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The following Flying Display roles require a behavioural and attitudinal fitness assessment, in line with the CAA Fitness of Character Policy Framework, before undertaking the relevant duties:

  • Flying Display Director (FDD)
  • Airborne Flying Display Director (AFDD)
  • Display Authorisation Evaluator (DAE)
  • Display pilot (Display Authorisation (DA))

Behavioural and attitudinal assessment indicators

When making an assessment on the suitability of a candidate to hold a Flying Display role, the CAA looks for evidence relating to your:

  • attitude
  • integrity, credibility, honesty and openness
  • diligence
  • soundness of judgement
  • willingness to obey the law
  • likelihood of risk generating

These qualities can be demonstrated by:

  • past compliance with regulatory obligations
  • any enforcement action made by regulatory authorities
  • a history of deliberate or reckless provision of false or misleading information made to a relevant authority in relation to any regulated or business activity
  • dishonest behaviour or other improper conduct
  • previous engagement with the CAA

When to apply?

An SRG1303B Application for fitness assessment for a flying display role should be completed and submitted:

  • annually before, or alongside, the first Flying Display application made each year by an FDD
  • when appointed and / or reappointed as a DAE
  • on initial application for a DA
  • for all DA revalidations, upgrades and renewals.

Once the SRG 1303B has been completed, the form can be attached to an email and sent to ga@caa.co.uk.

What happens next?

Following assessment, an appropriate notification will be sent to the applicant either to request further information or to confirm a satisfactory outcome.

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