Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-3-204 - Agricultural Aircraft Pilot License (AAP); Drone Pilot License (DPL)

In addition to the provisions found under R3-3-200, the following apply to this Section.

A. An individual shall not act as an agricultural aircraft pilot or drone pilot without:

1. A valid agricultural aircraft pilot license (AAP) for aircraft pilots, or drone pilot license (DPL) for drone, issued under this Section, and

2. If application work will be done for hire or exchange of services, a valid commercial applicator certification issued under R3-3-208.

B. The Department shall not issue or renew an AAP or DPL, and an existing AAP or DPL is invalid unless the applicant or license holder:

1. has a valid commercial pilot's certificate issued by the FAA as prescribed under 14 CFR §§ 137.1 et seq. (amended March 5, 2018, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chap-ter-I/subchapter-G/part-137). This material is incorporated by reference, is on file with the Department and does not include any later amendments or editions; or

2. has a valid drone pilot's certificate for a DPL that has been issued by the FAA under 14 CFR §§ 107.1 et seq. (amended January 15, 2021, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107/subpart-A) This material is incorporated by reference, is on file with the Department and does not include any later amendments or editions.

C. An individual applying for an AAP or DPL, initial or renewal, shall provide the following information on a form obtained from the Department:

1. Name and signature of the applicant;

2. Date of application;

3. Address, e-mail address, and daytime telephone number of the applicant;

4. License renewal period;

5. Name, physical address, mailing address, e-mail address, and daytime telephone number of the applicant's employer, if applicable;

6. As applicable, a current copy of the applicant's:

a. commercial pilot certificate issued by the FAA for an AAP applicant, if not previously filed with the Department; or

b. drone pilot's certificate issued by the FAA for a DPL applicant, if not previously filed with the Department.

7. Applicant's commercial applicator certification number;

8. Whether the applicant has had a similar certification or license revoked, suspended, or denied in this or any other jurisdiction during the three years before the date of application and the nature of the violation; and

9. Information and documentation indicating that the individual's presence in the United States is authorized under federal law according to A.R.S. § 41-1080, if not on file.

D. The applicant shall submit the completed application to the Department, accompanied by a $50 fee for each year or portion of the year during which the license is valid.

E. An agricultural aircraft pilot license is not transferable, expires on December 31, and is valid for one or two years depending on the renewal period selected by the applicant.

F. Examinations.

1. The Department shall administer examinations by appointment at every Environmental Services Division office. In addition to the core examination required in R3-3-202, an applicant shall demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following by scoring at least 75 percent on the written examination administered by the Department:

a. Safe flight and application procedures, including steps to be taken before starting a pesticide application, such as survey of the area to be treated, and considering the possible hazards to public health;

b. Calibration of aerial application equipment; and

c. Operation and application in the vicinity of schools, child care facilities, health care institutions, and residences.

2. An individual who fails the examination may retake it no more than three times in a 12-month period and shall not retake an examination until at least seven days have elapsed from the date of the last examination.

G. Renewal; expired license.

1. An applicant may renew an expired license without retaking the written examinations in subsection (F) under the following conditions:

a. The applicant submits the completed application and fee within 30 days after the expiration date, and

b. The applicant does not provide any pesticide-related service after the date the license expired until the date the renewal is effective.

2. All other applicants for renewal shall retake the written examinations prescribed in subsection (F).

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-3-204

Adopted effective November 20, 1987 (Supp. 87-4). Renumbered from R3-10-204 (Supp. 91-4). Former Section R3-3-204 renumbered to R3-3-205; new R3-3-204 renumbered from R3-3-203 and amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 276, effective March 6, 2004 (Supp. 04-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 89, effective 3/4/2024.