LICENSING DEPARTMENT

Controller Certificate

Controller Certificate Requirements and Procedures

APPLICABILITY

The certificate applies to individuals conducting commercial RPA operations and non-commercial operations involving large RPAs or restricted airspace.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must submit a written, sworn application, including personal details, relevant experience, and training documentation.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, an applicant must:

  • Complete RPA-specific training from the manufacturer.
  • Have at least five hours of operational experience outside controlled airspace.
  • Pass the RPAS exam and a flight demonstration conducted by the authority.

CERTIFICATE CONDITIONS

The authority may impose operational restrictions based on safety considerations, such as limiting the type of RPAs controlled, operational areas, or requiring Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC).

CERTIFICATE CONTENTS

The certificate includes the controller's name, address, PEL number, conditions and limitations, type rating, and validity period.

VALIDITY AND CANCELLATION

The certificate is valid for five years unless amended, revoked, or voluntarily surrendered.

The authority may issue a show cause notice if safety concerns arise and has the right to suspend or cancel the certificate based on violations.

Foreign RPA controller certificates may be validated for one year, subject to verification and compliance with local experience requirements.

FOR MORE CONCERNS AND INQUIRIES

Phone: (02) 8246-4988 loc 2121

Email: lcd@caap.gov.ph

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