Improving pilot licensing rules
April 2025
Recognition of military qualifications
In progress
We will continue to work with Defence on pathways for recognition of military qualifications for pilots and Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAME).
Deliverables
- We will consider a recognition approach for Defence technical staff responsible for maintenance of communications, navigation and surveillance infrastructure
- We will review pilot and pilot instructor recognition
- We will consider recognition of Defence maintenance authorisations for LAME licensing
April 2025
Streamline flight examiner rating approvals
Not started
Current approaches to flight examiner rating approvals may not be flexible enough for the range of aviation operations. We aim to streamline efficiency by considering the size, complexity and compliance of operations.
Deliverables
- Undertake a scoping exercise to determine and define timeframes for a phased approach to delivery
October 2025
Rationalise pilot licensing exemptions for general aviation
Not started
We will undertake a scoping activity to rationalise current exemptions related to general aviation.
Deliverables
- A review of exemptions will be undertaken to further reduce regulatory burden while maintaining safety standards, especially for smaller or non-commercial operators.
October 2025
Aerial application review
Not started
Review fire-bombing requirements under the helicopter low-level rating, alongside broader enhancements to low-level and aerial application operations.
Deliverables
- Undertake a scoping activity to determine deliverable phases and to plan likely timeframes for a phased approach for delivery.
October 2025
Flight crew licencing review
Not started
Identify key GA elements of Part 61 for review against original policy intentions.
Deliverables
- We will undertake a scoping activity to determine deliverable phases and to plan likely timeframes for a phased approach to the review.