Duration of NZ ATPL
Hi All
Need a little help. Can anyone please confirm how long the NZ ATPL Licence is valid for. What I mean is , lets say you do not do a BFR ( flying for an overseas carrier). I understand the requirement for a medical and a BFR to use the licence. But should one not do a BFR then ,
1) would the need arise to write the Air Law exam after 5 years or would one just have to " activate" the licence again by doing a BFR and a medical.
Just a little confused as CAR 61:15 says
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) , the Director shall grant licences granted under this part for the lifetime of the holder
(b) The Director may , where he or she considers it necessary , issue a temporary licence or rating.
But then CAR 61:17 goes on to say
(a) bla bla
(b) bla bla
(c) A pass in a written subject is valid for a lifetime of the holder except for written passes in Air Law which are valid for 5 years.
Does CAR 61:17 only refer to the exams before the issue of the licence ?
Appreciate the feedback . Just curious what all the Kiwi,s at CX , eK , SQ etc do to keep their NZ licence current or " sleeping"
Many thanks.