Licence currency and requalification

To maintain a valid pilot licence, you must use the privileges associated with it for at least 6 months within the past 2 years. If you do not meet this requirement, you can requalify by completing certain tasks related to your licence privileges or by being assessed by an approved organization to ensure you still possess the necessary skills and knowledge.

Key points

• Pilots must actively work for at least 6 out of 24 months to keep their licence current.
• Requalification can be achieved through maintenance tasks or skill assessments.
• Employers have a responsibility to ensure their pilots are properly trained and competent.
• Records of training and assessment must be maintained to support requalification efforts.

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