Application Instructions for

Check and Training Pilots within a

CAR 217 Training and Checking
Organisation

The following advice is provided to management personnel of CAR 217 organisations when
making application to CASA for approvals to conduct checking.
Please note that in this document and the attached application form, use of the word “nominee”
refers to the person being nominated for approval. The word “applicant” refers to the AOC holder
making application for the issue of an approval to the nominee.
All applications (initial issue or variation) must be submitted to CASA by the Chief Pilot or the
Head of Training and Checking of the applicant, using this form. Further information if required,
may be obtained from Section 19 of CASA’s Certificate Team Manager of the responsible CASA
office.
Completed applications should be forwarded to the Certificate Team Manager at the responsible
CASA office. The application may be forwarded as an electronic attachment or via other suitable
means.

1. Introduction
In this document the term “training and checking organisation” refers to organisations approved
under sub-regulation 217(3) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 (CAR), for the purpose of
ensuring that members of the operator’s operating crews maintain their competency. To achieve
this purpose in practice, the functional objectives of a CAR 217 training and checking
organisation will often include provision of the following; aircraft conversion training, line training,
initial and recurrent proficiency checks and also flight tests. The appointment of persons to
conduct these functions is subject to regulatory authorisation in the form of “approvals” and
“delegations”. “Approvals” are used to authorise “training” and “checking”.
Approvals to conduct training and checking are prescribed under various legislation. For
example, the legislation applicable to the approval of check pilots is CAO 82.0.
The majority of operators subject to CAR 217, operate their aircraft under the Instrument Flight
Rules (IFR) and therefore will require a facility to annually renew instrument ratings. Subject to
CASA approval, the flight tests for rating renewal may be included in the proficiency checking
program under CAR 217(2).
Training and checking personnel perform a role that is integral to aviation safety, and are
uniquely placed to monitor and positively influence the piloting skills, experience, knowledge,
behaviours and attitudes of all operational personnel. Therefore, CAR 217 personnel must be
highly experienced and must demonstrate integrity and professionalism. CASA stresses the
importance of the independence of CAR 217 personnel, even though their instrument of
delegation or approval is linked to their employer.
In considering whether a nominee is suitable approval, CASA will assess a range of issues. The
grant of delegations or approvals is not automatic upon application.
From time to time, whether in the light of experience, or revised organisational priorities or
objectives, CASA may review the need for delegates. CASA reserves the right to amend or
revoke any or all delegated powers. If CASA considers that an instrument should be revoked, it
will generally provide reasons in writing and give twenty eight days notice of intent. However, if a
safety risk is perceived, a shorter period of notice may be given.

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Application Instructions for Check and Training Pilots within a CAR 217
Training and Checking Organisation

SECTION 1: APPLICANT DETAILS

AOC holder name

ARN

Trading name of
organisation

Name of Chief Pilot

Name of Head of Training

and Checking

SECTION 2: DELEGATIONS OR APPROVALS SOUGHT

Please indicate by placing a  mark in the appropriate box/es.
Aircraft Simulator Aircraft or
Delegation or Approval Admin Simulator
Aeroplane Helicopter Aeroplane Helicopter Type

CAO 82.0 - Check Pilot - Flight Proficiency Checks:

• Line    

• Normal operations in an aircraft  

• Asymmetric operations in an aircraft  

• Normal and/or asymmetric ops in a simulator  

• Cyclic Training and Proficiency Program  

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SECTION 3: JUSTIFICATION FOR APPLICATION

(To be completed by Chief Pilot or Head of Training and Checking)
Please justify the need for the approval. The justification of need may include for example, new location, new aircraft type, expansion of
existing operations or specialist qualifications. You may attach additional pages if necessary:

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How many checks is the nominee expected to conduct per year?

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How many checks is the nominee expected to conduct per year?

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Is the approval requested for use with an operator of a regular public transport service?
 Yes  No

Does the nominee have the qualifications and experience for the requested approval, as specified in the company training and checking
manual?
 Yes  No

Name of Chief Pilot or

Head of Training and Checking:

Signature: ……………………………………………………………………………… Date / /

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Application Instructions for
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SECTION 4: NOMINEE DETAILS

Aviation Reference Number (ARN)

Family Name Given Names (full name) Date of Birth

/ /
Residential Address: Postal Address (if other than Residential Address):

State Post Code State Post Code

Business hours Landline Mobile

contact phone
numbers Fax Email Address

My preferred method to receive communication from CASA is:

 Mail  Email  Fax

Do you currently hold an approval as a check pilot?  Yes  No

If yes, what is the instrument number? Date of Issue / / Date of Expiry / /

Please respond to the following questions by indicating “Yes” or “No”.

Have you been involved in an aircraft accident or incident within the previous 5 years? If Yes, please provide details below.
 Yes  No

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Have you ever had any enforcement action taken against you by CASA? If Yes please provide details below.
 Yes  No

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Are you currently the subject of any CASA enforcement action? If Yes please provide details below.
 Yes  No

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SECTION 5: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OF NOMINEE

Please attach your curriculum vitae (including employment summary) to this application.

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Application Instructions for
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SECTION 6: QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF NOMINEE

Please indicate  in relation to current qualifications.

• Category of Flight Crew Licence?  CPL  ATP  C of V

• Class 1 Medical?  Yes  No

• Instructor Rating?  Yes  No

• Multi Engine Training Approval?  Yes  No

• Instrument Rating?  Yes  No

Please advise total experience (Hours) against the following criteria. Note: These times must be supported by log book evidence:

• Total Aeronautical Experience (All Types)

• Total PIC (Multi-Engine)

• Total PIC (Single Engine)

• Total PIC on type for which approvals are requested

• Total Instrument Flight Time

• Total Time Night

• Total Instructional Flight Time

• Total Simulator Instructional/Check Pilot Time

• Total or Estimate Multi Crew Time

Please provide details of any higher education qualifications, i.e. aviation, teaching, engineering or other associated degrees.

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SECTION 7: DECLARATION BY NOMINEE

I hereby declare that the particulars set out in this application are correct.
I have read CASA's policy on the collection and release of personal licensing information and I authorise CASA to release information
contained on this form in accordance with that policy. For information on CASA's Privacy Policy, please visit
http://www.casa.gov.au/tools/privacy/index.htm.
I am aware of, and accept the risk that information sent via email may be intercepted and read during transmission, not delivered or modified.

Please note that the provision of false and misleading information may result in prosecution, fines and cancellation of civil aviation
authorisations.

Name of Nominee

Signature: ………………………………………………...........................................… Date / /

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