ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Civil Aviation Act
39B. Aviation personnel certificates
Edition: 2024-04-26 · In force
39B. Aviation personnel certificates
(1)Any person having the requisite qualifications may file with the Authority an application for an aviation personnel certificate.(2)Where the Authority finds, after investigation, that the applicant possesses the proper qualifications for, and is physically able to perform, the duties pertaining to the aviation personnel certificate sought, it shall issue such certificate.(3)The Authority may consider prior issuance of an aviation personnel certificate by a foreign country that is a member of the International Civil Aviation Organization as satisfactory evidence, in whole or in part, that the applicant possesses the qualifications and physical ability to perform the duties pertaining to the aviation personnel certificate sought.(4)The certificate may contain such terms and tests of physical fitness as the Authority may determine to be necessary to assure safety in civil aviation.(5)The Authority may adopt rules to determine the categories and eligibility requirements of certificates to be issued to aviation personnel including personnel in charge of training and inspection of crew members or personnel engaged in the maintenance of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers and appliances.(6)The Authority may issue certificate of validation with respect to an aviation personnel certificate issued by another state.(7)A holder of an aviation document or any person affected by this Act shall observe and comply with any rules, orders, directives, circulars, notices, regulation, licence or certificate issued under this Act.