GAP booklets are the best advice we can give on aviation practice.
Download your own copy of the booklets below or request printed copies via our online order form.
Becoming a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer [PDF 2.4 MB]
For anyone thinking of taking up a career that’s varied, highly skilled, and absolutely critical to aviation safety, this booklet gives the nuts and bolts of how to get started.
Revised March 2021
Being a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer - junior [PDF 713 KB]
Following on the success of How to be a pilot – junior, the CAA’s safety promotion team has now produced Being a LAME – junior, introducing 8-13 year olds to an aviation maintenance career.
Published November 2019
How to be a chief flying instructor [PDF 763 KB]
This guide outlines the basic responsibilities associated with – and the personal and professional qualities needed for – a role that is complex, busy and highly skilled.
Published May 2017
How to be a pilot [PDF 1.9 MB]
Whether you want to be a weekend flier, or an airline captain, initially you’ll follow much the same process. This booklet explains what you need to know to start your journey to become a pilot.
Revised June 2022
How to be a pilot - junior [PDF 2.6 MB]
The booklet introduces 8-12 year olds to what is involved in becoming a pilot; and to a possible career in aviation. This latest version now includes information about the Air Cadets and Youth Glide New Zealand.
Revised August 2023
How to be a safety manager [PDF 836 KB]
This booklet includes advice on the personal and professional qualities needed to be an effective safety manager overseeing a robust safety management system. It also includes brief guidance from current safety managers on the role.
Published February 2020
How to be a senior person [PDF 787 KB]
Organisation certificate holders are required to have people designated as senior persons with specific responsibilities. This booklet prepares would-be senior persons for what will be required of them.
Revised September 2020
How to be an aircraft owner [PDF 1.4 MB]
Owning their own aircraft is a dream for many pilots. But owning an aircraft carries many responsibilities and obligations. This booklet describes what those are, for each category of aircraft.
Revised September 2020
