Australian Parachute Federation Jump Pilot Authorisation - AG - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You will require this authorisation if you are the operator of an aircraft engaged in parachute training operations.

Parachute training operations include all flights where a novice or learner parachutist will be jumping from your aircraft. Please note that if you are the pilot of a balloon and you intend to have parachutists jumping from the balloon you must be the holder of a commercial or private aircraft (balloon) licence.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this authorisation, you must ensure that:

you have undertaken a Jump Pilot Authorisation course
you have successfully completed written and practical examinations with an APF (Australian Parachute Federation) approved examiner
you operate in accordance with the APF Jump Pilot's Manual
the aircraft you intend to operate has a current maintenance release
you hold the appropriate aviation licences
the aircraft you intend to operate is equipped with the necessary radio equipment.

To apply for this authorisation, you must first obtain a membership with the Australian Parachute Federation. To obtain membership, you must complete a M1 application form and send to Australian Parachute Federation for processing.

Duration

One year

Expiry

30 June

Fees

Task	Type	Business Structure	Description
Apply	Application	All	Please contact the Contact Officer for details about the Jump Pilot Authorisation application fees.

Forms

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Application for Australian Parachute Federation Jump Pilot Authorisation - The online Jump Pilot Authorisation Application (J1) is only available once logged into the APF Website. Once logged in you can find the application under the Members / Forms and Applications menu.
Apply	Other, Sole Trader	New or Renewing Membership Application 2024 / 25 (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Civil Aviation Act 1988 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 Australian Government

Transfer

This authorisation is not transferable.

Administering agency

Australian Parachute Federation

Contact details

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Secretary / Licence Officer

Australian Parachute Federation
Operating address:	Portal Office West Unit 3 2994 Logan Road Underwood, Queensland 4119
Mailing address:	PO BOX 1440 Springwood, Queensland 4127
Phone:	07 3457 0100
Website:	Australian Parachute Federation (Opens in new window)

Supporting information

Aircraft and Jump Pilot Information (Opens in new window)

Australian Parachute Federation Jump Pilot Authorisation - Australian Government