Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Controller Certificate
CASR A certified Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) controller is defined under CASR 101.240 as a 101.240 person certified under Division 3 as a controller of UAVs.
UAVs are regulated under CASR Part 101. Part 101 sets out the requirements for the operation of unmanned aircraft, including model aircraft and the operation of rockets and the use of certain fireworks.
CASR Part 101 does not apply to the operation of a manned balloon or a hot air balloon. CASR 101.005 101.005 (3) states that subparts C to I do not apply to the operation of some elements covered elsewhere. In this manual, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Controller Certificate refers only to the operation of a large UAV. • The CASRs only require a UAV controller certificate for large UAVs. • Although the CASRs do not require a UAV controller certificate for small UAVs, where applicants can demonstrate they meet the requirements on these UAVs they can be issued with the operator certificate based on their UAV operating experience. • Applications are being received from operators of small UAVs. The issue of the certificate to these applicants may have advantages for them in later certification and commercial operation of UAVs.
● Small UAVs are generally considered as radio controlled devices.
● To undertake commercial UAV operations or control a large UAV, a controller must apply to CASA for a UAV Controller Certificate.
The following pages provide you with an overview of UAVs and the information you need to issue a UAV Controller Certificate to an Australian applicant.
Classes of UAV
The classes of unmanned aircraft are: • Tethered balloons and kites
● Unmanned free balloons
● UAVs
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Issue of UAV Controller Certificate
This section deals with the requirements for issuing the UAV Controller Certificate and the conditions applicable to the certificate. At the same time as the certificate is issued, any conditions or restrictions must be endorsed for a type of airship, whichever is relevant, so that the pilot can exercise the privileges of the certificate.
The requirements for the issue of a UAV controller certificate with any restrictions and the procedure you follow are detailed in this section.
Some Australian Defence Force (ADF) UAV controllers may meet the prerequisites for the issue of a UAV Controller Certificate. Details of the exemptions available to these pilots are provided in this section. The ADF currently operates a few UAVs and the number and types are likely to increase in the future.
Note: CASA must verify the qualifications of ADF applicants with the applicants Commanding Officer before issuing an Australian equivalent qualification.
Overseas pilots may also apply to operate Australian-registered UAVs in Australia or overseas. The requirements for issuing certificates to overseas pilots are identical to the requirements for an Australian applicant. There are no exemptions available to them, ie, they must hold any pre-requisites required and pass the same examinations and have the operating experience required.
Note: CASA must verify the qualifications of Overseas applicants with the overseas regulatory authority who issued the qualifications before issuing an Australian equivalent qualification.
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3.11.2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Controller Certificate
The authority for a person to operate a UAV is granted by a CASA delegate upon application and assessed as meeting the requirements in CASR 101. UAV Controller Certificates can only be issued by a limited number of CASA delegates.
Note: FOIs do not have the delegations and not all CASA licensing staff have the delegations.
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UAV Controller Certificate Reference Table
Privileges Operate: CASR 101.235, 101.240 • A large UAV
• A small UAV for purposes other than sport or recreation, ie,
commercially. Dictionary Note: There is no practical distinction between a small UAV and a model aircraft except for that of use—model aircraft are flown only for the sport of flying them. Medical Cert Nil. CAR 5.04, 5.07 Approval format Certificate on CASA letterhead. Issuing Delegate Only some CASA licensing delegates under CASR 101.305. CASR 101.305 Note: FOIs do not have the delegations. Flt Test Delegate Nil. Prerequisites General • Understand English CAR 5.09 • Be a fit and proper person to hold the certificate. Minimum Age Nil. Prev Qualifications • Holds or is qualified to hold a FROL CAR 5.95 • Military or Overseas UAV Controller. Exam • PPL exam and CAR 5.95 • IREX or • UAVI (No exam set on AIRS yet). Training Syllabus • UAV Type training course run by CAO 40.4.2 Manufacturer. UAV Operating Exp • 5 hours UAV operating experience CAR 5.101 • 3 launches and 3 recoveries. Pre-Test Req Nil. Flight Test Nil. Exemptions Aeronautical Exp Nil.
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Licence Fee As per Schedule of Fees. Documentation Applicants other than ADF qualified or Overseas qualified:
• Form 1087 and supporting documentation • Form 1162 ARN Application and supporting documentation • Copy of FROL or Flight Radiotelephone Licence Application (if a FROL has not been issued) • Logbook showing UAV experience • (See also 4. Issuing Endorsements, Ratings and Approvals) • UAVI KDR signed by an ATO/CASA Delegate • Logbook showing evidence of UAV operating experience; and qualifications verified by applicants Commanding Officer. ADF Applicants:
• Form 1087 and supporting documentation • Form 1162 ARN Application and supporting documentation • Copy of FROL or Flight Radiotelephone Licence Application (if a FROL has not been issued) • Copy of military authorisation and Service Logbook showing completion of training from a recognised ADF course and operating experience. • Qualifications verified by applicant’s Commanding Officer • (See also 6. Recognising Military Qualifications). Additional Requirements Overseas Qualified Applicants:
• Form 1087 and supporting documentation • CASA Authorisation on the basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application • Form 1162 ARN Application and supporting documentation • Copy of FROL or Flight Radiotelephone Licence Application (if a FROL has not been issued) • Overseas authorisations • Overseas Logbook showing completion of training and UAV operating experience • Qualifications verified with overseas regulatory authority • (See also 5. Recognising Overseas Qualifications). ➜
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Checklist Paperwork:
• UAV Controller Certificate Checklist. Online:
• Applicant’s address and contact details recorded on AIRS (update AIRS if different) • Applicant holds exam credits. AIRS Refer to The AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
Prev Lic Code Nil. Recency Refer to Flight Reviews and Other Recency Requirements and CARs 5.99, 5.100 CASR . ■
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3.12 Conversion Guidelines 3.12.1 Table of Conversion Guidelines
Licence Exams to be Flight Licence Held Experience Sought Passed Test
Aeroplane to Helicopter (Quick Reference Guide) Student Student - Aero None None None (pre-generic licence) Note: Must be issued with generic licence to fly (H). CAR 5.76 Student with Student with GFPT(A), BAK (H) As per CAR 5.76 Yes GFPT (H) or RPPL(A) or higher. RPPL (H) CAR 5.93 PP(H)L i) Student with i) BAK (H) & As per CAR 5.93 Yes GFPT(A) or PP(H)L RPPL(A) ii) PPL(A) or higher. ii) BAK (H) & PP(H)L CAR 5.127 CP(H)L i) Student GFPT(A), i) BAK (H) & As per CAR Yes RPPL(A) or CP(H)L 5.127 PP(A)L
ii) CP(A)L or ii) BAK (H) & ATP(A)L. CADH, CSYH, CFPH, CLWH
CAR 5.181 ATP(H)L Student GFPT(A), As for CP(H)L, plus As per CAR No RPPL(A) or higher. ATP(H)L 5.181
Helicopter to Aeroplane Student Student - Heli None None None (pre-generic licence) Note: Must be issued with generic licence to fly (A). CAR 5.76 Student with Student with BAK (A) As per CAR Yes GFPT (A) GFPT(H) or RPPL(H) 5.76 or higher. ➜
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Licence Exams to be Flight Licence Held Experience Sought Passed Test
Helicopter to Aeroplane (cont) CAR 5.84 PP(A)L i) Student GFPT(H) i) BAK (A) & CAR 5.84 Yes or RPPL(H) PP(A)L. Sufficient to enable pilot to ii) PP(H)L or higher. ii) BAK (A) & Yes pass flight test PP(A)L. CP(A)L i) Student i) BAK (A) & i) As per Yes CAR 5.114 GFPT(H), CP(A)L. CAR 5.114 RPPL(H) or PP(H)L. ii) CP(H)L or ii) BAK (A) & ii) As per Yes CAR 5.113 ATP(H)L. CADA, CSYA, CAR 5.113 CFPA, CLWA. ATP(A)L Student GFPT(H), As for CP(A)L plus As per CAR None CAR 5.172 RPPL(H) or higher. ATPL (A) and 5.172. IREX.
Notes: 1. Credits in the theory examinations alone are not acceptable. The pilot must hold the actual licence. 2 When converting licences over, a fee is charged for issuing the new licence. 3. For descriptions of examination codes, see section 5.1 Examination Credit Codes in the FCL AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
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3.13 Replacing Licences
3.13.1 Introduction to Replacing Licences
Pilots may request a replacement licence if they: • Lose or damage their licence. Pilots who subsequently find their lost licence are not obliged to notify CASA or to return the replacement licence. • Change their name. • Wish to obtain duplicates of the licence.
The request for a replacement licence should be made in writing. Phone requests for licences can be used for urgent requests. In this case, licences can only be sent to the address currently shown on AIRS, upon verification of the caller’s identity.
Unlike changes of address, pilots are not required by law to advise CASA if they change their names. However, the notification of a change of name should be accompanied by a certified copy of the relevant deed poll, marriage certificate or divorce decree.
All replacement licences will be the new booklet style licence, including student licences issued by CASA. A fee is applicable – see Schedule of Fees.
Note: Student pilot licences are also replaced by CASA.
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3.13.2 Issuing a Replacement or Additional Licence
Replacement Licences
It should take one to two days to issue the replacement licence at the CLARC Office, depending on workload.
AIRS Procedure for Issuing a Replacement Licence
See the AIRS Manual. (The AIRS Manual is available to CASA staff via CASAconnect.)
WARNING Do not change any data on AIRS FCL Licence Maintenance screen. Do not alter the original issue date for the licence.
Ensure that the paperwork is filed in the relevant File. ■
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3.14 Cancelling/Suspending Licences
3.14.1 Introduction to Cancelling/Suspending Licences
In the Enforcement Manual, Section 6.5 Variation, Suspension and Cancellation of Civil Aviation Authorisation by a Criminal Court specifies the administrative steps that Field Office staff must follow when suspending a licence or rating. (Flight Crew Licensing Standards Section deals with suspensions of medical certificates.)
Follow the procedure in the AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect) to enter onto AIRS the suspension, variation or cancellation of a:
● Licence
● Rating, endorsement or approval.
The relevant notices of suspension are prepared by Area Flying Operations Staff, who provide a copy to the Licensing Officer so AIRS can be updated.
Cancellation at Request of Licence Holder
CAR 266 If licence holders advise CASA in writing that they no longer wish to retain their licence, CASA shall cancel the licence. ■
3.14.2 Recording a Suspension on AIRS
Complete this procedure on the day you receive a Notice of Suspension.
1. Enter the suspension on AIRS as described in the AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect).
2. On the file copy of the Notice of Suspension, record that AIRS has been updated.
3. Place the file copy of the Notice of Suspension in a Pending or Suspension file until you receive further information about the suspension.
4. Place another copy of the Notice of Suspension in the relevant file.
Note: Now that CAR 271(2) has been repealed, CASA is prohibited from endorsing a licence (or any other document) with a suspension or cancellation notice. For this reason, a record of flight crew qualifications should not be issued to a pilot who is under active suspension.
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3.14.3 Deactivating a Suspension on AIRS
Complete this procedure on the day you receive the Notice Terminating Suspension. 1. Update AIRS as described in the AIRS Manual (available to CASA staff via CASAconnect). 2. Record that AIRS has been updated on the file copy of the Notice of Suspension. 3. Retrieve the Notice of Suspension from the relevant pending or suspension file. 4. File both notices in the relevant file. ■ 3.14.4 Recording a Licence Cancellation on AIRS
CAR 269 Following an investigation, CASA may decide to cancel the licence. Under CAR 269, the Authority must then issue the pilot with a notice (in the form of a Show Cause letter) of the action it proposes to take, giving reasons. The letter gives the pilot a designated period (normally 28 days) in which to respond and show why the licence should not be cancelled. If the Authority proceeds with the cancellation, the pilot is issued with a Notice of Cancellation, documenting the reasons for the cancellation and the pilot’s option for appeal. For more information, see the Compliance and Enforcement Manual.
Keep a copy of the Show Cause letter with the original Notice of Suspension in the Field Office’s pending or suspension file.
Procedure for Recording a Licence Cancellation on AIRS 1. Complete this procedure on the day you receive the Notice of Cancellation.
Note 1: Enter the cancellation as a separate AIRS record. Do not delete or vary the existing suspension record. 2: Now that CAR 271(2) has been repealed, CASA is prohibited from endorsing a licence (or any other document) with a suspension or cancellation notice. Therefore you must delete the record of the licence from the system so that if the pilot is issued with a new licence, it will not reflect the cancellation.
2. File the documentation in the relevant File.
Note: If a pilot whose licence has been cancelled reapplies for the licence: a. Contact the Field Office that cancelled the licence to acquaint yourself with the circumstances surrounding the cancellation. b. Refer to your TLFO, who will use the information obtained to assess whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold the licence. ■
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3.15 Replacing LogBooks 3.15.1 Introduction to Replacing Logbooks
Pilots who lose or accidentally destroy their logbooks must obtain a new logbook as soon as possible. They may also: • Apply to CASA in writing for the recognition of their aeronautical experience • Arrange to have endorsement and ratings qualifications they hold included in the new logbook. ■
3.15.2 Recognition of Endorsements and Ratings
For endorsements and ratings, pilots who lose their logbook may request: • A flight crew licence from CASA as confirmation that they hold or held various endorsements and ratings • That the delegates who entered the qualifications in their logbooks duplicate the entries. ■
3.15.3 Proof of Aeronautical Experience
Following the loss of a logbook, pilots may apply to CASA for recognition of past aeronautical experience. They must apply in writing and be able to prove that they have the claimed aeronautical experience.
If they are unable to prove their claim and CASA has not assessed their logbook since the issue of a licence/rating, the pilot may only be credited with the minimum hours applicable to the level of licence/rating at the time it was issued. For example:
CAR 5.84 For a PP(A)L issued after 1 December 1992, where the pilot has no experience on other CAO 40.2.1 aircraft, this is 40 hours total, with 5 hours PIC, 5 hours cross-country PIC and 2 hours instrument flight time.
CAR 5.111 CAO 40.1.7 For a CP(A)L issued after 22 January 1992, where the pilot completed a training course conducted by a commercial flying school, he or she may be credited with 150 hours total, with the breakdown specified in CAR 5.111.
CAR 5.111, For other CP(A)Ls issued after 22 January 1992, the pilot may be credited with 200 hours 5.113, 5.114 total, with the breakdown specified in CAR 5.111, 5.113 or 5.114 as appropriate. ➜
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For instrument ratings issued after 1 December 1992, the pilot may be credited with the experience detailed in CAO 40.2.1 para 8.3.
For instructor ratings (aeroplane) issued after 5 September 1990, the pilot may be credited with the experience detailed in CAO 40.1.7 para 4.1.
CAO 40.3.7 For instructor rating (helicopter) issued after 7 March 1990, the pilot may be credited with the experience in CAO 40.3.7 para 4.
For this reason, pilots should regularly (for example, each quarter) take a copy the last page of the flight details recorded in the logbook and have a person in authority (for example, a CFI or chief pilot) certify the accuracy of the entries. They should keep the copy in safe place, separate from their logbook.
If CASA issues a letter crediting the pilot with some or all of the experience claimed, advise the pilot to fix the letter to his or her new logbook. ■
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3.16 Licence Application Forms and Checklists 3.16.1 Index to Forms and Checklists
Code Application Forms Checklists
ARN Form 1162 ARN Application None. Form Student Pilot Licences STUDENT Form 639 Flight Crew Photo Form 899 Flight Crew Licence Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence ID/Student Pilot Licence Checklist. Application SPLPAXA Form 640 General Flying Form 1009 GFPT Licence Checklist: Progress Test (Aeroplane) Aeroplane/Helicopter /Gyroplane/Airship Application SPLPAXH Form 185 Private Pilot Form 1009 GFPT Licence Checklist: (Helicopter) Licence Application Aeroplane/Helicopter /Gyroplane/Airship SPLPAXG None * Form 1009 GFPT Licence Checklist: Aeroplane/Helicopter /Gyroplane/Airship Private Pilot Licences PP(A)L Form 077 Private Pilot Form 738 Private Pilot (Aeroplane) (Aeroplane) Licence Application Licence Checklist PP(H)L Form 185 Private Pilot Form 734 Private Pilot (Helicopter) (Helicopter) Licence Application Licence Checklist PP(G)L None Form 740 Private Pilot (Gyroplane) Licence Checklist Commercial Pilot Licences CP(A)L Form 090 Commercial Pilot Form 741 Commercial Pilot (Aeroplane) (Aeroplane) Licence Application Licence Checklist (150 hours) Form 742 Commercial Pilot (Aeroplane) Licence Checklist (200 hours) CP(H)L Form 190 Commercial Pilot Form 743 Commercial Pilot (Helicopter) (Helicopter) Licence Application Licence Checklist CP(AS)L None * Form 745 Commercial Pilot (Airship) Licence Checklist CP (B)L Form 192 Commercial Pilot Form 744 Commercial Pilot (Balloon) (Balloons) Licence Application Licence Checklist CP(G)L None * Form 831 Commercial Pilot (Gyroplane) Licence Checklist ➜
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Code Application Forms Checklists
Air Transport Pilot Licences ATP(A)L Form 196 Air Transport Pilot Form 747 Air Transport (Aeroplane) Licence Application Licence Checklist ATP(H)L Form 196 Air Transport Pilot Form 748 Air Transport (Helicopter) Licence Application Licence Checklist Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Controller Certificate UAV Form 1087 UAV Controller UAV Controller Certificate Checklist Certificate Application Radiotelephone and Flight Engineer Licences and Certificates FROL Form 638 Application for Aircraft None AROCP Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency / Flight Radio Operator Licence FEL Form 199 Flight Engineer Form 832 Flight Engineer Licence Licence Application Checklist
* There is no official CASA application form for this class of licence.
Notes About Application • If there is no official form, applicants may adapt an appropriate flight crew licensing application form. • ADF graduates apply for a PP(A)L, PP(H)L, CP(A)L, CP(H)L and a FEL via a Flight Crew Licence on Basis of ADF Qualifications – Application as well as submitting an Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application and the appropriate application form for the licence. • Overseas pilots apply for flight crew licences via Form 213 CASA Authorisation on the basis of Overseas Qualifications – Application as well as submitting an Form 639 Flight Crew Photo ID/Student Pilot Licence Application and the appropriate application form for the licence. ■
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3.17 Paper Licences
3.17.1 Paper Licences
The following paper licences/certificates were previously issued by a CASA delegate, usually by an industry delegate. • Student Pilot Licence • Student Flight Engineer Licence • Flight Radiotelephone Operator Licence • Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency. ■
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3.18 Past Flight Crew Licences
3.18.1 Restricted Private Licence — RPPL
Validity Privileges Requirements for Issue
• Existing RPPLs Permits the holder to act as PIC • Be 17 years of age or older are permanently of an aircraft engaged in private • 30 hrs general flying, including 15 valid operations: hours solo • (a) Within 5 nm of the Issue of RPPLs • 3 hrs basic instrument flight ceased on reference point of the instruction, of which 2 hrs could 01/12/92. aerodrome from which he or be in a synthetic trainer she departed on the • particular flight BAK • (b) Within the confines of the RPPL flight test flying training area • Class 2 medical certificate. associated with the aerodrome from which he or she departed on a particular flight (c) When flying by the most direct route between points defined in (a) and (b) above (d) When carrying out solo navigation flying training in accordance with the syllabus approved by the Authority.
RPPL privileges & limitations are comparable to the current SPLPAX, except that:
• A SPLPAX pilot may engage in private operations within 10 nm of the aerodrome • All SPLPAX flight must be authorised by an instructor.
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3.18.2 Unrestricted Private Pilot Licence — UPPL
Validity Privileges Requirements for Issue
• Existing UPPLs Permits the holder to engage • Hold RPPL are permanently private operations without area • 22 hrs navigation, including: valid and have the restrictions—that is, anywhere in ❍ 6 hrs solo same effect as new Australia. PPLs ❍ 2 hrs radio navigation UPPL privileges and limitations training • Issue of UPPLs are comparable to the current • ceased on 2 hrs basic instrument flight PPL. 01/12/92. instruction, of which 1 hr could be in a synthetic trainer • PPL Exams:
❍ FR&P
❍ MET
❍ NAV • UPPL flight test • Class 2 medical certificate.
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3.18.3 Senior Commercial Pilot Licence — SCPL
Validity Privileges Requirements for Issue
• Existing SCPLs Permits the holder to act as: • Be 21 years of age or older were valid until (a) PIC of an aircraft engaged • Hold a CPL 31/12/96 or the in private, aerial work or • 1000 hrs total, including 450 hrs date on which the charter operations, pilot obtained a PIC, of which up to 350 hrs may regardless of the aircraft be ICUS new ATPL, weight whichever The 450 hrs must include: (b) With CAA approval, as PIC occurred first ❍ 15 hrs night, including 10 of an aeroplane engaged in take-offs and landings • After 31/12/96, RPT operations, other than SCPLs converted international RPT ❍ 20 hrs instrument time, of to a CPL with operations. which 10 hrs can be on the ATPL examination ground
credits Gives the holder the privileges ❍ 10 hrs XC night or 10 hrs • Issue of SCPLs of a PPL or CPL . XC instrument flight ceased on • SCPL/ATPL exams: 01/12/92 ❍ Air Legislation • Existing SCPLs are ❍ MET permanently valid. ❍ NAV
❍ Flight Planning • SCPL flight test unless:
❍ Passed the CIR test within 90 days of application on a CPL aircraft type
❍ Is a serving military transport pilot who is recent and holds a military CIR • Class 1 medical certificate.
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3.18.4 3rd Class Airline Transport Pilot Licence — 3ATPL
Validity Privileges Requirements for Issue
• Existing 3ATPLs are Permitted the holder to act as: • Be 19 years of age or older permanently valid • PIC of an aeroplane • CPL endorsed with an Instrument • Issue of 3ATPLs normally operated by 2 rating pilots, provided a 1ATPL ceased on 01/04/58 • Be employed by an airline • acted as co-pilot Validity depended • 3ATPL flight proficiency test on the pilot’s • Co-pilot in multi-crew • Class 1 medical certificate. employment with the operations. airline.
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3.18.5 2nd Class Airline Transport Pilot Licence — 2ATPL
Validity Privileges Requirements for Issue
• Existing 2ATPLs were Permits the holder to act as • Be 18 years of age or older valid until 31/12/96 or Co-pilot of an aeroplane • CPL or SCPL endorsed with an the pilot obtains a new normally operated by 2 or instrument rating ATPL, whichever more pilots. occurred first • 2ATPL flight proficiency test • Class 1 medical certificate • After 31/12/96, 2ATPLs converted to • Until 05/09/90, be employed by a CPL an airline. • Issue of 2ATPLs ceased on 01/12/92 • Until 29/08/90, validity of the licence depended on the pilot continuing to be employed by an airline • Existing 2ATPLs are permanently valid.
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3.18.6 1st Class Airline Transport Pilot Licence — 1ATPL
Validity Privileges Requirements for Issue
• Existing 1ATPLs are Permits the holder to act in • Be 21 years of age or older permanently valid RPT operations as a pilot in • CPL, SCPL or 2ATPL endorsed and have the effect any capacity. with a CIR of new ATPLs 1ATPL privileges and • As of 05/09/90, possess at least • Issue of 1ATPLs limitations are comparable to 1500 hrs total, including: ceased on 01/12/92 the current ATPL. ❍ 250 PIC, or 100 PIC and 150 • Until 29/08/90, ICUS validity of the ❍ 200 hrs XC including 100 hrs licence depended PIC on the pilot continuing to be ❍ 75 hrs instrument time, of employed by an which 30 hrs could be ground airline. time
❍ 100 hrs night flight
❍ Previously, the requirement was for 2000 hrs, with greater PIC time and at least 500 hrs in RPT operations • SCPL/ATPL exams: 1 2 ❍ Air Legislation
❍ MET
❍ NAV
❍ Flight Planning. Notes:
1 A current SCPL holder satisfies the theory requirements for a new ATPL. 2 See also 1.4.3 General History of Flight Crew Licence Examinations – Aeroplane and Helicopter.
• 1ATPL flight proficiency test • Class 1 medical certificate • Until 05/09/90, be employed by an airline.
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3.18.7 Provisional Flight Engineer Licence — F/E(P)
Validity Privileges Requirements for Issue
• Existing F/E(P)s Permits the holder to operate as • Be 21 years of age or older are permanently flight crew on revenue-earning • F/E(P) basic exams: valid and have the flights under supervision of a ❍ Air Legislation effect of new check or training flight engineer. SFELs Privileges are comparable with a ❍ Basic engines (gas turbine or piston as applicable to • current SFEL. Issue of F/E(P)s the endorsement required) ceased on 01/12/92.. ❍ Propellers (if applicable) ❍ Basic airframe and associated systems
❍ Basic electrical
❍ Basic instruments • F/E exams for specific aircraft type (conducted by the airline) • Class 1 medical certificate • Until 05/09/90, be employed by an airline.
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3.18.8 Flight Navigator Licence — F/N
Validity Privileges Requirements for Issue
• Issue of F/Ns Permitted the holder to act as • Be 19 years of age or older ceased on 01/12/92 flight navigator in an aircraft. • 200 hrs total experience as • The introduction of navigator in XC flights including computerised 50 hrs XC night aircraft navigation • The 200 hrs must include:
systems means that ❍ 100 hrs on flights of 1000 the F/Ns were no nm or more or of at least 5 longer required. hrs duration in m/e aircraft • Existing F/Ns are on an approved route permanently valid. ❍ 50 hrs in the 6 months preceding the application • F/N exams:
❍ Nav Aids and Techniques (Theory)
❍ Nav Aids and Techniques (Plotting)
❍ Flight Planning
❍ Form of Earth (Aero Charts)
❍ Air Nav Instruments (Magnetism and Compasses
❍ Meteorology • F/N practical test • Class 1 medical certificate.
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