Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Designated Examiner, the applicant has to approach the CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the fee prescribed by the officer.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Further process of verification will be done by the officer.
10. If the application is successful, the applicant will be invited to attend an interview with the SACAA. The interview will assess your knowledge, skills, and experience as a pilot and examiner.
11. If the applicant passes the interview, the applicant will need to complete the DE training course, which is provided by the SACAA. The training course will cover the relevant regulations, procedures, and requirements for conducting practical flight examinations.
12. Once the applicant has successfully completed the DE training course, he/she will be designated as a DE by the SACAA. As a DE, the applicant will be authorized to conduct practical flight examinations for pilots seeking new licenses or ratings.
13. This entire process can be completed within 5 - 6 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Passport size photographs
• Fee receipt
• ID proof
• South African PPL or CPL license
• Training certificate
• Medical certificate
• Any other documents (If required)

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY – SOUTH AFRICA
Midrand Office
khaya Lokundiza, Building 16
Treur Close, Waterfall Park
Bekker Street, Midrand
Tel: 0860 267 435
E-mail: clientcare@caa.co.za
International Tel: +27 860 267 435

Postal Address:
Private Bag X 73, Halfway House 1685

Southern Region Office
North Wing, 2nd Floor
Oval Business Park, Freight Road
Cape Town International Airport 7525
Contact Centre: 0860 267 435
Tel: 021 – 934 4744
Fax: 021 – 934 1326

Postal Address
PO Box 174, Cape Town International Airport 7525
Midrand office link
Southern Region Office link

• Any pilot who intends to Apply for Designated Examiner is eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the fee prescribed by the officer.

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• This entire process can be completed within 5 - 6 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Nationality
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Email
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Examiner signature
• Batch number
• Signature
• Date

• A Designated Examiner (DE) in South Africa is a qualified and authorized individual who is appointed by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) to conduct practical flight examinations for pilots seeking new licenses or ratings.
• DEs are responsible for ensuring that pilots have the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to safely operate an aircraft.

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