C-PAASS Application Open – Become a 2024 Certified-Professional Aerial Applicator Safety Steward!
The 2024 Certified-Professional Aerial Applicator Safety Steward (C-PAASS) application is now open! This annual, individual certification for ag pilots, both operator and non-operator, serves to recognize a strong commitment to safety, professionalism and the pursuit of continuous improvement. Use it to positively distinguish yourself to insurers, customers, regulators and others outside the industry — and be a part of the force advancing safety, and changing the narrative, for agricultural aviation on a national level.
Individuals seeking 2024 certification will need to meet the following requirements:
New for 2024 and offered at no cost to NAAA members, NAAA and NAAREF have released the following two online courses listed below. Completion of each is required for 2024 certification. This is only the beginning. It is anticipated that future years will provide the opportunity for individuals to choose from a catalog of available courses for certification.
Avoiding Wire Strike Accidents
This 2-hour self-paced course is based on the 2022-2023 PAASS Program’s Human Factors module of the same title. It covers wire strike statistics, reconnaissance, forecasting and decision-making. (Course ID: 24-HF-01) Note: Individuals who have taken the Utilities / Aviation Specialists Flying in the Wire and Obstruction Environment course in-person within the last 12 months (at the Ag Aviation Expo, a state meeting, etc.) can waive this online course requirement upon request.
The Impact of Each Droplet – Part 1
This 30-minute self-paced course is a spray application primer in droplet size terminology and industry standards. Topics covered include droplet size statistics, droplet spectrum categories, coverage and drift potential. As the first course in a same-titled series, it lays the foundations for more in-depth courses centered around optimizing aerial spray applications. (Course ID: 24-EP-01)
You can check your C-PAASS eligibility anytime. Once you have completed all the component requirements, including the two courses above, you can apply online for 2024 C-PAASS! You can find more detailed instructions on applying here.