Our Certification teams are consistently carrying heavy workloads and because of this, you can expect delays with your application(s). To help us process your application smoother, please plan ahead, get applications in early, ensure that your applications are on the current (not outdated) forms, and that they’re complete with all appropriate information.
All agricultural aircraft operators must hold a certificate under the:
The assessment process takes time. How long depends on the complexity of your operation and the accuracy of the information you provide. Make sure your application form and documents are complete because we’ll only start our assessment once they are.
It’s useful to contact us before submitting your application, so we can discuss your proposed operation and the application and assessment process. Early engagement also helps us to plan and schedule the assessment.
1. Use 24137-01ISSUE to apply
Email us your completed application for issue and documents to certification@caa.govt.nz
You have to submit your application at least 90 days before the proposed start date of your operation, but our assessment can take longer.
No payment is required at the time you apply. We’ll invoice you during and at the end of the assessment for CAA’s hours taken at the CAA standard hourly rate.
2. Documents required for your type of operation
You must also email us the documents below (if required for your type of operation) with your application for issue.
If your operation is a registered company, incorporated society, or limited partnership
Types of operation
Senior persons (fit and proper person (FPP) requirements) ⓘ
See the table below about which FPP form to use and the information required. Note: The government agency reports can take 8 weeks or more to get.
Also check your proposed senior persons meet the qualifications and experience requirements of Part 137 Appendix C.
FPP form to use | Information required |
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24FPP questionnaire must be completed by a senior person:
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24FPPDEC declaration is completed by a senior person if their last FPP questionnaire is dated less than 5 years ago and their FPP questionnaire information and required information hasn’t changed ⓘ |
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Operator safety management documentation
Read advisory circular AC100-1 Safety management.
Rule checklists
It's important to keep your rule checklists up-to-date to support your renewal and amendment applications.
3. Prepare for a site inspection
Make sure your documents are available and up-to-date and senior persons are available to be interviewed. Your senior persons must fully understand the functions and duties of their role and your organisation’s safety management documentation.
1. Use 24137-01RENEWAL to apply
Email us your completed application for renewal and documents to certification@caa.govt.nz
You have to submit your renewal application at least 60 days before the expiry date on your current certificate, but our assessment can take longer.
No payment is required at the time you apply. We’ll email you invoices during and at the end of the assessment for CAA’s hours taken at the CAA standard hourly rate.
2. Documents required for proposed amendments
You must also email us the documents below for proposed amendments (if required for your type of operation) with your application for renewal.
If your operation is a registered company, incorporated society, or limited partnership and the legal name has changed
Companies Office certificate of incorporation
Types of operation
Senior persons (fit and proper person (FPP) requirements) ⓘ
See the tables below about which FPP form to use and the information required. Note: The government agency reports can take 8 weeks or more to get.
Also check your proposed senior persons meet the qualifications and experience requirements of Part 137 Appendix C.
24FPP questionnaire must be completed by a senior person: |
Information required |
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24FPPDEC declaration is completed by a senior person if their last FPP questionnaire is dated less than 5 years ago and their FPP questionnaire information and required information hasn’t changed, AND either: ⓘ | Information required |
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N/A |
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Operator safety management documentation
Note:
Rule checklists
It’s important to keep your rule checklists up-to-date to support ongoing compliance and renewal applications.
3. Prepare for a site inspection
Make sure your documents are available and up-to-date, and that senior persons are available to be interviewed. Your senior persons must fully understand the functions and duties of their role and your organisation’s safety management documentation.
1. Use 24137-01AMENDMENT to apply
Email us your completed amendment application form and documents to certification@caa.govt.nz
You’ll need to do so well before the proposed amendment is to apply.
Use 24137-07 [DOCX 208 KB] Part 137 agricultural aircraft operator safety management documentation amendment summary sheet to assess if you need to complete the amendment form.
If your certificate is due to expire, consider including the amendment details in your renewal application, rather than using this form.
No payment is required at the time you apply. We’ll invoice you during and at the end of the assessment for CAA’s hours taken at the CAA standard hourly rate.
2. Documents required for proposed amendments
You must also email us the documents below for proposed amendments (if required for your type of operation) with your completed application for amendment.
If your operation is a registered company, incorporated society, or limited partnership and the legal name has changed
Companies Office certificate of incorporation
Types of operation
Your documented procedures (highlight or Track Change proposed amendments) for:
Wand spraying
Agricultural pilot training
Agricultural pilot competency checks
Senior persons (fit and proper person (FPP) requirements) ⓘ
See the tables below about which FPP form to use and the information required. Note: The government agency reports can take 8 weeks or more to get.
Also check your proposed senior persons meet the qualifications and experience requirements of Part 137 Appendix C.
24FPP questionnaire must be completed by a proposed senior person: | Information required |
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24FPPDEC declaration is completed by a proposed senior person if their last FPP questionnaire is dated less than 5 years ago, and the FPP questionnaire information and required information hasn’t changed, AND either: ⓘ | Information required |
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N/A |
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Operator safety management documentation
Note:
3. We may require a site inspection
Depending on your proposed amendments, we may require a site inspection.
Make sure your documents are available and up-to-date, and if there are proposed amendments to senior persons, make sure they are available to be interviewed. Your senior persons must fully understand the functions and duties of their role and your organisation’s safety management documentation.
If you have any questions about this topic, use our contact form, or email certification@caa.govt.nz