Course for Maintenance Controllers
The CAA has recognised that, generally speaking, many aircraft operators do not have sufficient understanding of the requirements for the maintenance of their aircraft.
To help overcome this, the CAA designed and held courses for those people in Part 119/135 aviation organisations who are designated as the Senior Person responsible for the control and direction of maintenance (the 'Maintenance Controller'). The course is also intended for others in aviation that have an interest in the planning and direction of maintenance.
The course is in two parts:
Part One is a pre-workshop self-paced learning module. The aim is to introduce you to, or refresh your knowledge of, the Rules that provide the foundation for aviation safety in New Zealand. You will require access to the CAA web site when working through the pre-workshop module.
Part Two is a two-day workshop. This is designed to be hands-on and practical. Both parts complement each other and will enable you to get the most out of the Maintenance Controllers' Course.
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), in conjunction with the Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation (ATTTO), have written 'Units of Learning' for the course, and these are now registered with the NZQA. All participants that are assessed as 'competent' in all the required Units, will be issued with a National Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Maintenance Controller).
Proposed Courses for 2010
We have tentatively scheduled the following dates and venues for Maintenance Controller Courses in 2010:
| Location | Dates |
| Tauranga Christchurch Queenstown Nelson Palmerston North Auckland |
14/15 Apr 2010 19/20 May 2010 16/17 Jun 2010 14/15 Jul 2010 27/28 Jul 2010 18/19 Aug 2010 |
These dates and places are at this stage pencilled in but if you wish to pre-book any particular course please send in the application form and we will contact you closer to the time of your nominated course. If you require any other information please contact Lynne Fursdon, 04 560 9621.
Courses in 2009
The course content has been upgraded to include recent changes to the maintenance and operational rules.
| Date | 22/23 Apr 09 - Course Full |
| Location | Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Blenheim Campus (classroom E1) 85 Budge Street Blenheim Phone: 03 578 0215 www.nmit.ac.nz |
Please register your interest by completing a registration form or contacting Sue Holliday below.
All applications must be accompanied by a registration fee. The registration fee is now $250 (for those that have not already paid). Each course will be limited to a maximum of 18 people (minimum of 12). Please advise us of a contact email address and phone number when registering so that we can contact you.
Proposed Courses in 2009
These courses are proposed for the dates and locations providing a minimum number of attendees express interest (some may be combined to met the minimum number required).
Note: Intending candidates must ensure they are registered for their chosen course venue at least 14 days prior to the course commencement date.
To register your interest, please contact the Senior Administrative Officer below.
| Date | 20/21 May 09 - Course Full |
| NEW Location | Christchurch Copthorne Commodore Hotel Christchurch Airport 449 Memorial Avenue Phone: 03-3588129 www.commodore.net.nz The Commodore has a courtesy shuttle to and from Christchurch Airport for candidates choosing to stay at the venue. |
| Date | 24/25 Jun 09 - Course Full |
| Location | Queenstown |
| Date | 19/20 Aug 09 - Course Full |
| Location | Taupo Copthorne Hotel 100 Lake Terrace Taupo Tel: 07 376 0116 Email: Copthorne.taupo@millenniumhotels.co.nz |
| Date | 23/24 Sep 09 - Course Full |
| Location | Auckland Jet Park Hotel 63 Westney Road Auckland International Airport Tel: 0200 538 466 Email: reservations@jetpark.co.nz |
| Date | 20/21 Oct 09 - Course
Full
| Location |
Wellington |
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Further Information
For further information, contact the Senior Administrative Officer:
Sue Holliday
Tel: 04 560 9616
Fax: 04 560 9611
Email: hollidays@caa.govt.nz
Registration Form

