4.2.4 Describe the criteria for the fit and proper person test, as laid down in CA Act 1990

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Considerations for the fit and proper person test – CA Act 1990

• Compliance history with transport safety .
• Experience (if any) within the transport industry.
• Knowledge of the applicable civil aviation system regulatory requirements:
• Any history of physical or mental health or serious behavioural problems.
• Any convictions for transport safety offence.
• The Director may seek and receive and consider information (including medical reports) obtained from any source for the purpose of determining whether or not a person is a fit and proper person.

4.2.2 Describe the requirements to hold an aviation document, as laid down in CA Act 1990

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An aviation document is required to be held by most persons and organisations involved with aviation related activity’s

Specifically, the following are required to hold an aviation document

New Zealand registered aircraft:
Aircraft pilots:
Flight crew members:
Air traffic service personnel:
Aviation security service personnel:
Aircraft maintenance personnel:
Air services:
Air traffic services:
Aerodromes and aerodrome operators:
Navigation installation providers:
Aviation training organisations:
Aircraft design, manufacture, and maintenance organisations:
Aeronautical procedures:
Aviation security services:
Aviation meteorological services:
Aviation communications services:
Aviation examiner or medical examiner

1. Applying for your Medical

•  You will need a Class 2 Medical certificate or the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) DL9 certificate
• For the Class 2 Medical you will need to make an appointment with a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner 
• On the CAA website is a list of Medical Examiners; www.aviation.govt.nz/licensing and certification
• The medical examiner will send you a health questionnaire , which you need to complete and return
• Payment
• DL9 certificates can be done at your local GP practice
•     Your Class 2 Medical will be valid 

 – for 60 months / 5 years if you are under 40 

 – for 24 months / 2 years if you are over 40

•  DL9 must be current within 5 yrs if you are under 40 and 2 years if over 40

2. Booking your Theory Exams

• Once you feel you have reached a good standard with your theory revision and done some practice exam questions and / or flashcards then you can book the actual exam
• Go on to ASPEQ website at caanz.aspeqexams.com/home and register / login as required
• You will then be able to book the venue you require and then a date and session time
• All the rules and regulations applying to the exams will need to be read (available on this website)
• Don’t forget to make payment 
•  The day and evening before the exam – try to relax and be confident in yourself and don’t panic

3. Applying for your PPL

• Now you have achieved a pass in your Flight Test – you need to apply for the actual PPL licence
• The Application Form can be downloaded and printed from the CAA website

You will need to provide;

• Name and ID
• a completed Fit and Proper Person Questionnaire (form CAA 24FPP
• English Language Proficiency Assessment Credit – see CAA website for details
• address for service – ie Physical Address as per CAA ACT
• Completed Flight Test Report
• Valid Written Examination Credits including KDR reports (knowledge deficit report)
• Consent to Disclosure which authorises the Director of Civil Aviation or delegate to access details of your knowledge and compliance with Transport Safety regulatory requirements
• Proof of Payment