
OVERDUE ATF and/or PPL Renewal - POOR SERVICE FROM SACAA MUST CHANGE
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Re: OVERDUE ATF and/or PPL Renewal - POOR SERVICE FROM SACAA MUST CHANGE
Submitted 9 March. Received 29 March. 1 day short of 3 weeks. I can live with that 

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Re: OVERDUE ATF and/or PPL Renewal - POOR SERVICE FROM SACAA MUST CHANGE
I had to throw some toys with the CAA insisting my medical has expired. Does nobody there understand that medical certificates are actually generated by their system? The doctor and pilot simply inputs information. Took 6 emails and 4 phone calls to get them to process my license.
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Re: OVERDUE ATF and/or PPL Renewal - POOR SERVICE FROM SACAA MUST CHANGE
Just got my ATF issued in a week - can't really complain about that.
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Re: OVERDUE ATF and/or PPL Renewal - POOR SERVICE FROM SACAA MUST CHANGE
Is there any way a renewal for CPL can be emailed? I am unfortunately not having a good experience with Aviation Assist
I have no intention of gunning them as i only hear good stuff and i have used them many years ago. However this time round is a bit time consuming and frustrating. I would like to email or deliver by courier if not.
Thanks in advance

Thanks in advance
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Re: OVERDUE ATF and/or PPL Renewal - POOR SERVICE FROM SACAA MUST CHANGE
...put some pressure mate!Rotor kop wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 9:13 pmIs there any way a renewal for CPL can be emailed? I am unfortunately not having a good experience with Aviation AssistI have no intention of gunning them as i only hear good stuff and i have used them many years ago. However this time round is a bit time consuming and frustrating. I would like to email or deliver by courier if not.
Thanks in advance
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Re: OVERDUE ATF and/or PPL Renewal - POOR SERVICE FROM SACAA MUST CHANGE
I dont have the time. I have like 3 working days left to get my renewal booked into CAA. 27 days has passed already and i am still nowhere closer (only R525 poorer).V5 - LEO wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 10:17 pm...put some pressure mate!Rotor kop wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 9:13 pmIs there any way a renewal for CPL can be emailed? I am unfortunately not having a good experience with Aviation AssistI have no intention of gunning them as i only hear good stuff and i have used them many years ago. However this time round is a bit time consuming and frustrating. I would like to email or deliver by courier if not.
Thanks in advance
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Re: OVERDUE ATF and/or PPL Renewal - POOR SERVICE FROM SACAA MUST CHANGE
aircrewapplications@caa.co.za - as per their noticeRotor kop wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 9:13 pmIs there any way a renewal for CPL can be emailed? I am unfortunately not having a good experience with Aviation AssistI have no intention of gunning them as i only hear good stuff and i have used them many years ago. However this time round is a bit time consuming and frustrating. I would like to email or deliver by courier if not.
Thanks in advance
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Re: OVERDUE ATF and/or PPL Renewal - POOR SERVICE FROM SACAA MUST CHANGE
Thank you very much. I found that today but was unsure if it was still valid. Will send off tomorrowSegg wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 6:12 pmaircrewapplications@caa.co.za - as per their noticeRotor kop wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 9:13 pmIs there any way a renewal for CPL can be emailed? I am unfortunately not having a good experience with Aviation AssistI have no intention of gunning them as i only hear good stuff and i have used them many years ago. However this time round is a bit time consuming and frustrating. I would like to email or deliver by courier if not.
Thanks in advance


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Re: OVERDUE ATF and/or PPL Renewal - POOR SERVICE FROM SACAA MUST CHANGE
Submitted ATF application through Aeroclub (Membership Support Initiative) on 21 April. Received digital copy from Aeroclub 29 April. Original on its way by courier. There was an intevening public holiday too.
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Re: OVERDUE ATF and/or PPL Renewal - POOR SERVICE FROM SACAA MUST CHANGE
Hi
what is the SA CAA address to pick up your ATF
thanks
Brett
what is the SA CAA address to pick up your ATF
thanks
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Re: OVERDUE ATF and/or PPL Renewal - POOR SERVICE FROM SACAA MUST CHANGE
Hi Brett.
I received this today................
Good day,
Kindly note that your ATF application has been finalised.
Should you wish to collect the original certificate you are requested to follow these steps All collections will be from the Midrand Office.
For
Self Collection,
Please copy and paste this link into your browser. It works bets with Chrome.
https://protect-za.mimecast.com/s/e5Z_C ... WMv2fPPfCc
For
Bulk Collection by Agents
Please notify - currencyfees@caa.co.za - for C of A and - atf@caa.co.za - for ATF 24hrs prior to collection.
Collection only on Tuesdays and Thursdays No collection Mondays and Fridays
For
Courier Collection
Tuesdays and Thursdays only Couriers require an email from the applicant with the correct AC details.
SACAA personnel will not be held responsible for incorrect collections by either agents or couriers.
I received this today................
Good day,
Kindly note that your ATF application has been finalised.
Should you wish to collect the original certificate you are requested to follow these steps All collections will be from the Midrand Office.
For
Self Collection,
Please copy and paste this link into your browser. It works bets with Chrome.
https://protect-za.mimecast.com/s/e5Z_C ... WMv2fPPfCc
For
Bulk Collection by Agents
Please notify - currencyfees@caa.co.za - for C of A and - atf@caa.co.za - for ATF 24hrs prior to collection.
Collection only on Tuesdays and Thursdays No collection Mondays and Fridays
For
Courier Collection
Tuesdays and Thursdays only Couriers require an email from the applicant with the correct AC details.
SACAA personnel will not be held responsible for incorrect collections by either agents or couriers.
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Re: OVERDUE ATF and/or PPL Renewal - POOR SERVICE FROM SACAA MUST CHANGE
Submitted ATF application through Aeroclub (Membership Support Initiative) on 07 May. Received digital copy from Aeroclub 19 May. Original on its way by courier.
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I can live with that....
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Re: OVERDUE ATF and/or PPL Renewal - POOR SERVICE FROM SACAA MUST CHANGE
Compliments to the SACAA.
Following some reports of pretty poor service regarding renewal procesess I submitted my paperwork via email with PoP of the required fees on Tuesday 15th June and received an email request to login to the new portal today 20th June. 5 days total, 3.5 working days.
Logged in and license renewed valid and all endorsements, medical, restrictions and ratings correct.
Now just to collect my card.....
Good work SACAA...

Following some reports of pretty poor service regarding renewal procesess I submitted my paperwork via email with PoP of the required fees on Tuesday 15th June and received an email request to login to the new portal today 20th June. 5 days total, 3.5 working days.
Logged in and license renewed valid and all endorsements, medical, restrictions and ratings correct.
Now just to collect my card.....
Good work SACAA...



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Re: OVERDUE ATF and/or PPL Renewal - POOR SERVICE FROM SACAA MUST CHANGE
Did you submit the passport photo electronically or hard copy? If electronically, did you submit the correctly resized image or simply a high def image? Cheerskwest wrote: ↑Sun Jun 20, 2021 2:45 pmCompliments to the SACAA.
Following some reports of pretty poor service regarding renewal procesess I submitted my paperwork via email with PoP of the required fees on Tuesday 15th June and received an email request to login to the new portal today 20th June. 5 days total, 3.5 working days.
Logged in and license renewed valid and all endorsements, medical, restrictions and ratings correct.
Now just to collect my card.....
Good work SACAA...![]()
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Re: OVERDUE ATF and/or PPL Renewal - POOR SERVICE FROM SACAA MUST CHANGE
Yip, pretty much the same as me.kwest wrote: ↑Sun Jun 20, 2021 2:45 pmCompliments to the SACAA.
Following some reports of pretty poor service regarding renewal procesess I submitted my paperwork via email with PoP of the required fees on Tuesday 15th June and received an email request to login to the new portal today 20th June. 5 days total, 3.5 working days.
Logged in and license renewed valid and all endorsements, medical, restrictions and ratings correct.
Now just to collect my card.....
Good work SACAA...![]()
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But your second last comment, "Now to collect my card".....
2 months later I'm still waiting....
