The introduction of CASR Part 61 on 1 September 2014, resulted in a number of changes to the exam requirements for candidates holding a valid foreign pilots licence wishing to convert to an Australian licence. The new exam requirements are:
- PPL(A) and PPL(H) – there are no mandatory theory exam requirements.
- CPL(A) – Candidates desiring an Australian CPL(A) holding a valid foreign CPL(A) or ATPL(A) licence are required to pass both CHUF and COSA subject-parts within one 'window'.
- CPL(H) – Candidates desiring an Australian CPL(H) holding a valid foreign CPL(H) or ATPL(H) licence are required to pass both CHUF and COSH subject-parts within one 'window'.
- ATPL(A) – Candidates desiring an Australian ATPL(A) holding a valid foreign ATPL(A) licence are required to pass AHUF, AOSA and IREX1 subject-parts within one 'window'.
- ATPL(H) – Candidates desiring an Australian ATPL(H) holding a valid foreign ATPL(H) licence are required to pass both AHUF and AOSH subject-parts within one 'window'.
1 A candidate for an Australian ATPL(A) who has previously passed CASA's IREX exam is not required to re-sit this subject.
Where an Australian instrument rating is desired, candidates must also pass the instrument rating examination (IREX). This is an option for all Australian licences [PPL, CPL or ATPL(H)] and may be added at any time, except for an ATPL(A) where it is a mandatory requirement prior to issue.