For agricultural operators who need both their Agricultural Competency Assessment
(ACA) and Operational Competency Assessment (OCA), AirEx can now complete
these together.

That means less time away from your business and a more streamlined assessment
process. And with examiners located throughout New Zealand, we’re able to support
operators nationwide.

Manned and unmanned

Current Pilot Chemical Rating due to expire? Pilot Chemical Ratings are only valid for 5 years. Our refresher gets manned (helicopter and fixed-wing) and unmanned (drone) pilots back up to date with the current rules and best practice, so you can keep your rating current.

You’ll need a Pilot Chemical Rating before you can apply agrichemicals from the air, whether you fly a helicopter, a fixed-wing aircraft or an agricultural drone. Over two days, our lead instructors Bill and Adam take you through what you need to know to do the job safely, legally and well.

What we cover

• How aerial application works
• Calibrating your equipment
• Managing spray drift
• NZS 8409 and the rules you need to follow
• Health and safety around agrichemicals

Course content is aligned with CAA Advisory Circular AC61-16 – Pilot Chemical Ratings.

Pre-requisite: Either a Part 61 pilot licence (CPL) or a Fenix UAS Advanced Remote Pilot Certificate or equivalent.