Part 102 Application Independent of Part 141 Qualifications

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Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

Even if you hold a qualification from a Part 141 drone training school, you must still submit a separate application to the CAA to obtain your official Part 102 certificate.

Requirement as structured

CAA NZ requires applicants to submit a separate application directly to the CAA for a Part 102 certificate, as qualifications from a Part 141 training organisation do not automatically constitute a Part 102 certificate.

Original regulatory text

Note: Any qualification you receive from a Part 141 training organisation is not a Part 102 certificate. You'll need to submit a separate application to the CAA for a Part 102 Unmanned Aircraft Operator Certificate.

Applies when

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Part 102