Reauthorisation and Recency Requirements for Flight Examiners

In plain language

To renew your flight examiner status, you must keep your drone license active, conduct at least 12 tests during your 2-year term (with at least 2 tests every six months), attend a refresher briefing, and pass another practical test.

Requirement as structured

CAAS requires Authorised Flight Examiners (AFE(UA)) seeking reauthorisation to hold an unrestricted UAPL, maintain recency by conducting at least 12 assessments overall (including two every six months), attend a refresher briefing, and pass a practical evaluation.

Original regulatory text

To qualify for reauthorisation, the AFE(UA) must meet the following requirements; (a) Holds a valid UAPL relevant to the scope of approval and without limitations; (b) Maintains recency with: (i) at least 12 practical assessments or proficiency checks during the validity of the existing authorisation; and (ii) at least 2 practical assessments or proficiency checks within each 6-month period during the validity of the existing authorisation; (c) Attend refresher briefing and pass practical evaluation