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Why is it so complicated to understand what's required to get a aircraft engineer licence, and category exclusions lifted?
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Understanding CASA and ASQA
The aviation training sector has been riddled with confusion and misinformation, with several training organisations adding to the chaos - here's how Licencing works in Australia.
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Before going into detail, it is worth noting that the there are two bodies responsible for setting the rules regarding recency – specifically ASQA and CASA. Both have their independent requirements, and unfortunately, this leads to some contradictions.
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