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Air Safety
Safety is the top priority in aviation operations, and reporting any safety incidents or concerns is vital. To report a safety issue, operators, crew members, and stakeholders should follow these steps:
Immediate Notification: In case of a serious safety incident, the operator or pilot should immediately notify CAAF’s Air Safety Department by phone or email. This should be done as soon as it is safe to do so, especially in cases of accidents or significant safety events.
Submit an Official Report: For non-urgent incidents or safety concerns, the individual or operator should submit a formal safety report via CAAF’s Safety Management System portal or the designated reporting channels. This includes safety observations, near-misses, or operational hazards.
Confidential Reporting: CAAF provides a confidential reporting system to ensure that individuals can report concerns without fear of reprisal. This system is designed to encourage the proactive identification of safety risks and to improve the overall safety culture in aviation.
Follow-up and Investigation: After the report is submitted, CAAF will assess the situation and initiate any necessary investigation. The operator may be contacted for additional information or clarification during this process.
For detailed information on how to report safety incidents, visit the CAAF website.
Yes, there are specific regulations for operating drones (RPAS) in Fiji, including registration requirements and operational limitations to ensure safety. Contact the Drones team on: drones@caaf.org.fj
Yes, you need to obtain permission from the authority to operate a drone above 200 feet above ground level. Email: drones@caaf.org.fj
The primary regulation is stipulated in the Air Navigation Regulation 1981 under (145C). The prerequisites and requirements of setting up such an organization could be found in the Standard Document – ANR145C Approval of Aircraft Maintenance Organisation.
Airworthiness section is a division under CAAF Air Safety department and is the primary custodian of maintaining the aircraft register and records. An updated list is also located on the CAAF website under Fiji Aircraft Register. However, an aircraft search record can also be requested for a fee. A search record on an official letter is provided by Airworthiness.
The Permanent Secretary for Civil Aviation is responsible for issuing overflight permits.
Flight schedule – complete details of departure and arrival times and destinations. Include planned lay overs. Crew and passengers manifest, cargo details and whether dangerous goods is carried onboard. Aircraft documents inclusive of Air Operating Certificate, Insurance Certificate, Noise Certificate, Registration Certificate and Certificate of Airworthiness
In Fiji’s case any restrictions will be issued through a NOTAM. However, in general there are no restrictions or conditions. Operators can obtain information for other FIRs from the relevant countries.
Aviation Security & Facilitation
You can write to the Chief Executive of CAAF and copy the CEO of Fiji Airports to highlight any security issues or concerns you have at the airport.
Any operator can make amendments to their security programme at any time but these amendments have to be submitted to the Authority for evaluation and approval for implementation.
A security programme is a document submitted by an operator to the Authority highlighting the measures the operator will take to protect aviation and comply with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) aviation security standards. It acts as a guide for the operator. For example, the Airport Security Programme highlights the measures the airport operator will take to protect; amongst other things, persons, aircraft, cargo and mail, baggage, catering supplies, critical infrastructure and other assets from acts of unlawful interference.
Corporate Services
Yes, payments can be made directly to CAAF Bank Account No: 3662665, Bank: ANZ or M-Paisa payment via USSD *181# or M-Paisa App.
Currently, we are paying most vendors through direct deposit already. Some vendors prefer to collect cheques. We are not doing internet banking for local vendors via ANZ Transactive at the moment which will require process change.
Fiji Confidential Aviation Incident Report
A confidential report or FCAIR can be filed directly via the link on the landing page of the CAAF website or via the appropriate form (OR010) which can be downloaded from the CAAF website and then emailed to fcair@caaf.org.fj
In preparing your report, please collect all relevant information that will enhance the understanding of the issue, including but not limited to the following details:
• the date and time of the incident;
• the specific location (airport or airspace);
• a description of the event (what happened);
• the parties involved (aircraft, operators, personnel);
• any supporting documentation (such as photos or flight logs); and
• any additional pertinent information.
• Ensure that all information is factual and presented clearly to facilitate the investigation.
Yes, there are consequences for failing to report an aviation incident to CAAF. Reporting incidents is a regulatory requirement to maintain safety and operational integrity within the aviation sector. Failure to report can result in regulatory actions, which may include fines, penalties, or other enforcement measures. These consequences are in place to ensure compliance with safety and security protocols and to promote a culture of transparency and accountability in aviation operations.
Ground Safety
An aerodrome reference code — code number and letter — which is selected for aerodrome planning purposes shall be determined in accordance with the characteristics of the aeroplane for which an aerodrome facility is intended.
The code number for element 1 shall be determined from Table 1, column 1, selecting the code number corresponding to the highest value of the aeroplane reference field lengths of the aeroplanes for which the runway is intended.
The code letter for element 2 shall be determined from Table 1 by selecting the code letter which corresponds to the greatest wingspan of the aeroplanes for which the facility is intended.
No. RPAS Authorization is required for commercial drone use and can be obtained by filling in CAAF form OP138. An RPAS Authorization is a pre-requisite for an RPAS permission which can be obtained by submitting the CAAF GS900 form.
5 working days
The Fiji AIP is available on-line but on a paid subscription basis through the AIS department of Fiji Airports.
Legal Department
The Laws can be found on the CAAF website under the Legislation, Forms & Guidance tab and also on the Laws of Fiji website which can be accessed through this link Act List: C – Laws of Fiji
Yes, the Laws can be downloaded on the CAAF Website.
Personnel Licensing Office
Commercial Pilot License (Aeroplane):
Minimum Age – 18 years
Medical Requirements – Must hold a valid Class one medical
Technical Examination – A required Pass in:
1. CPL Air Law
2. CPL Flight Navigation
3. CPL Meteorology
4. CPL Aerodynamics
5. CPL Performance and Flight Planning
6. CPL General Aircraft Technical Knowledge
7. CPL Human Factors
Flying Experience – The minimum flying experience required for a CPL (A) is 200 hours or 150 hours (approved integrated training) that must include not less than:
1. 70 hours as pilot in command (PIC) at an integrated school, or 100 hours as pilot in command at a non-integrated school. 20 hours must be cross-country or overwater flying, including one flight of at least 300 nautical miles in the course of which the aeroplane landed and came to rest at not less than two intermediate airports.
2. Minimum 5 hours of night flying as PIC or pilot under instruction, including 5 take-offs and landing as PIC experience at night may be counted toward the PIC requirements specified in (1) above.
3. Minimum 10 hours instruction in instrument flying, of which not more than 5 hours may be instruction in a CAAF approved synthetic flight training device.
Flight Test – Applicants for a CPL (A) will be required to pass a Commercial Flight Test conducted by the Authority or a CAAF approved person.
Commercial Pilot License (Helicopter):
Minimum Age – 18 years
Medical Requirements – Must hold a valid Class one medical
Technical Examination – A required Pass in:
1. CPL Air Law
2. CPL Flight Navigation
3. CPL Meteorology
4. CPL Performance and Flight Planning (Helicopters)
5. CPL General Aircraft Technical Knowledge (Helicopters)
6. CPL Human Factors
Flying Experience – The minimum flying experience required for issue of a CPL(H) in the case of a graduate from an integrated course is 150 hours of which 100 hours must be pilot of helicopters. The helicopter flying must include not less than:
1. 35 hours as pilot in command, which may include any of the PIC time specified below;
2. 10 hours cross-country or overwater flying as PIC, which must include a flight by day with a landing at a place not less than 50 nautical miles from the point of departure and a flight by night of not less than 50 nautical miles. Cross-country or overwater flying time at night may be counted toward the next requirements;
3. 10 hours instruction in instrument flying of which not more than 5 hours may be instruction in an Authority approved synthetic flight training device.
Flight Test – Applicants for a CPL (H) will be required to pass a Commercial Flight Test conducted by the Authority or a CAAF approved person.
All flight crew members and engineers who are holders of licences, ratings and approvals issued by the Authority that the RENEWAL OF LICENCES takes THREE (3) working days once payments is cleared as per CAAF Service Charter. (Ensure payments are made and the application form is completed, and relevant documents are submitted).
| LICENCE TYPE | LICENCE TYPE |
|---|---|
| NUMBER OF WORKING DAYS | NUMBER OF WORKING DAYS |
| FTP/PPL/CPL/ATPL Renewals | FTP/PPL/CPL/ATPL Renewals |
| 3 working Days | 3 working Days |
| Medical Renewals | Medical Renewals |
| 3 Working days | 3 Working days |
| AMEL Renewal | AMEL Renewal |
| 3 Working Days | 3 Working Days |
| AFTL/ATC/ASOL/FISOL Renewals | AFTL/ATC/ASOL/FISOL Renewals |
| 10 – 20 Working Days | 10 – 20 Working Days |
All ISSUE OF LICENCES takes FIVE (5) to TEN (10) working days once payment is cleared as per CAAF Service Charter. (Ensure payments are made and application forms are completed, and relevant documents are submitted)
| LICENCE TYPE | NUMBER OF WORKING DAYS |
|---|---|
| FTP/PPL/CPL/ATPL Issue | 5 Working Days |
| Medical Issue | 5 Working Days |
| AMEL Issue | 5 Working Days |
| AMC Issue | 5 Working Days |
| AFTL/ATC/ASOL/FISOL Issue | 10 Working Days |
- You will need to sit and pass all Modules from the same Category.
- Submit your passed results and a passport-size photo and pay a fee of $57.50
- You will also have to complete the required experience as per the relevant documents (SD)
- All Engineering Examination (AMC/AME) exams are conducted every Monday at 9 am local time except those Mondays that fall on promulgated Fiji Public holidays.
- Aviation Law & Type Rating Exams are conducted every Wednesday at 10 am local time except those Wednesdays that fall on promulgated Fiji public holidays. If Wednesday is a public holiday, the exam will be conducted on Tuesday the same week.
- CASA—PEXO Exams are conducted every Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time, except those Fridays that fall on promulgated Fiji public holidays. If Friday is a public holiday, the exam will be conducted on a Wednesday of the same week.
| EXAMINATION | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Examination | MONDAYS | 9am |
| Air Law & Type Rating Examination | WEDNESDAYS | 10am |
| CASA – PEXO Examination | FRIDAYS | 9am |
- All Engineering (AMC/ AME) examination applications must be made with payments at least TWO (2) weeks prior to the date of sitting. Applicants are required to fill in Form No. PL103J or PL103K (available on CAAF website) when applying and pay the relevant fee per exam category.
- All Aviation Law & Type Rating examination bookings must be made with payments no later than 5 pm of Monday that week or if Wednesday is a public holiday, no later than 5 pm Friday the week before. Applicants should fill in Form No. PL101A (available on CAAF website) when applying and pay the relevant fees per exam.
- All CASA PEXO examination bookings must be made with payments no later than 1pm of Wednesday that week or if Friday is a public holiday, no later than 1pm of Monday that week. Applicants are required to fill in Form No. PL101A (available on CAAF website) when applying and pay relevant fee per exam.
Quality Assurance Department
It is a requirement under section 71 of the Air Navigation Regulations (ANR) 1981 to file a Mandatory Occurrence Report (MOR) following the occurrence of an incident type listed in the ANR. The ANR is a subsidiary legislation to the Civil Aviation Act 1976 and it can be viewed on “Laws of Fiji” website.
Occurrence can be submitted to CAAF by using OR001 – Mandatory Occurrence Reporting form. This form is available on the CAAF website. Note that you can use the following forms to report other related events:
| Form Id | Title |
|---|---|
| OR 001 | Official MOR Form |
| OR 002A | Bird Strike/Incident Notification |
| OR 002B | Supplementary Bird Strike Reporting |
| OR 003 | Occurrence Investigation & Closure Report |
| OR 004 | Wake Vortex Encounter Reporting Form for Pilots |
| OR 005 (ANSPs) | Wake Vortex Encounter Reporting Form Air Navigation Service Providers |
| OR 010 | Fiji Confidential Aviation Incident Report (FCAIR) |
| QA 108 | Feedback Form |
Alternatively, you can call and drop a voicemail on CAAF’s Aviation Safety Line ( 0800 6723219) to make a confidential report.
Standards
CAAF generally updates their rulemaking and civil aviation rules documents on a regular basis, which may vary depending on several factors, including:
• Legislative Changes: Updates may occur in response to new laws or amendments to existing legislation. Some may be driven by the International Civil Aviation Organisation who publish Standards and Recommended Practices for the aviation community worldwide.
• Safety Incidents: Following significant safety incidents or findings, CAAF may revise rules to enhance safety measures.
• Technological Advancements: The introduction of new technologies may prompt updates to ensure regulations remain relevant and effective.
• Public Consultation: CAAF often engages in public consultation processes, leading to updates based on stakeholder feedback.
Stakeholders are typically informed through:
- Official Publications: Updates are published in official documents, such as the Aeronautical Information Circulars, Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) website or Aviation Safety Bulletins.
- Public Notices: Announcements may be made via public notices or press releases, in both print and digital mediums on the CAAF website.
- Consultation Papers: CAAF may issue consultation papers outlining proposed changes and inviting feedback from the relevant operator or agency within Fiji.
Yes, the public can participate in the rulemaking process. CAAF often welcomes comments and suggestions from stakeholders during consultation periods, allowing for a collaborative approach to rulemaking