CASA Media Release - Friday, 4 November 2005
Pilots told to act now on security checks
Australia's pilots are being urged to move quickly to comply with new aviation security background check requirements.
All pilots must have a valid aviation security background check before December 31 this year – or face being refused entry to many airports.
Any pilot who does not have a valid security check and wants to access security controlled aerodromes must apply now for an Aviation Identification Security Card (ASIC).
After 31 December this year pilots will need an ASIC to access the secure areas of every security controlled aerodrome in Australia.
There are 185 security controlled airports across the nation in capital cities and regional centres.
Pilots who require a background security check can find out what they need to do on-line at:
www.casa.gov.au/securitycheck
Alternatively, they should ring: 1300 737 032
The CASA Licensing and Registration Centre will provide advice and forms for pilots to start the security check process immediately. A letter is also being sent to all pilots with full details.
In addition, pilots can apply for an ASIC at security controlled aerodromes.
A small number of pilots who never fly into security controlled aerodromes will not need an ASIC but they must still apply for a background security check.
These pilots will be issued with an Aviation Identification Card (AVID), subject to successful security checking.
There are still many of thousands of pilots who have not begun the security check process and these people must act now or risk having their flying severely limited after 31 December.
Remember for all information on pilot security checks ring:
1300 737 032
Media contact:
Peter Gibson
mobile 0419 296 446
Ref: MR0553
All pilots must have a valid aviation security background check before December 31 this year – or face being refused entry to many airports.
Mr Byron,
Its time for an action item to develop a plan for when you plan to have the checks completed...........
