Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS) (as amended)
made under regulations 11.068 and 61.035 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 and section 4 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
This compilation was prepared on 18 May 2021 taking into account amendments up to Part 61 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2021 (No. 2). It is a compilation of the Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS) as amended and in force on 18 May 2021.
Prepared by the Advisory & Drafting Branch, Legal, International & Regulatory Affairs Division, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Canberra.
Compilation No. 5.
Part 61 Manual of Standards Instrument 2014
1 Name of instrument
1.1 This instrument is the Part 61 Manual of Standards for Part 61 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR 1998).
1.2 This instrument is called the Part 61 Manual of Standards Instrument 2014.
1.3 In this instrument, unless the contrary intention appears, a reference to “this MOS” or “the MOS” means the Part 61 Manual of Standards Instrument 2014.
3 Scope
Under regulation 61.035 of CASR 1998, and for Part 61 of CASR 1998, this MOS sets out matters relating to:
(a) flight crew licences, ratings and endorsements; and
(b) the use of an ACAS; and
(c) aeronautical radio operations; and
(d) aeroplane taxiing; and
(e) conditions on flight examiner ratings.
4 Condition on flight examiner ratings
For paragraph 98 (5A) (1) (a) and subsection 98 (5D) of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, and regulation 11.068 of CASR 1998, it is a condition on the following:
(a) a flight examiner rating;
(b) an approval under regulation 61.040 to conduct a flight test or a proficiency check;
issued before or after this MOS, that when conducting a flight test or a proficiency check the holder of the rating, or of the approval, must comply with the requirements of, and take into account the recommendations in, the Flight Examiner Handbook as in force and published on the CASA website at the time of the flight test or proficiency check.
5 Definitions
5.1 In this MOS, unless the contrary intention appears:
cell, for a column of a table in a Schedule of this instrument, means each individual, undivided unit into which the column is subdivided.
in accordance with published procedures, for carrying out an activity in relation to an aircraft, means carrying out the activity in accordance with the applicable requirements (if any) set out in each of the following:
(a) the aircraft flight manual;
(b) the aircraft operator’s operations manual;
(c) the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP);
(d) another operational document applicable to the activity that is approved in writing by CASA or the operator.
5.2 In this MOS, unless the contrary intention appears, an abbreviation has the meaning given to it by the Dictionary of abbreviations in Schedule 1A.
5.3 Unless the contrary intention appears, if an abbreviation used in this MOS is not given a meaning under Schedule 1A, the abbreviation has the meaning that is given to it by the prevalent usage, custom and practice of the aviation industry.
5.4 To avoid doubt, in this MOS neither a unit code nor an examination code is an abbreviation within the meaning of subsection 5.2 or 5.3.
5.5 Unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in this instrument to a numbered provision that commences with the number 61 is a reference to the provision of that number in Part 61 of CASR 1998.
5.6 Unless the contrary intention appears, if a Schedule to this MOS contains matter that is expressly described as being for guidance only, then, despite the matter being in the Schedule, the matter is not part of the Schedule.
Note Subsection 5.6 is intended to allow the Tables of Contents for Schedules to retain their status as guidance material only which may be varied editorially, including for any subsequent compilations.
6 Recreational pilot licences — general English language proficiency standard
6.1 The general English language proficiency standard is as set out in Section 1 of Schedule 2.
Note See the Table of Contents at the front of Schedule 2 to find the general English language proficiency standards.
6.2 The assessment mentioned in subclause 5.1.1 of Section 1 of Schedule 2, and the requirement specified in subclause 5.1.2, are each part of the standard.
6.3 The general English language proficiency tests are as set out in paragraph 5.1.2 (f) of Section 1 of Schedule 2.
6.4 For subsection 6.3, achieving the minimum grade specified for each test is part of each test.
7 Aviation English language proficiency standards and maintenance of English language proficiency
7.1 The aviation English language proficiency standard is as set out in Section 1 of Schedule 2.
Note See the Table of Contents at the front of Schedule 2 to find the aviation English language proficiency standards.
7.2 The ICAO level 4, level 5 and level 6 aviation English language proficiency standards (rating scales) are as set out in Section 2 of Schedule 8.
Note See the Table of Contents at the front of Schedule 8 to find the ICAO level 4, level 5 and level 6 aviation English language proficiency standards (rating scales).
8 Units of competency for flight training, use of ACAS, aeronautical radio operations, and taxiing
8.1 The units of competency for each of the following matters are as set out in the Appendix of a Section in Schedule 1 that is for the particular matter:
(a) a flight crew licence with an aircraft category rating, a flight crew rating on a licence, or an endorsement on a rating;
(b) a design feature endorsement or a flight activity endorsement;
(c) use of an ACAS;
(d) an aeronautical radio operator certificate;
(e) a certificate of competency for taxiing aeroplanes of a particular class or type rating.
Note See the Table of Contents at the front of Schedule 1 to find the reference to any particular matter listed in paragraphs (a) to (e) above.
8.2 For an Appendix mentioned in subsection 8.1, each unit of competency mentioned in a cell in column 2 of the practical flight standards table in the Appendix (the unit of competency) has the unit code mentioned in the corresponding cell in column 1 (the unit code).
8.3 For subsection 8.2, the requirements of the unit of competency are set out in the document whose unit code is mentioned in the cell in column 1 that corresponds to the unit of competency.
8.4 For subsection 8.3, the unit coded document containing the requirements of the unit of competency is the document in Schedule 2 which has the same unit code.
Note See the Table of Contents at the front of Schedule 2 for an alphabetical list of unit codes.
8.5 The competency required of a person by each unit of competency mentioned in Schedule 2 (the unit) is the ability to do the following:
(a) perform each of the elements mentioned in clause 2 of the unit:
(i) according to the performance criteria mentioned for the element; and
(ii) within the range of variables mentioned in clause 3 for the unit; and
(iii) for practical flight — within the flight tolerances mentioned in the table in Section 1 of Schedule 8 that is for the category of aircraft (where applicable) and for the licence or rating; and
(b) demonstrate the underpinning knowledge for each unit, as mentioned in clause 4 of the unit.
Note A unit of competency in Schedule 2 usually comprises: (1) the unit description, (2) its elements and performance criteria, (3) the range of variables across which these criteria are to be applied, and (4) the minimum underpinning knowledge for (2) and (3).
9 Other approved courses
RESERVED (CASR 61.040 and 61.210)
10 Aeronautical knowledge standards
10.1 The aeronautical knowledge standards for a flight crew licence with an aircraft category rating, a flight crew rating on a licence or an endorsement on a rating are as set out in the Appendix of a Section in Schedule 1 that is for the licence, rating or endorsement.
Note See the Table of Contents at the front of Schedule 1 to find any particular licence, rating or endorsement.
10.2 For an Appendix mentioned in subsection 10.1, each unit of knowledge mentioned in a cell in column 2 of an aeronautical knowledge standards table in the Appendix (the unit of knowledge) has the unit code mentioned in the corresponding cell in column 1 (the unit code).
10.3 For subsection 10.2, the requirements of the unit of knowledge are set out in the document whose unit code is mentioned in the cell in column 1 that corresponds to the unit of knowledge.
10.4 For subsection 10.3, the unit coded document containing the requirements of a unit of knowledge is the document in Schedule 3 which has the same unit code.
10.5 The standard of knowledge required of a person by each unit of knowledge mentioned in Schedule 3 is the ability to demonstrate, to the appropriate level, knowledge of the elements, topics and specific content described in each clause of the unit.
10.6 For subsection 10.5:
(a) an element, generally identifying a knowledge area within the unit of knowledge, is indicated in bold, underlined print, and numbered as a clause; and
(b) a topic (if any), further defining a knowledge area within an element, is indicated in bold print and numbered as a subclause; and
(c) specific content, describing in detail the relevant content of the topic (if any), or the element, is indicated in plain print and numbered as subclauses, paragraphs, subparagraphs and sub-subparagraphs as the case may be.
11 Aeronautical knowledge examinations, pass standards and time
11.1 The aeronautical knowledge examinations for a flight crew licence with an aircraft category rating, a flight crew rating on a licence, or an endorsement on a rating are as set out in the table in the Section of Schedule 4 that is for the licence, rating or endorsement (the table).
11.2 For subsection 11.1, the examination for each examination subject mentioned in a cell in column 2 of the table (the subject) has the examination code, the pass standard and the time limit mentioned in the cell in column 1, column 3 and column 4 (respectively) of the table that corresponds to the subject.
Note The examination codes mentioned in the cells in column 1 of the table are for examination administration purposes only.
12 Flight tests — competency standards
12.1 In this section, references to a “flight examiner” are taken to include the following when conducting a flight test:
(a) CASA;
(b) the holder of an approval under regulation 61.040 to conduct the flight test.
12.2 The competency standards for a flight test for a flight crew licence with an aircraft category rating, a flight crew rating on a licence, or an endorsement on a rating are as set out in the Appendix in Schedule 5 that is for the licence, rating or endorsement flight test.
Note See the Table of Contents at the front of Schedule 5 to find the reference to any particular flight test.
12.3 For subsection 12.2, the competency standards for a flight test mentioned in an Appendix in Schedule 5 comprise the following:
(a) the flight test requirements mentioned in the Appendix for the test;
(b) the knowledge requirements mentioned in the Appendix for the test;
(c) the activities and manoeuvres mentioned in the Appendix for the test, but:
(i) subject to the operational scope and conditions mentioned in the Appendix for the test; and
(ii) within the flight tolerances mentioned in the table in Section 1 of Schedule 8 that is for the category of aircraft (where applicable) and for the licence, rating or endorsement.
Note For subparagraph (c) (ii), the aircraft category is identified in the title of the relevant table in Schedule 8, and the licence, rating or endorsement is identified in the “Applicability” clause of the relevant table.
12.4 For paragraph 12.3 (c), when conducting a flight test, the flight examiner must determine if an applicant has demonstrated the required competency in the activities and manoeuvres mentioned in the relevant Appendix for the test.
12.5 For subsection 12.4, for each of the activities and manoeuvres, the required competency must be demonstrated by reference to the flight examiner’s representative sample of competency standards for the relevant activity or manoeuvre.
12.6 For subsection 12.5, the representative sample of competency standards must be chosen from the units of competency in Schedule 2 that are relevant to the activity or manoeuvre.
12.7 For subsection 12.6, the relevant units of competency in Schedule 2 from which the representative sample of competency standards must be drawn, are identified in the Note accompanying the description of each activity or manoeuvre.
Note 1 The respective Notes refer to the unit codes of the relevant units of competency in Schedule 2. See the Table of Contents at the front of Schedule 2 for an alphabetical list of unit codes.
Note 2 For flight training, the applicant must have met the competency standard in each relevant unit of competency in Schedule 2, in accordance with subsection 8.5 of this MOS. For a flight test, the applicant must demonstrate, in the range of activities and manoeuvres mentioned in Schedule 5, competency against the flight examiner’s representative sample of the competency standards in these units of competency. For a flight test, the competency required of a person by a unit of competency does not require specific testing of the underpinning knowledge in Schedule 2.
13 Proficiency checks — competency standards
13.1 In this section, references to a “flight examiner” are taken to include the following when conducting a proficiency check:
(a) CASA;
(b) the holder of an approval under regulation 61.040 to conduct the proficiency check.
13.2 The competency standards for a proficiency check for a flight crew rating on a licence, or an endorsement on a rating are as set out in the Appendix in Schedule 6 that is for the rating proficiency check.
Note See the Table of Contents at the front of Schedule 6 to find the reference to any particular proficiency check.
13.3 For subsection 13.2, the competency standards for a proficiency check mentioned in an Appendix in Schedule 6 comprise the following:
(a) the proficiency check requirements mentioned in the Appendix for the check;
(b) the knowledge requirements mentioned in the Appendix for the check;
(c) the activities and manoeuvres mentioned in the Appendix for the check, but:
(i) subject to the operational scope and conditions mentioned in the Appendix for the check; and
(ii) within the flight tolerances mentioned in the table in Section 1 of Schedule 8 that is for the category of aircraft (where applicable) and for the flight crew rating.
Note For subparagraph (c) (ii), the aircraft category is identified in the title of the relevant table in Schedule 8, and the rating is identified in the “Applicability” clause of the relevant table.
13.4 For paragraph 13.3 (c), when conducting a proficiency check, the flight examiner must determine if an applicant has demonstrated the required competency in the activities and manoeuvres mentioned in the relevant Appendix for the check.
13.5 For subsection 13.4, for each of the activities and manoeuvres, the required competency must be demonstrated by reference to the flight examiner’s representative sample of competency standards for the relevant activity or manoeuvre.
13.6 For subsection 13.5, the representative sample of competency standards must be chosen from the units of competency in Schedule 2 that are relevant to the activity or manoeuvre.
13.7 For subsection 13.6, the relevant units of competency in Schedule 2 from which the representative sample of competency standards must be drawn are identified in the Note accompanying the description of each activity or manoeuvre.
Note For a proficiency check, the applicant must demonstrate, in the range of activities and manoeuvres mentioned in Schedule 6, competency against the flight examiner’s representative sample of the competency standards in these units of competency. For a proficiency check, the competency required of a person by a unit of competency does not require specific checking of the underpinning knowledge in Schedule 2.
14 Flight reviews — competency standards
14.1 The competency standards for a flight review for a flight crew rating on a licence are as set out in the Appendix in Schedule 7 that is for the rating flight review.
Note See the Table of Contents at the front of Schedule 7 to find the reference to any particular flight review.
14.2 For subsection 14.1, the competency standards for a flight review mentioned in an Appendix in Schedule 7 comprise the following:
(a) the flight review requirements mentioned in the Appendix for the flight review;
(b) the knowledge requirements mentioned in the Appendix for the flight review;
(c) the practical flight standards mentioned in the Appendix for the flight review, but within the flight tolerances mentioned in the table in Section 1 of Schedule 8 that is for the category of aircraft (where applicable) and for the rating.
Note For paragraph (c), the aircraft category is identified in the title of the relevant table in Schedule 8, and the rating is identified in the “Applicability” clause of the relevant table.
14.3 For an Appendix mentioned in subsection 14.1, each unit of competency mentioned in a cell in column 2 of the practical flight standards table in the Appendix (the unit of competency) has the unit code mentioned in the corresponding cell in column 1 (the unit code), subject to the modification (if any) specified in column 3.
14.4 For subsection 14.3, the requirements of the unit of competency are set out in the document whose unit code is mentioned in the cell in column 1 that corresponds to the unit of competency.
14.5 For subsection 14.4, the unit coded document containing the requirements of the unit of competency is the document in Schedule 2 which has the same unit code.
Note See the Table of Contents at the front of Schedule 2 for an alphabetical list of unit codes.
14.6 For a flight review, the competency required of a person by each relevant unit of competency mentioned in Schedule 2 (the unit) is the ability to perform each of the elements mentioned in clause 2 of the unit, according to the performance criteria mentioned for the element, within the range of variables mentioned in clause 3 for the unit, but subject to the modifications (if any) specified in column 3 of the practical flight standards table in Schedule 7.
Note For a flight review, the competency required of a person by a unit of competency does not require specific testing of the underpinning knowledge in Schedule 2.
15 CPL(H) training — applicants under paragraph 61.615 (1B) (b) who have not completed integrated training
For paragraph 61.615 (1B) (b), an applicant for the commercial pilot licence (helicopter) (CPL(H)), who has not completed an integrated training course, must complete training in accordance with the requirements specified in Schedule 9.
A1 22, 25, 30, 38, 39
A2 22, 25, 30, 38, 39
A3 22, 25, 30, 38, 39
A4 22, 25, 30, 38, 39
A5 22, 25, 30, 38, 39
A6 22, 25, 30, 38
AA1 54
AA2 54
AA3 54
AA4 55
AA5 55
AA6 55, 56
AAGA 34, 36, 54
AAGC 34, 36
AAGH 37, 54
AAGR 54
ACAS 20
AEL 20, 70
AFPA 35, 36
AFPC 35, 36, 37
AFPH 37
AFRA 34, 36
AFRC 34, 36, 37
AFRH 37
AHFC 20, 34, 36, 37, 70
AME 39, 41
AMTA 35
AMTC 35, 36, 37
ANVA 34
ANVC 34, 36, 37
APLA 35, 36
APLC 35, 36, 37
APLH 37
BAKC 22, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34
C1 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 35
C2 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 35, 38, 39, 70
C3 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 70
C4 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 38
C5 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 35
CADA 29, 34
CADC 29, 30, 32, 34
CADH 31, 32
CAKA 29, 34, 70
CAKC 29, 30, 32, 34
CAKH 31, 32
CAS 20
CFRA 29, 34
CFRC 29, 30, 32, 34
CFRH 31, 32
CHFC 29, 31, 32, 34
CIR 35, 36, 43, 44
CMTC 29, 31, 32, 34, 70
CNVC 29, 31, 32, 34
COPA 29, 34
COPC 29, 31, 32, 34
COPH 31, 32
CRT 42
CTA 23, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33
CTR 23
DFE1 39
DFE2 39
DFE3 39
DFE4 39
DFE5 40
DFE6 40
DFE7 40
DFE8 40
DFE9 40
FAE-2 57, 58
FAE-3 57
FAE-4 57
FAE-5 57
FAE-6 58
FAE-7 58
FAE-8 57, 58
FAE-9 58
FAGC 70
FER 66, 67, 68, 73, 74
FERC 66, 73
FFRC 70
FIR1 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 72, 73
FIR2 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 72, 73
FIR3 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 72, 73
FIR7 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64
FIR9 60, 61
FIRC 59, 72
FTM 71
G1 76
G2 76
G3 76
G4 76
G5 76
G6 76
G7 76
GEL 20
GNSS 43, 45
GSE 38
H1 23, 26, 28, 31, 33, 38
H2 23, 26, 28, 31, 33, 38
H3 23, 26, 28, 31, 33, 38
H4 23, 26, 28, 31, 33, 38
H5 23, 27, 28, 31, 33, 38
H6 23, 27, 28, 31, 33, 38
H7 23, 27, 28, 31, 33, 38
HME 37
HSE 37
IAP2 35, 36, 43, 44, 47
IAP3 35, 36, 44, 47, 48
IFF 22, 25, 27, 30, 31, 35, 36, 37, 39, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50
IFL 30, 31, 35, 36, 37, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50
IREX 35, 36, 43
LL-A 52, 54
LL-G 52
LL-H 52, 53, 54, 55
LLLR 52
LLM 53
LL-M 52
LL-SO 53
LL-WR 53
MCO 20, 35, 36, 37
NAV 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, 33, 35, 37
NTS1 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 76
NTS2 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 76
NVI 51
NVIS 51
NVR1 43, 44, 48, 49, 50
NVR2 43, 44, 48, 49, 50, 55, 56
NVR3 43, 44, 48, 49
OCA 30, 31, 33
OGA 24, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33
ONTA 24, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33
PAC 36, 37
PAKA 25, 29, 34
PAKC 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34
PAKH 26, 27, 30, 32
PFRA 25, 29, 34
PFRC 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34
PFRH 26, 27, 30, 32
PHFC 22, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34
PIF 45, 46, 47, 48
PIFR 45
PMTC 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34
PNVC 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34
POPA 25, 29, 34
POPC 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34
POPH 26, 27, 30, 32
PPF 36, 37
PPF-G 76
RARO 20, 23, 70
RBKA 22, 25, 29, 34
RBKH 22, 26, 27, 30, 32
RFRC 22, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34
RMTC 22, 25, 29, 34
RNE 25, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37
SIR 59, 72, 73, 74
TR-MEA 35, 36, 41
TR-MEH 41
TR-SEA 40
TR-SEH 41
TYPA 40, 41
TYPH 41
Section B General
Language proficiency
Standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| GEL | General English language proficiency |
Standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| AEL | Aviation English language proficiency |
Multi-crew cooperation
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| AHFC | ATPL Human factors |
See relevant underpinning knowledge in the Unit of competency
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| MCO | Manage flight during multi-crew operations |
Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS)
Aeronautical knowledge standards – reserved
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| CAS | Operate Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS) |
Aeronautical radio operator (CASR Part 64)
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| RARO | Aeronautical radio operation |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| C3 | Operate aeronautical radio |
Section G Recreational pilot licence (RPL)
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| BAKC | Basic aeronautical knowledge |
| RFRC | RPL Flight rules and air law |
| RMTC | RPL Meteorology |
| PHFC | PPL Human factors |
| RBKA | Basic aeronautical knowledge – aeroplane |
Practical flight standards – aeroplane category rating
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| C1 | Communicating in the aviation environment |
| C2 | Perform pre- and post-flight actions and procedures |
| C4 | Manage fuel |
| C5 | Manage passengers and cargo |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| A1 | Control aeroplane on the ground |
| A2 | Take-off aeroplane |
| A3 | Control aeroplane in normal flight |
| A4 | Land an aeroplane |
| A5 | Aeroplane advanced manoeuvres |
| A6 | Manage abnormal situations – single-engine aeroplanes |
| IFF | Instrument flight full panel |
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| BAKC | Basic aeronautical knowledge |
| RFRC | RPL Flight rules and air law |
| PHFC | PPL Human factors |
| RBKH | Basic aeronautical knowledge – helicopter |
Practical flight standards – helicopter category
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| C1 | Communicating in the aviation environment |
| C2 | Perform pre- and post-flight actions and procedures |
| C4 | Manage fuel |
| C5 | Manage passengers and cargo |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| H1 | Control helicopter on the ground – stationary |
| H2 | Control helicopter in lift-off, hover and landing |
| H3 | Taxi helicopter |
| H4 | Take-off helicopter and approach to hover |
| H5 | Control helicopter in normal flight |
| H6 | Control helicopter during advanced manoeuvres |
| H7 | Manage abnormal situations and emergencies – helicopter |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| CTR | Operate at a controlled aerodrome |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| CTA | Operate in controlled airspace |
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| RARO | Aeronautical radio operation |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| C1 | Communicating in the aviation environment |
| C3 | Operate aeronautical radio |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| C1 | Communicating in the aviation environment |
| NAV | Navigate aircraft |
| ONTA | Operate at non-towered aerodrome |
| OGA | Operate in Class G airspace |
Section H Private pilot licence (PPL)
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| BAKC | Basic aeronautical knowledge |
| RFRC | RPL Flight rules and air law |
| RMTC | RPL Meteorology |
| PHFC | PPL Human factors |
| RBKA | Basic aeronautical knowledge – aeroplane |
| PAKC | PPL Aeronautical knowledge |
| PFRC | PPL Flight rules and air law |
| PHFC | PPL Human factors |
| PNVC | PPL Navigation |
| PMTC | PPL Meteorology |
| POPC | PPL Ops, performance and planning |
| PAKA | PPL Aeronautical knowledge – aeroplane |
| PFRA | PPL Flight rules and air law – aeroplane |
| POPA | PPL Ops, performance and planning – aeroplane |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| C1 | Communicating in the aviation environment |
| C2 | Perform pre- and post-flight actions and procedures |
| C3 | Operate aeronautical radio |
| C4 | Manage fuel |
| C5 | Manage passengers and cargo |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| NAV | Navigate aircraft |
| A1 | Control aeroplane on the ground |
| A2 | Take off |
| A3 | Control aeroplane in normal flight |
| A4 | Land an aeroplane |
| A5 | Aeroplane advanced manoeuvres |
| A6 | Manage abnormal situations – single-engine aeroplanes |
| IFF | Instrument flight full panel |
| RNE | Radio navigation – en route |
| ONTA | Operate at non-towered aerodrome |
| OGA | Operate in Class G airspace |
| CTR | Operate at a controlled aerodrome |
| CTA | Operate in controlled airspace |
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge | |
| BAKC | Basic aeronautical knowledge |
| RFRC | RPL Flight rules and air law |
| PHFC | PPL Human factors |
| RBKH | Basic aeronautical knowledge – helicopter |
| PAKC | PPL Aeronautical knowledge | |
| PFRC | PPL Flight rules and air law | |
| PHFC | PPL Human factors | |
| PNVC | PPL Navigation | |
| PMTC | PPL Meteorology | |
| POPC | PPL Ops performance and planning | |
| PAKH | PPL Aeronautical knowledge – helicopter | |
| PFRH | PPL Flight rules and air law – helicopter | |
| POPH | PPL Ops, performance and planning – helicopter | |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| C1 | Communicating in aviation environment |
| C2 | Perform pre- and post-flight actions and procedures |
| C3 | Operate aeronautical radio |
| C4 | Manage fuel |
| C5 | Manage passengers and cargo |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| NAV | Navigate aircraft |
| H1 | Control helicopter on the ground – stationary |
| H2 | Control helicopter in lift-off, hover and landing |
| H3 | Taxi helicopter |
| H4 | Take-off helicopter and approach to hover |
| H5 | Control helicopter in normal flight |
| H6 | Control helicopter during advanced manoeuvres |
| H7 | Manage abnormal situations and emergencies – helicopter |
| IFF | Instrument flight full panel |
| RNE | Radio navigation – en route |
| ONTA | Operate at non-towered aerodrome |
| OGA | Operate in Class G airspace |
| CTR | Operate at a controlled aerodrome |
| CTA | Operate in controlled airspace |
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge | |
| BAKC | Basic aeronautical knowledge |
| RFRC | RPL Flight rules and air law |
| PHFC | PPL Human factors |
| RBKH | Basic aeronautical knowledge – helicopter |
| PAKC | PPL Aeronautical knowledge | |
| PFRC | PPL Flight rules and air law | |
| PHFC | PPL Human factors | |
| PNVC | PPL Navigation | |
| PMTC | PPL Meteorology | |
| POPC | PPL Ops performance and planning | |
| PAKH | PPL Aeronautical knowledge – helicopter | |
| PFRH | PPL Flight rules and air law – helicopter | |
| POPH | PPL Ops, performance and planning – helicopter | |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| C1 | Communicating in aviation environment |
| C2 | Perform pre- and post-flight actions and procedures |
| C3 | Operate aeronautical radio |
| C4 | Manage fuel |
| C5 | Manage passengers and cargo |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| NAV | Navigate aircraft |
| H1 | Control helicopter on the ground – stationary |
| H2 | Control helicopter in lift-off, hover and landing |
| H3 | Taxi helicopter |
| H4 | Take-off helicopter and approach to hover |
| H5 | Control helicopter in normal flight |
| H6 | Control helicopter during advanced manoeuvres |
| H7 | Manage abnormal situations and emergencies – helicopter |
| RNE | Radio navigation – en route |
| ONTA | Operate at non-towered aerodrome |
| OGA | Operate in Class G airspace |
| CTR | Operate at a controlled aerodrome |
| CTA | Operate in controlled airspace |
Section I Commercial pilot licence (CPL)
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge | |
| BAKC | Basic aeronautical knowledge |
| RFRC | RPL Flight rules and air law |
| RMTC | RPL Meteorology |
| PHFC | PPL Human factors |
| RBKA | Basic aeronautical knowledge – aeroplane |
| PAKC | PPL Aeronautical knowledge |
| PFRC | PPL Flight rules and air law |
| PHFC | PPL Human factors |
| PNVC | PPL Navigation |
| PMTC | PPL Meteorology |
| POPC | PPL Ops, performance and planning |
| PAKA | PPL Aeronautical knowledge – aeroplane |
| PFRA | PPL Flight rules and air law – aeroplane |
| POPA | PPL Ops, performance and planning – aeroplane |
| CAKC | CPL Aeronautical knowledge | |
| CADC | CPL Aerodynamics | |
| CFRC | CPL Flight rules and air law | |
| CHFC | CPL Human factors | |
| CNVC | CPL Navigation | |
| CMTC | CPL Meteorology | |
| COPC | CPL Ops, performance and planning | |
| CAKA | CPL Aeronautical knowledge – aeroplane | |
| CADA | CPL Aerodynamics – aeroplane | |
| CFRA | CPL Flight rules and air law – aeroplane | |
| COPA | CPL Ops, performance and planning – aeroplane | |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| C1 | Communicating in the aviation environment |
| C2 | Perform pre- and post-flight actions and procedures |
| C3 | Operate aeronautical radio |
| C4 | Manage fuel |
| C5 | Manage passengers and cargo |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| NAV | Navigate aircraft |
| A1 | Control aeroplane on the ground |
| A2 | Take-off aeroplane |
| A3 | Control aeroplane in normal flight |
| A4 | Land aeroplane |
| A5 | Aeroplane advanced manoeuvres |
| A6 | Manage abnormal situations – single-engine aeroplanes |
| IFF | Instrument flight full panel |
| IFL | Limited instrument panel manoeuvres |
| RNE | Radio navigation – en route |
| ONTA | Operate at non-towered aerodrome |
| OGA | Operate in Class G airspace |
| CTR | Operate at a controlled aerodrome |
| CTA | Operate in controlled airspace |
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge | |
| BAKC | Basic aeronautical knowledge |
| RFRC | RPL Flight rules and air law |
| PHFC | PPL Human factors |
| RBKH | Basic aeronautical knowledge – helicopter |
| PAKC | PPL Aeronautical knowledge | |
| PFRC | PPL Flight rules and air law | |
| PHFC | PPL Human factors | |
| PNVC | PPL Navigation | |
| PMTC | PPL Meteorology | |
| POPC | PPL Ops performance and planning | |
| PAKH | PPL Aeronautical knowledge – helicopter | |
| PFRH | PPL Flight rules and air law – helicopter | |
| POPH | PPL Ops, performance and planning – helicopter | |
| CAKC | CPL Aeronautical knowledge | |
| CADC | CPL Aerodynamics | |
| CFRC | CPL Flight rules and air law | |
| CHFC | CPL Human factors | |
| CNVC | CPL Navigation | |
| CMTC | CPL Meteorology | |
| COPC | CPL Ops, performance and planning | |
| CAKH | CPL Aeronautical knowledge – helicopter | |
| CADH | CPL Aerodynamics – helicopter | |
| CFRH | CPL Flight rules and air law – helicopter | |
| COPH | CPL Ops, performance and planning – helicopter | |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| C1 | Communicating in the aviation environment |
| C2 | Perform pre- and post-flight actions and procedures |
| C3 | Operate aeronautical radio |
| C4 | Manage fuel |
| C5 | Manage passengers and cargo |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| NAV | Navigate aircraft |
| H1 | Control helicopter on the ground – stationary |
| H2 | Control helicopter in lift-off, hover and landing |
| H3 | Taxi helicopter |
| H4 | Take-off helicopter and approach to hover |
| H5 | Control helicopter in normal flight |
| H6 | Control helicopter during advanced manoeuvres |
| H7 | Manage abnormal situations and emergencies – helicopter |
| IFF | Instrument flight full panel |
| IFL | Limited instrument panel manoeuvres |
| RNE | Radio navigation – en route |
| ONTA | Operate at non-towered aerodrome |
| OGA | Operate in Class G airspace |
| CTR | Operate at a controlled aerodrome |
| CTA | Operate in controlled airspace |
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge | |
| BAKC | Basic aeronautical knowledge |
| RFRC | RPL Flight rules and air law |
| PHFC | PPL Human factors |
| RBKH | Basic aeronautical knowledge – helicopter |
| PAKC | PPL Aeronautical knowledge | |
| PFRC | PPL Flight rules and air law | |
| PHFC | PPL Human factors | |
| PNVC | PPL Navigation | |
| PMTC | PPL Meteorology | |
| POPC | PPL Ops performance and planning | |
| PAKH | PPL Aeronautical knowledge – helicopter | |
| PFRH | PPL Flight rules and air law – helicopter | |
| POPH | PPL Ops, performance and planning – helicopter | |
| CAKC | CPL Aeronautical knowledge | |
| CADC | CPL Aerodynamics | |
| CFRC | CPL Flight rules and air law | |
| CHFC | CPL Human factors | |
| CNVC | CPL Navigation | |
| CMTC | CPL Meteorology | |
| COPC | CPL Ops, performance and planning | |
| CAKH | CPL Aeronautical knowledge – helicopter | |
| CADH | CPL Aerodynamics – helicopter | |
| CFRH | CPL Flight rules and air law – helicopter | |
| COPH | CPL Ops, performance and planning – helicopter | |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| C1 | Communicating in the aviation environment |
| C2 | Perform pre- and post-flight actions and procedures |
| C3 | Operate aeronautical radio |
| C4 | Manage fuel |
| C5 | Manage passengers and cargo |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| NAV | Navigate aircraft |
| H1 | Control helicopter on the ground – stationary |
| H2 | Control helicopter in lift-off, hover and landing |
| H3 | Taxi helicopter |
| H4 | Take-off helicopter and approach to hover |
| H5 | Control helicopter in normal flight |
| H6 | Control helicopter during advanced manoeuvres |
| H7 | Manage abnormal situations and emergencies – helicopter |
| RNE | Radio navigation – en route |
| ONTA | Operate at non-towered aerodrome |
| OGA | Operate in Class G airspace |
| CTR | Operate at a controlled aerodrome |
| CTA | Operate in controlled airspace |
Section J Multi crew Pilot Licence (MPL)
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge | |
| BAKC | Basic aeronautical knowledge |
| RFRC | RPL Flight rules and air law |
| RMTC | RPL Meteorology |
| PHFC | PPL Human factors |
| RBKA | Basic aeronautical knowledge – aeroplane |
| PAKC | PPL Aeronautical knowledge |
| PFRC | PPL Flight rules and air law |
| PHFC | PPL Human factors |
| PNVC | PPL Navigation |
| PMTC | PPL Meteorology |
| POPC | PPL Ops, performance and planning |
| PAKA | PPL Aeronautical knowledge – aeroplane |
| PFRA | PPL Flight rules and air law – aeroplane |
| POPA | PPL Ops, performance and planning – aeroplane |
| CAKC | CPL Aeronautical knowledge | |
| CADC | CPL Aerodynamics | |
| CFRC | CPL Flight rules and air law | |
| CHFC | CPL Human factors | |
| CNVC | CPL Navigation | |
| CMTC | CPL Meteorology | |
| COPC | CPL Ops, performance and planning | |
| CAKA | CPL Aeronautical knowledge – aeroplane | |
| CADA | CPL Aerodynamics – aeroplane | |
| CFRA | CPL Flight rules and air law – aeroplane | |
| COPA | CPL Ops, performance and planning – aeroplane | |
| AAGC | ATP Aircraft general knowledge – common | |
| AAGA | ATP Aircraft general knowledge – aeroplane | |
| AFRC | ATP Flight rules and air law – common | |
| AFRA | ATP Flight rules and air law – aeroplane | |
| AHFC | ATP Human factors | |
| ANVC | ATP Navigation – common | |
| ANVA | ATP Navigation – aeroplane | |
| AMTC | ATP Meteorology – common | |
| AMTA | ATP Meteorology – aeroplane | |
| AFPC | ATP Flight planning – common | |
| AFPA | ATP Flight planning – aeroplane | |
| APLC | ATP Performance and loading – common | |
| APLA | ATP Performance and loading – aeroplane | |
| IREX | Instrument rating | |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| C1 | Communicating in the aviation environment |
| C3 | Operate aeronautical radio |
| C2 | Perform pre- and post-flight actions and procedures |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| C5 | Manage passengers and cargo |
| IFF | Full instrument panel manoeuvres |
| IFL | Limited instrument panel manoeuvres |
| NAV | Navigate aircraft |
| RNE | Radio navigation – en route |
| MCO | Manage flight during multi-crew operations |
| CIR | Conduct an IFR flight |
| TR-MEA | Type rating multi-engine aeroplane |
| IAP2 | Conduct an instrument approach 2D |
| IAP3 | Conduct an instrument approach 3D |
Section K Air transport pilot licence (ATPL)
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| AAGC | ATP Aircraft general knowledge – common |
| AAGA | ATP Aircraft general knowledge – aeroplane |
| AFRC | ATP Flight rules and air law – common |
| AFRA | ATP Flight rules and air law – aeroplane |
| AHFC | ATP Human factors |
| ANVC | ATP Navigation – common |
| AMTC | ATP Meteorology – common |
| AFPC | ATP Flight planning – common |
| AFPA | ATP Flight planning – aeroplane |
| APLC | ATP Performance and loading – common |
| APLA | ATP Performance and loading – aeroplane |
| IREX | Instrument rating |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| C2 | Perform pre- and post-flight actions and procedures |
| C3 | Operate aeronautical radio |
| C5 | Manage passengers and cargo |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| IFF | Full instrument panel manoeuvres |
| IFL | Limited instrument panel manoeuvres |
| RNE | Radio navigation – en route |
| MCO | Manage flight during multi-crew operations |
| CIR | Conduct an IFR flight |
| IAP2 | Conduct an instrument approach 2D |
| IAP3 | Conduct an instrument approach 3D |
| TR-MEA | Type rating multi-engine aeroplane |
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| AAGC | ATP Aircraft general knowledge – common |
| AAGH | ATP Aircraft general knowledge – helicopter |
| AFRC | ATP Flight rules and air law – common |
| AFRH | ATP Flight rules and air law – helicopter |
| AHFC | ATP Human factors |
| ANVC | ATP Navigation – common |
| AMTC | ATP Meteorology – common |
| AFPC | ATP Flight planning – common |
| AFPH | ATP Flight planning – helicopter |
| APLC | ATP Performance and loading – common |
| APLH | ATP Performance and loading – helicopter |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| C2 | Perform pre- and post-flight actions and procedures |
| C3 | Operate aeronautical radio |
| C5 | Manage passengers and cargo |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| IFF | Full instrument panel manoeuvres |
| IFL | Limited instrument panel manoeuvres |
| NAV | Navigate aircraft |
| RNE | Radio navigation – en route |
| MCO | Manage flight during multi-crew operations |
| HSE | Helicopter single-engine class/type rating |
| HME | Helicopter multi-engine type rating |
Section L Aircraft ratings and endorsements
Pilot class ratings and design feature endorsements
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| C2 | Perform pre- and post-flight actions and procedures |
| C4 | Manage fuel |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| A1 | Control aeroplane on the ground |
| A2 | Take-off aeroplane |
| A3 | Control aeroplane in normal flight |
| A4 | Land aeroplane |
| A5 | Aeroplane advanced manoeuvres |
| A6 | Manage abnormal situations – single-engine aeroplanes |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| C2 | Perform pre- and post-flight actions and procedures |
| C4 | Manage fuel |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| H1 | Control helicopter on the ground – stationary |
| H2 | Control helicopter in lift-off, hover and landing |
| H3 | Taxi helicopter |
| H4 | Take-off helicopter and approach to hover |
| H5 | Control helicopter in normal flight |
| H6 | Control helicopter during advanced manoeuvres |
| H7 | Manage abnormal situations and emergencies – helicopter |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| GSE | Gyroplane single engine |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| C2 | Perform pre- and post-flight actions and procedures |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| A1 | Control aeroplane on the ground |
| A2 | Take off |
| A3 | Control aeroplane in normal flight |
| A4 | Land aeroplane |
| A5 | Aeroplane advanced manoeuvres |
| IFF | Instrument flight full panel |
| AME | Operate multi-engine aeroplane |
Design feature endorsements
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| DFE1 | Tailwheel aeroplane |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| DFE2 | Retractable undercarriage |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| DFE3 | Manual propeller pitch control |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| DFE4 | Gas turbine engine |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| DFE5 | Multi-engine centreline thrust aeroplane |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| DFE6 | Pressurisation system |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| DFE7 | Floating hull |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| DFE8 | Floatplane and amphibious aircraft |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| DFE9 | Helicopter float alighting gear |
Pilot type ratings
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| TYPA | Type rating – single-engine aeroplane |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| TR-SEA | Type rating – single-engine aeroplane |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| TYPH | Type rating – helicopter |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| TR-SEH | Type rating single-engine helicopter |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| TYPA | Type rating – aeroplane |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| AME | Operate multi-engine aeroplane |
| TR-MEA | Type rating – multi-engine aeroplane |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| TYPH | Type rating – helicopter |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| TR-MEH | Type rating multi-engine helicopter |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| TYPA | Type rating – aircraft |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| CRT | Cruise relief type rating |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
Section M Instrument rating and endorsements
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| IREX | Instrument rating |
| GNSS | Basic GNSS and en route GNSS navigation principles |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| IFF | Full instrument panel manoeuvres |
| IFL | Limited instrument panel manoeuvres |
| CIR | Conduct an IFR flight |
| NVR1 | Conduct a traffic pattern at night |
| NVR2 | Night VFR – single-engine aircraft |
| IAP2 | Conduct an instrument approach 2D |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| IFF | Full instrument panel manoeuvres |
| IFL | Limited instrument panel manoeuvres |
| CIR | Conduct an IFR flight |
| NVR1 | Conduct a traffic pattern at night |
| NVR3 | Night VFR – multi-engine aircraft |
| IAP2 | Conduct an instrument approach 2D |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| IFF | Full instrument panel manoeuvres |
| IFL | Limited instrument panel manoeuvres |
| CIR | Conduct an IFR flight |
| NVR1 | Conduct a traffic pattern at night |
| NVR2 | Night VFR – single-engine aircraft |
| IAP2 | Conduct an instrument approach 2D |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| IFF | Full instrument panel manoeuvres |
| IFL | Limited instrument panel manoeuvres |
| CIR | Conduct an IFR flight |
| NVR1 | Conduct a traffic pattern at night |
| NVR3 | Night VFR – multi-engine aircraft |
| IAP2 | Conduct an instrument approach 2D |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| IAP2 | Conduct an instrument approach 2D |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| IAP3 | Conduct an instrument approach 3D |
Section N Private instrument ratings and endorsements
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| PIFR | Private IFR rating |
| GNSS | Basic GNSS and en route GNSS navigation principles |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| IFF | Full instrument panel manoeuvres |
| IFL | Limited instrument panel manoeuvres |
| PIF | Conduct a private IFR flight |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| IFF | Full instrument panel manoeuvres |
| IFL | Limited instrument panel manoeuvres |
| PIF | Conduct a private IFR flight |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| IFF | Full instrument panel manoeuvres |
| IFL | Limited instrument panel manoeuvres |
| PIF | Conduct a private IFR flight |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| IFF | Full instrument panel manoeuvres |
| IFL | Limited instrument panel manoeuvres |
| PIF | Conduct a private IFR flight |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| PIF | Conduct a private IFR flight |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| PIF | Conduct a private IFR flight |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| PIF | Conduct a private IFR flight |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| PIF | Conduct a private IFR flight |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| PIF | Conduct a private IFR flight |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| PIF | Conduct a private IFR flight |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| PIF | Conduct a private IFR flight |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| PIF | Conduct a private IFR flight |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| IAP2 | Conduct an instrument approach 2D |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| IAP2 | Conduct an instrument approach 2D |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| IAP2 | Conduct an instrument approach 2D |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| IAP2 | Conduct an instrument approach 2D |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| IAP3 | Conduct an instrument approach 3D |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| IAP3 | Conduct an instrument approach 3D |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| PIF | Conduct a private IFR Flight |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| PIF | Conduct a private IFR flight |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| PIF | Conduct a private IFR flight |
| NVR1 | Conduct a traffic pattern at night |
| NVR2 | Night VFR — single-engine aircraft |
| NVR3 | Night VFR — multi-engine aircraft |
Section O Night VFR (NVFR) rating and endorsements
Aeronautical knowledge standards – Reserved
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| IFF | Full instrument panel manoeuvres |
| IFL | Limited instrument panel manoeuvres |
| NVR1 | Conduct a traffic pattern at night |
| NVR2 | Night VFR — single-engine aircraft |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| IFF | Full instrument panel manoeuvres |
| IFL | Limited instrument panel manoeuvres |
| NVR1 | Conduct a traffic pattern at night |
| NVR3 | Night VFR — multi-engine aircraft |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| IFF | Full instrument panel manoeuvres |
| IFL | Limited instrument panel manoeuvres |
| NVR1 | Conduct a traffic pattern at night |
| NVR2 | Night VFR – single-engine aircraft |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| IFF | Full instrument panel manoeuvres |
| IFL | Limited instrument panel manoeuvres |
| NVR1 | Conduct a traffic pattern at night |
| NVR2 | Night VFR — single-engine aircraft |
Section P Night vision imaging system (NVIS) rating and endorsements
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| NVIS | NVIS rating |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| NVI | NVIS operation |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| NVI | NVIS operation |
Section Q Low-level rating and endorsements
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| LLLR | Low-level rating |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| LL-A | Aeroplane low-level operations |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| LL-H | Helicopter low-level operations |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| LL-G | Gyroplane low-level operations |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| LL-A | Aeroplane low-level operations |
| LL-M | Aerial mustering operations |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| LL-H | Helicopter low-level operations |
| LL-M | Aerial mustering operations |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| LL-H | Helicopter low-level operations |
| LL-SO | Sling operations |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| LL-H | Helicopter low-level operations |
| LL-WR | Winch and rappelling operations |
Section R Aerial application rating and endorsements
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| AAGR | Aerial application rating |
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| AAGA | Aerial application rating — aeroplane |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| LL-A | Aeroplane low-level operations |
| AA1 | Aeroplane aerial application operation |
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| AAGH | Aerial application rating — helicopter |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| LL-H | Helicopter low-level operations |
| AA2 | Helicopter aerial application operation |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| AA3 | Gyroplane aerial application operation |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| LL-A | Aeroplane low-level operations |
| AA4 | Aeroplane firefighting operation |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| LL-H | Helicopter low-level operations |
| AA5 | Helicopter firefighting operation |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| NVR2 | Night VFR – single-engine aircraft |
| AA6 | Night aerial application operation |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| NVR2 | Night VFR – single-engine aircraft |
| AA6 | Night aerial application operation |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| NVR2 | Night VFR — single-engine aircraft |
| AA6 | Night aerial application operation |
Section S Flight activity endorsements
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| FAE-2 | Aerobatics — 3,000 ft AGL |
| FAE-8 | Spinning |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| FAE-2 | Aerobatics — 3,000 ft AGL |
| FAE-3 | Aerobatics — 1,500 ft AGL |
| FAE-8 | Spinning |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| FAE-2 | Aerobatics — 3,000 ft AGL |
| FAE-3 | Aerobatics — 1,500 ft AGL |
| FAE-4 | Aerobatics — 500 ft AGL |
| FAE-8 | Spinning |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| FAE-2 | Aerobatics — 3,000 ft AGL |
| FAE-3 | Aerobatics — 1,500 ft AGL |
| FAE-4 | Aerobatics — 500 ft AGL |
| FAE-8 | Spinning |
Practical flight standards
| FAE-2 | Aerobatics — 3,000 ft AGL | |
| FAE-3 | Aerobatics — 1,500 ft AGL | |
| FAE-4 | Aerobatics — 500 ft AGL | |
| FAE-5 | Aerobatics – Unlimited |
| FAE-8 | Spinning |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| FAE-6 | Formation flying aeroplane |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| FAE-2 | Aerobatics — 3,000 ft AGL |
| FAE-6 | Formation flying aeroplane |
| FAE-7 | Aerobatics (formation) |
| FAE-8 | Spinning |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| FAE-8 | Spinning |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| FAE-9 | Formation flying helicopter |
Section T Pilot instructor rating and endorsements
Flight instructor rating
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| FIRC | Instructor rating — common |
Simulator instructor rating
Aeronautical knowledge standards
| Unit code | Unit of knowledge |
| FIRC | Instructor rating — common |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| SIR | Conduct training in a synthetic training device |
| FIR7 | Conduct flight review |
Training endorsements
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| FIR1 | Conduct aeronautical knowledge training |
| FIR2 | Assess competence |
| FIR3 | Conduct flight training |
| FIR7 | Conduct flight review |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| FIR1 | Conduct aeronautical knowledge training |
| FIR2 | Assess competence |
| FIR3 | Conduct flight training |
| FIR7 | Conduct a flight review |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| FIR1 | Conduct aeronautical knowledge training |
| FIR2 | Assess competence |
| FIR3 | Conduct flight training |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| FIR1 | Conduct aeronautical knowledge training |
| FIR2 | Assess competence |
| FIR3 | Conduct flight training |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| FIR1 | Conduct aeronautical knowledge training |
| FIR2 | Assess competence |
| FIR9 | Multi-crew training endorsement |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| FIR1 | Conduct aeronautical knowledge training |
| FIR2 | Assess competence |
| FIR3 | Conduct flight training |
| FIR9 | Multi-crew training endorsement |
Practical flight standards
| Unit code | Unit of competency |
| NTS1 | Non-technical skills 1 |
| NTS2 | Non-technical skills 2 |
| FIR1 | Conduct aeronautical kn |