The Minister delegates certain privileges to qualified people such as Authorized Persons and Pilot Examiners "P.E." (initially called DFTE). These last are appointed according to established criteria and needs, in order to act in the name of the Minister to give some services in order to accelerate the delivery process of Canadian Aviation Documents.

Authorized Persons:

These Authorized Persons represent the Minister of Transport to issue certain privileges, under certain conditions, to meet the needs of industry adequately, effectively and quickly.

The role of an Authorized Person is to make sure that the candidates meet all the requirements before delivering certain privileges conferring by their letter of authorization. The authorized person must make sure that the documentation subjected is completed and is not falsified in addition to check that all the required forms are well completed in conformity with the Canadian Aviation Regulations (including the Standards) and the Aeronautics Act, then submitted within Ministry prescribed times.

The Authorized Persons Guidelines works out more on the responsibilities, the conditions of nomination and the requirements for the delivery of privileges. (Manual under revision not publicated yet)

Authorized Persons List, Quebec Region:

• Aeroplane Category
• Helicopter Category
• Ultra-light Category
• Glider Category
• Balloon Category
• Gyroplane Category (none actually)

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Application for Appointment as an Authorized Person

Authorization Form for disclosure of personal information to the public by Transport Canada, to be completed by the Authorized Person (PDF Format)

To obtain information and form concerning the Authorized Person Appointment Request and general conditions, contact the Personnel Licensing (General Aviation) of Quebec region.

Note:  Any Authorized Person shall advised Transport Canada, by writing, of any change belong to his/her appointment, including the personal information he/she authorized to disclose to the public. 

Pilot Examiners "P.E." (initially called Designated Flight Test Examiners (D.F.T.E.):

In accordance with the program, the Pilot Examiners represent the Minister of Transport to manage recreational, private, professional, multi-engine and instrument rating flight tests to the candidates according to the Standards, having followed their flight training on an aircraft belong to a certified Flight Training School, Aeroplane and Helicopter categories.

The role of a Pilot Examiner is to verify the candidate flight skills by appropriate exercises, in order to obtain the pilot permit, licence or qualification. These privileges are conferred to them for a determined period, subject to the conditions stipulated in their letter of authorization as well as validity of their pilot licence and qualifications.

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Application for Pilot Examiner (26-0652)  

Pilot Examiners List, Quebec Region

Pilot Examiner Manual (TP14277E)

Additional Procedures for Instrument Pilot Examiners

Authorization Form for disclosure of personal information to the public by Transport Canada, to be completed by the P.E. (PDF Format)

Flight Test forms for PE must be ordered at Datamark System by phone 1-800-263-2235 or fax 1-888-262-1368.

Note:  Any Pilot Examiners shall advised Transport Canada, by writing, of any change concerning their appointment, including the personal information he/she authorized to disclose to the public. 

NOTICE:  The Canadian Aviation Regulations, including the Standards, Policy Letters, revisions and other documents which are attached to it, will always have precedence on the information contained in this document.