Aviation Exams now Available in Samoa 

Apia, SAMOA – 15 April 2026 – It has been a long time coming for persons in the aviation industry to finally have exams made available in Samoa.

In the past, anyone who wanted to sit an exam had to go to New Zealand to sit the Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME), Commercial Pilots License (CPL) and Air Traffic Controller License (ATCL). Unless it was government or company funded, this proved to be very costly as the individual would have to pay for his own airfare, accommodation and examination fees.

However, with the examinations now available in country, the major cost is much reduced to the examination fees estimated at SAT$400 per subject.

Boeing 787 left engine cowling open during a defect at Faleolo International Airport.

This is also a timely step as the Samoan government plans to re-establish its international jet services overseas in the coming year and the need for internationally accredited personnel locally to provide the technical service.

The availability of the exams in country will also be a positive step in drawing more local personnel towards building their careers in the aviation industry.

The exams are Civil Aviation Authority accredited and is delivered and supervised by Aspeq Assessment Specialists. Registrations and bookings can be made through their website https://caanz.aspeqexams.com/