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Yet another exemption for Part 61 -

Yesterday another couple of pages was added to the Biblical Part 61:

Notices for flight training organisations and ATOs
4 September 2017

Transition of certain 61.040 approval holders to flight examiner ratings
From September 2017, CASA will be transitioning a number of 61.040 approval holders to new flight examiner ratings and flight examiner endorsements.

The decision to transition individuals has been made to provide greater clarity and consistency for people who have essentially been conducting the functions of a flight examiner without the benefit of the new rating or title.

To support the transition process CASA has made a new exemption (CASA EX121/17).  The exemption reduces the requirements for the grant of the rating and endorsements, but a 61.040 approval holder must still meet any requirement specified in column 3 of table 61.1310 for the endorsement.  The exemption removes the requirement to complete the flight examiner training course, the flight test and the interview as long as you have completed a CASA conducted professional development program (PDP) and an examiner proficiency check (EPC).

The following will apply if the approval holder also holds a flight examiner rating or approved testing officer (ATO) delegation:

• If an approval holder already holds a flight examiner rating and has completed the PDP, their 61.040 approvals will be transferred to their flight examiner rating with additional endorsements at the time they complete their EPC.
  
• If they also hold an approved testing officer (ATO) delegation then they can apply for a flight examiner rating and relevant flight examiner endorsements for flight tests and proficiency checks which are not covered by their delegation. They can hold an ATO delegation and a flight examiner rating simultaneously although the privileges cannot be included on the delegation and the rating. Refer to the 13 April 2017 update 'Approved testing officer delegations extended for another year' on this page for more information about the extension of approved testing officer delegations and indemnity protection).
  

CASA has written to all affected 61.040 approval holders to advise them of the new arrangements.

If you have any questions about the transition, please email flighttesting@casa.gov.au.

View the exemption, (CASA EX121/17) on the Federal Register of Legislation website.

 
From my count that brings the exemption tally for Part 61 to twenty - see HERE - UDB!

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