(1) An applicant for a Class II test pilot rating shall—
(a) be the holder of a valid PPL or higher grade licence;
(b) have completed not less than 500 hours flight time of which not less than 300 hours were as PIC;
(c) be the holder of the appropriate aircraft category rating;
(d) be the holder of the appropriate aircraft class rating; and
(e) satisfy the Director that he has adequate knowledge of test flying techniques.
(2) An applicant for a Class I test pilot rating shall—
(a) be the holder of a valid PPL or higher grade licence;
(b) have completed not less than 1000 hours’ flight time of which not less that 700 hours were as PIC;
(c) be the holder of the appropriate aircraft category rating;
(d) be the holder of the appropriate aircraft class rating; and
(e) satisfy the Director that he has successfully completed a recognised test pilot course.