There is a considerable amount of information regarding the CASA PEXO Exam system available on CASA’s ATPL Exams Page.
The ATPL examination is made up of seven separate examinations. These are:
- Flight Planning (AFPA)
- Navigation (ANAV)
- Performance and Loading (APLA)
- Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems (AASA)
- Human Factors (AHUF)
- Meteorology (AMET)
- Air Law (AALW)
It is highly recommended that you complete the Performance and Loading course before completing Flight Planning as many of the concepts in Flight Planning are first introduced in Performance and Loading.
Individual Subject Credits
All ATPL exams are individual examinations. Candidates may choose to sit any number of papers at any particular sitting and be credited with a pass in each examination separately. When all subjects have been passed, a candidate is awarded a pass in the ATPL examination.
Examination Pre-Requisites
The pre-qualification requirements for the ATPL is a pass in the Australian CPL(A) theory examination or a CPL(A) Licence. You will be unable to book an examination unless you meet this requirement.
In particular, overseas students should note that they must hold a CASA CPL(A) or have a pass in all seven parts of the CASA CPL(A) theory exam to meet pre requisite qualifications for sitting CASA ATPL(A) PEXO Exams. It is essential for overseas students to contact the CASA Flight Crew Examination and/or Licencing Sections to confirm they meet this requirement prior to booking their CASA ATPL examinations.
Perpetual Validity Period
The ATPL credit once issued, will remain valid indefinitely. This may be reviewed at a later date.
Two Year Time Frame
As of 1 September, 2014 a candidate has two years to pass all seven ATPL examinations to be awarded an ATPL theory pass.
Pass Mark Required
The pass mark for each CASA examination is 70%, except for the Air Law where the pass mark is 80%.
Exam Fees
ASPEQ has a contract for the nationwide delivery of Flight Crew licensing examinations for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). ASPEQ is responsible for the booking and delivery of the examinations through a network of examination sites, while CASA is responsible for the provisions of the examinations through their PEXO Exam System.
The fees for the examination service is split into two parts –
- CASA Examination Fee
- ASPEQ Examination Delivery Fee
Examination Venues
CASA PEXO Exams can be sat a many CASA authorised exam centres Australia wide.
Booking your CASA/ASPEQ PEXO Exams
All CASA Flight Crew Licencing Exams are to be booked through ASPEQ’s website.
There are two parts to the ATPL Examination fees – a CASA fee and an ASPEQ fee.
The CASA examination fees are for the PEXO Exam service provided by CASA via their web-based delivery system. The ASPEQ exam delivery fees are charged for each examination subject required. The fee structure is based around the length of the examination subject as this determines the amount of computer time used to deliver the subject. Please see CASA’s website for current exam fee information for AASA, APLA and AFPA or AALW, AHUF, ANAV and AMET.
IMPORTANT NOTE: CASA and ASPEQ PEXO fees are NOT included in our course fees for Full Time Ground School or Distance Learning Courses. If you are attending our Full Time Ground School Classes we have pre-booked CASA PEXO Exam sessions for our students at the end of each subject. If requested, we can book your exam in one of these sessions for you on your first day in class and charge the exams fees to your account. Our pre booked sessions mean you do not need to book your own CASA PEXO Exams for subjects you do in class with us. You must book your own CASA PEXO Exams for any Distance Learning subjects you study.
Before booking any CASA PEXO Exams candidates need to be sure of their eligibility and timing before making a booking.