CAA Operational Policies
The documents below form the key policies that drive decision making in the CAA. They are provided to help you understand how we go about making decisions and the basis for them. For policy, rules, and guidance material related to the safety and security of New Zealand and international aviation, see Policy and Rules.
- Regulatory Operating Model (PDF) - Rev 2, Feb 2014
- Use of Regulatory Tools (PDF) - Rev 3, Feb 2014
- Regulatory Enforcement Policy (PDF 66 KB) - May 2017
- S15A Investigation Policy - Oct 2016 (PDF 621 KB)
- CAA Surveillance Policy (PDF 407 KB) - Nov 2012
- Certification Policy - Organisations (PDF) - Jun 2013
- Safety Regulatory Oversight of Commercial Operations Conducted Offshore (PDF) - Jul 2012
- Fit and Proper Person Assessment Handbook: Procedures and Guidance (PDF) - Jul 2015
For more information, see Fit and Proper Person Process
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