| ID | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Operator ID | Registration and the aircraft label |
| Flyer ID | Showing you passed the required theory test |
| Remote ID | The manufacturer’s RID configuration process |
Start with who is responsible.
The person flying and the operator can be different people. A parent or an organisation may be the operator while someone else pilots the aircraft. Decide who is responsible before opening a registration application.
Someone registering as an operator must be at least 18. An organisation uses its own registration route and names an accountable manager. Do not put a staff member’s personal registration into a company aircraft just because they are configuring it.
Use the right account.
Existing registrants should start with My registration. New operators can use the individual or organisation service in our CAA services directory. If you already have one type of ID, check the account before creating another registration.
Example: one operator, two pilots
A business manages an aircraft used by two employees. Its operator registration and each pilot’s competence are separate checks. Swapping pilots does not mean typing a Flyer ID into a field that asks for the operator’s Remote ID.
Sources & review.
Official guidance behind this answer
Source review: 26 October 2026. Our practical checklists are editorial aids. Check the current source and your operation’s conditions before making a flying decision.