Fit and Proper Person Process -
Further Information

All applicants must provide official records of their Criminal and Transport Offence History from all countries that they have resided in for more than 6 consecutive months within the past 5 years. The form explains how to obtain these for New Zealand.
Identity and address-for-service is verified by supplying copies of documents (the form lists what can be used) that are verified by a referee (the form details requirements of the referee).
A shorter form, the Fit and Proper Person Declaration (CAA 24FPPDEC) may be used by applicants who have been determined Fit and Proper previously and:
who within the past 24 months have completed a Fit and Proper Person Questionnaire (CAA 24FPP - Rev 7 or later), since 1 Feb 2007, and
where the facts and information declared previously are unchanged.
The provision of false information or failure to disclose information relevant to the grant of holding of an aviation document constitutes an offence under Section 49 of the Civil Aviation Act 1990 and is subject, in the case of an individual, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to a fine not exceeding $10,000, and in the case of a body corporate to a maximum fine of $50,000.