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Becoming a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer GAP booklet

Becoming a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer [PDF 2.4 MB]

For anyone thinking of taking up a career that’s varied, highly skilled, and absolutely critical to aviation safety, this booklet gives the nuts and bolts of how to get started.
Revised March 2021

Being a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer - junior

Being a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer - junior [PDF 713 KB]

Following on the success of How to be a pilot – junior, the CAA’s safety promotion team has now produced Being a LAME – junior, introducing 8-13 year olds to an aviation maintenance career.
Published November 2019

 

How to be a pilot GAP booklet

How to be a pilot [PDF 1.9 MB]

Whether you want to be a weekend flier, or an airline captain, initially you’ll follow much the same process. This booklet explains what you need to know to start your journey to become a pilot.
Revised June 2022

How to be a pilot - junior GAP booklet

How to be a pilot - junior [PDF 2.6 MB]

The booklet introduces 8-12 year olds to what is involved in becoming a pilot; and to a possible career in aviation. This latest version now includes information about the Air Cadets and Youth Glide New Zealand.
Revised August 2023

 

How to be a safety manager booklet

How to be a safety manager [PDF 836 KB]

This booklet includes advice on the personal and professional qualities needed to be an effective safety manager overseeing a robust safety management system. It also includes brief guidance from current safety managers on the role.
Published February 2020

How to be an aircraft owner GAP booklet

How to be an aircraft owner [PDF 1.4 MB]

Owning their own aircraft is a dream for many pilots. But owning an aircraft carries many responsibilities and obligations. This booklet describes what those are, for each category of aircraft.
Revised September 2020