Prime Person Assessment Interview

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Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

To get a Part 102 certificate, your nominated prime person will usually need to pass a formal interview with the CAA to prove they have the knowledge and capacity to run the operation safely.

Requirement as structured

CAA NZ requires nominated prime person candidates to undergo a formal interview to assess their competence, capability, and capacity to safely manage the operation.

Original regulatory text

To help establish that, the CAA assesses a nominated person’s capability and capacity to successfully carry out the role. This is usually done by conducting a formal interview with the candidate to establish their competence to perform the prime person role and to ensure the continuing safety of the operation.

Applies when

operation
Part 102