UATO Record Retention Periods
Verified from official sources15.1Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026
In plain language
Training organizations must keep records of trainee training, instructor qualifications, and key personnel changes for at least five years after the training is completed or the person leaves.
Requirement as structured
CAAS requires Unmanned Aircraft Training Organisations (UATOs) to maintain trainee records, instructor/AFE qualifications, and key personnel changes for a minimum retention period of five years.
Original regulatory text
The UATO must maintain the following records for the specified retention period: Trainee training, evaluation, practical assessment and proficiency check [Retention: Five years after the training or assessment has been completed] Qualifications, training and evaluation of instructors and AFE(UA)s [Retention: Five years after instructor or AFE(UA) has relinquished his role in UATO] Changes to key personnel [Retention: Five years after the change]