Assessment of Prime Person Knowledge and Competency

In plain language

The CAA will interview and assess your nominated prime person to ensure they understand aviation concepts and operational risks, even if they do not have a pilot license or prior aviation experience.

Requirement as structured

CAA NZ states that a prime person does not need to be an unmanned aircraft pilot and does not require aviation experience, but does need a practical understanding of the relevant risks and of relevant aviation concepts, and that the prime person's knowledge is evaluated during the CAA's assessment process.

Original regulatory text

A prime person does not need to be an unmanned aircraft pilot, nor do they require aviation experience. BUT they do need a practical understanding of the relevant risks, and to understand relevant aviation concepts to be able to fulfil the role. The prime person’s knowledge will be evaluated during the CAA’s assessment process.

Applies when

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