An applicant for designation as DFE must—
| (a) | hold at least a valid CPL in the applicable category of aircraft and a valid Grade I or Grade II Flight Instructor Rating; |
| (b) | hold a valid licence and ratings, issued in terms of this Part, at least equal to the licence and ratings for which he or she seeks authorisation to conduct skills tests or proficiency checks and, unless specified otherwise, the appropriate valid flight instructor rating and endorsements; |
| (c) | be qualified to act as PIC of the aircraft during a skills test or proficiency check; |
| (d) | meet the applicable experience requirements; |
| (e) | have attended a flight examiner assessment course, as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 61; |
| (f) | have conducted at least one skills test in the role of a candidate examiner for which designation is sought, including briefing, conduct of the skills test, assessment of the person to whom a skills test is given, de-briefing and recording documentation. This "Examiner Designation Acceptance Test" must be supervised by Authority Authorised Officer or Person designated with examining privileges or by a DFE appointed for the purpose by the Director; |
| (g) | be currently active in the field of aviation for which the designation is sought; and |
| (h) | prior to initial appointment, appear before and be approved by a panel constituted for the purpose by the Director. |
