We have categorised the following activities for aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) licensing into either:
- immediate term (2023)
- near term (2024)
- medium term (2025-2026)
Learn more about our forward regulatory program and activities identified on our overview page.
Aircraft maintenance tools on a desk.
Immediate term - 2023
Ongoing development Part 66 of CASR continuing airworthiness aircraft engineer licences and ratings
Work has commenced on improvements to Part 66 licensing. This includes public consultation for:
- Part 66 modular licensing framework for aircraft maintenance engineers
We have also highlighted this work in the General Aviation workplan. The workplan considers easier licence pathways tailored for light aircraft with less red tape.
Read our Part 66 of CASR page,
Near term mid - 2024
Ongoing development Part 66 of CASR and Manual of Standards for continuing airworthiness aircraft engineer licences and ratings
We expect various improvements to roll out in a phased approach through amendments to the CASR Part 66 Manual of Standards.
We also expect regulatory development and public consultation to Part 66 of CASR in relation to exclusion removal via self-study.
Learn more on our Part 66 of CASR page.
Medium term 2025-2026
We expect implementation and transition of the Part 66 changes to occur in the medium term. This is dependent on the progress of regulation drafting. We will continue to engage industry during the implementation of the program.