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Certifying Staff (Continuing Airworthiness of Aircraft)

Regulators
  • Civil Aviation Authority
Nations
United Kingdom
Sectors
  • Transport

Regulatory or professional bodies

Primary regulator

Regulatory authority
Civil Aviation Authority
Address

Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House
South Area
Gatwick Airport RH6

Email address
infoservices@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

Licence

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

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

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.


Registration

Registration requirements

Direct application to the Civil Aviation Authority


Legislation

Title of relevant act or charter

British Civil Airworthiness Requirements

Title of relevant act or charter

N/A

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