UATO Head of Training and Quality Manager Qualifications
Verified from official sources10.5 & 10.7Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026
In plain language
The Head of Training must be a licensed drone pilot and instructor at the school. The Quality Manager must either have two years of quality assurance experience or have completed a quality assurance course approved by CAAS.
Requirement as structured
CAAS requires the Head of Training to hold a valid UAPL and serve as an instructor, while the Quality Manager must have at least two years of quality assurance experience or have completed an approved quality assurance course.
Original regulatory text
The HT must have direct access to the AM and meet the following requirements: (a) Hold a valid UAPL relevant to the scope of approval; and (b) Is an instructor within the UATO. 10.7 The QM must have direct access to the AM and meet the following requirements: (a) At least 2 years’ relevant experience in quality assurance; or (b) Attended a quality assurance course acceptable to CAAS.