Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)

Regulations

Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 61 : Pilot Licensing

Subpart 26 : Designated Flight Examiners

61.26.7 Designation, oversight, suspension and withdrawal of Designation as Flight Examiner
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(1) A designation to act as flight examiner is a privilege and not a right.

 

(2) The examiner conducts tests or checks on behalf of the Authority.

 

(3) The Director must exercise oversight at least once a year in respect of each DFE for the purposes of maintenance of flight and safety standards.

 

(4) When the Director has reasonable grounds to suspect misconduct, which could compromise flight safety, he or she may suspend or revoke the person's designation as flight examiner.

 

(5) The Director must provide written reasons for the suspension, withdrawal, or curtailment of designation as flight examiner.