Aircraft and Personnel are Checked Regularly
Individual licence holders, such as pilots, aircraft engineers, and air traffic controllers are also checked regularly.
Pilots must regularly demonstrate their flying skills and knowledge of the Civil Aviation Rules to a CAA-approved flight examiner. They must also demonstrate that they meet the required medical standard through regular assessment by medical practitioners and specialists.
Aircraft undergo regular airworthiness checks, and those used in commercial aviation operations are subject to additional tailored maintenance requirements.
All aircraft may be repaired only under the authority of a licensed aircraft engineer, and only authorised parts may be used.
Any aircraft that is new to New Zealand, or manufactured here, must undergo strict safety assessments before it may be flown.
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- Civil Aviation in New Zealand
- A Controlled Civil Aviation System
- The CAA is a Crown Entity
- Shared Responsibility for Safety
- Internationally Recognised
- Rules Prescribe Minimum Safety Standards
- Entry via Aviation Documents
- 100% Compliance With the Rules
- Risk to Safety Assessed
- Aircraft and Personnel are Checked Regularly
- Learning from Accidents and Incidents
- Exit from the System
- Analysing Safety Trends
- Support, Safety Education and Advice
- Robust, Responsive Civil Aviation System