Originally Posted by
dr dre
This shows that ab initio training for all ADF pilots was conducted by the BFTS at Tamworth from 1999-2019. They had (the AAT found) a minimum of 200 hours by the time they came to 2FTS and were instructed by that Pilot.
200 hours is what a graduate would have at the
end of the course. It is unclear how the AAT came to this figure. The decision doesn't state when the applicant taught at 2FTS, the reader has to presume it was after 1999. C. R. Havoc says he has ab initio time but it needs verification.
Originally Posted by
dr dre
I think we’ve found the crux of the issue.
This was elucidated on page 1 of this thread as was the link to the decision.
Originally Posted by
dr dre
The subject pilot did have experience in some areas, which is why the majority of the endorsements he requested were granted. But for those specific areas which he lacked the specific experience they were not granted by CASA and this was confirmed by the AAT. ....For every other endorsement he wanted he got it because he demonstrated he had the equivalent military experience to gain that endorsement.
CASA states in their evidence -
"CASR 61.285 provides for recognition of equivalent flight crew qualifications, not equivalent qualifying experience. It does not matter how experienced the Applicant is; if he has not received an equivalent flight crew qualification to the endorsements that he is now seeking, then he is not entitled to the endorsement under CASR 61.285."
Then there is the matter of relevant aeronautical experience in 61.285(c)
Although the CASA FCL goes some way to establishing 'at least equivalent' qualifications, it seems to stop at graduation from FIC. There doesn't seem to be any recognition of QFI categories.