Proficiency checks

Proficiency checks are assessments of a pilot's skills required to safely operate aircraft. These checks are typically conducted after specific training sessions and may also fulfill the requirements for flight reviews and certain rating renewals. An authorized check pilot evaluates the pilot’s performance against established standards, ensuring that operators can confirm their pilots' competencies across multiple aircraft types.

Key points

• Proficiency checks assess pilots' skills for safe flying after training.
• Authorized check pilots evaluate pilots during actual flights or simulations.
• Checks can be adapted for pilots flying different aircraft types to streamline the process.
• If a pilot demonstrates competency in one aircraft, evaluations for others may be less stringent.

*Plain-English summary of Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Australia) guidance — always consult the official source (linked above) for current, authoritative requirements.*