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 the rules section.
Approval of Drug and Alcohol Management Plans (DAMP) – Operational Policy [PDF 281 KB]
Exemptions – Operational Policy [PDF 302 KB]
Powers of Entry and Inspection – Operational Policy [PDF 285 KB]
Regulatory Safety and Security Strategy 2022-27 [PDF 3.3 MB]
Regulatory Safety and Security Strategy 2022-27 - At a glance [PDF 679 KB]
Regulatory enforcement policy [PDF 351 KB]
S15A investigation policy [PDF 108 KB]
Administrative Action – Operational Policy [PDF 275 KB]
Regulatory decisions - Operational policy
Monitoring – Operational Policy [PDF 264 KB]
Certification and Licensing – Operational Policy [PDF 381 KB]
Safety Regulatory Oversight of Commercial Operations Conducted Offshore [PDF 62 KB]
Fit and proper person assessment policy [PDF 299 KB]
Fit and Proper Person Assessment Handbook: Procedures and Guidance [PDF 593 KB]
Just Culture – what it means to the CAA
Safety Information Policy - The Collection and Use of Safety Information [PDF 42 KB]
