Certifying Staff (Continuing Airworthiness of Aircraft)
- Regulators
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- Civil Aviation Authority
- Nations
- United Kingdom
- Sectors
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- Transport
Regulatory or professional bodies
Primary regulator
- Regulatory authority
- Civil Aviation Authority
- Address
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Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House
South Area
Gatwick Airport RH6 - Email address
- infoservices@caa.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.caa.co.uk
- Phone number
- +44 (0)1293 567711
Regulation
Regulation summary
Personnel responsible for the release of an aircraft or a component after maintenance:
Certifying staff : British Civil Airworthiness Requirements (BCAR) 66
Nominated Post holder : Part 145, 147, 21G, 21J, BCAR
Accountable Manager: Part 145, 147, 21G, 21J, BCAR
Regulation type
Reserved activities
N/A
Protected titles
Certifying Staff: Aircraft Engineer, Licenced Aircraft Engineer, Aircraft Maintenance Licence
Nominated Post Holder: Nominated Post holder, Form 4 Holder
Accountable Manager: AM, Accountable Manager
Qualifications and experience
New professionals
- Routes to qualification
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Nominated Post Holder:
Via Part 147 maintenance training organisation or direct examination by the UK CAA. Either via gaining Aircraft Maintenance Licence via Part 147 organisation or direct examination by the UK CAA or gaining a relevant Engineering Degree or 10 years industry experience prior to being nominated to the CAA to be approved as a post holder.
Accountable Manager:
General Understanding of applicable regulations and either CEO of Company or has delegated authority including financial control
Qualifications: BCAR or Part 66 Licence
Professionals from outside the UK
- Recognition for professionals outside the UK
- All - there are routes to recognition for professionals from all countries
- Summary of routes
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Either via gaining Aircraft Maintenance Licence via Part 147 organisation or direct examination by the UK CAA or gaining a relevent Engineering Degree or 10 years industry experience prior to being nominated to the CAA to be approved as a postholder.
- More about recognition for professionals outside the UK
- https://www.caa.co.uk/uk-regulations/aviation-safety/basic-regulation-the-implementing-rules-and-uk-caa-amc-gm-cs/initial-airworthiness/
Registration
- Registration requirements
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Direct application to the Civil Aviation Authority
Legislation
- Title of relevant act or charter
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British Civil Airworthiness Requirements
- Title of relevant act or charter
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N/A