An IA certificate allows an engineer to perform and certify reviews of airworthiness (RA), or the conformity of major modifications and repairs.
If you’ve never held an IA certificate before and you’re interested gaining one, attend the ‘initial’ course.
Certificate of Inspection Authorisation (IA) initial course - information [PDF 175 KB]
24066/11 Application for Inspection Authorisation (IA) initial or refresher course [PDF 249 KB]
For those registered to attend our courses and workshops:
Email PFT.Admin@caa.govt.nz if you have any questions about the IA certificate initial course.