Proposed changes in Australia

[AnzacJack]

A few changes out for consultation at the moment here in OZ
One main one being a new qualification for Licensed Instructors. Any one else seeing this in your jurisdictions?

Proposed changes to the Part 101 Manual of Standards (MOS).

These changes include:

• a new Chief Remote Pilot Licence Instructor (CRI) position in the remote pilot licence (RePL) instructor qualification framework
• improved standards and flexibility
• transition plans
• other minor amendments to make it clearer.

The summary of proposed change document outlines:

• the new CRI policy
• how the CRI and other changes will be implemented
• how the CRI changes may impact training organisations, instructors, and chief remote pilots (CRP)
• minor clarifications for certain operations near aerodromes.

Proposed changes

Chief Remote Pilot Licence Instructor

The CRI will be required to:

• hold one of the prescribed educational requirements and be assessed by CASA as suitable
• make sure training organisations have a person who is skilled in providing internal training and assessing the competence of RePL instructors.

Replacement of RePL instructor qualification requirements

RePL instructor qualification requirements will be replaced with a requirement for the instructor to:

• complete suitable internal training and checking
• be assessed by the CRI.

Other minor amendments

Other minor changes will be included in the MOS to provide clarity and remove ambiguities.