Workshop for Senior Persons, Air Operations

The CAA will be holding further training workshops for Senior Persons responsible for Air Operations in organisations with Part 119/135 certification. The workshops will also be of interest to Part 137 Chief Pilots, and Chief Flying Instructors in organisations that hold, or will hold, Part 141 Certificates.

The aim of the workshop is to equip Senior Persons, Chief Pilots, Flight Operations Managers, and Chief Flying Instructors with an awareness of the responsibilities of their positions, and to cover the knowledge and tools needed to be an effective Senior Person.

The two-day course will cover the Civil Aviation Act, Civil Aviation Rules, and how operator expositions apply to the Senior Person/Chief Pilot role.

The following practical day-to-day aspects of the job will also be covered:

  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Records and rosters
  • Crew and staff management
  • Training and checking responsibilities
  • Safety culture
  • Professionalism in the aviation environment

 Senior Persons Workshop

A registration fee of $100 will be charged to help cover costs. Lunch and morning and afternoon teas will be provided on both days. Travel and accommodation is the responsibility of those attending.

Palmerston North 18 and 19 August 2008
Bentleys Motor Inn
Cnr Linton and Chaytor Streets
Palmerston North
Registrations close 1 Aug 08. Places limited to 30 persons.

This course is now fully booked.

Hokitika 13 and 14 October 2008
Beachfront Hotel
111 Revell Street
Hokitika
Registrations close 22 Sep 08. Places limited to 35 persons.

If you would like to attend the Hokitika workshop, please register by 22 September 2008 using the form below.

Registration Form - Workshop for Senior Persons, Air Operations - Hokitika

Send by email, fax, or post, to:

Sue Holliday or Elizabeth Parlakchief
GA Group
Civil Aviation Authority
P O Box 31-441
Lower Hutt 5040

Email: hollidays@caa.govt.nz or parlakchiefe@caa.govt.nz
Fax: 0-4-560 9611