Air Operator Certificate AOC

 Air Operator Certificate


After the issuance of an Airline License to an operator by the Federal Government of Pakistan, it is a regulatory requirement to obtain an Air Operator Certificate (AOC).

• The purpose of an AOC (Air Operators Certificate) is to ensure that any person or company operating aircraft for the purpose of commercial air transportation do so in a regulated and safe manner.

• It is a requirement of ICAO Annex 6, (Operation of Aircraft), EU-OPS and CARs 1994 that the AOC shall be granted before any commercial operation takes place.

• The operator shall comply with all the requirements of Civil Aviation Regulations, and ensure that:-
- The applicant has demonstrated that his Equipment, Ground Handling, Organization Staffing and Training Programmed are adequate to secure the safe operation of the types of aircraft to be included in the AOC
- The applicant can establish and maintain a satisfactory method of supervision of the Flight Operation.
- The aircraft are provided with servicing and maintenance facility and a system of maintenance control is established.
 - The management structure is appropriate and personnel selected by the operator for specified   management positions have required experience and qualification.
  - Manuals have been prepared in advance which describe in detail how company personnel are    required to carry out their duties.
  -  Aircraft meet the appropriate standards and have been proven in flight to be acceptable to the    operation proposed

• The operator shall be issued with the type of AOC for Commercial Operations Airline, Charter, and Aerial Work after the successful demonstration of the regulatory requirements
to CAA.

• Once certificated, the operator is responsible for ongoing compliance with the requirements of relevant legislation. The CAA is required to continually monitor the operation to ensure compliance.

Failure by the operator to comply may result in suspension or cancellation of the AOC.


EASA M-10 ESSAY QUESTION:
What is the procedure for issuance of AOC license. Explain its 4 Types.

Comments

  1. It is mandatory requirement for an operator to get AOC lisence.
    AOC lisence is issued by DG CAA after the approval from the federal government.
    It is in accordance with the Civial Aviation rule 1994 , National Aviation policy and Air Navigation order ANO-0011-ATR .
    Divided into four types
    1-Regular public transport: it is for the carriage of passengers , cargo and mail for remuneration and licence is given by the approval of DG CAA after federal government approves.
    2- Charter : It is for any specific purpose of air operation , it has two main classes of
    *Domestic
    Class 1
    Class 2
    *International
    Class 1
    Class 2
    Class 1 is for A/C with weight less than 5700 kg
    Class 2 , those A/Cs having weight more than or equal to 5700 kg.
    Lisence in this category is issued by DG CAA after the approval of the federal government under Civil aviation rules 1994.
    3-Aerial work lisence: this is for the purpose of photography , rescue and operations , agriculture etc.
    Similarly liscensing body is DG CAA after the approval of the federal government.
    It has futher two types of international and domestic with classes 1 and 2 having weight less than 5700 kg of aircraft and more than 5700 kg respectively.
    4-Tourism promotion: this is basically for the purpose of tourism promotion.

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    1. good work. please note that AOC is not a license, its a certificate. Do not use the word License with AOC.

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  2. General:
    AOC is required after the isuance of airline license. Airline license is issued by federal government. It is to ensure that any person or company operating aircraft for commercial purpose and to do so in an organized and safe manner.According to ICAO Annex 6, EU-OPS and CARs 1994 it is compulsory to take AOC before any commercial operation. AOC certifies that the applicant has adequate staff for ensuring security of passengers and other goods.It also certifies for satisfactory supervision of aircraft and staff. AOC also certifies for:
    1 Aircrafts are maintained properly.
    2 Aircrafts meet the appropriate requirement.

    Failure by the operator to comply may result in suspension or cancellation of the AOC.
    Types:
    The following are the types of AOC:
    ● REGULAR PUBLIC TRANSPORT
    Operation involving transport of passengers, cargo, or mail. This licence is issued by DG CAA after approval of federal govt.
    ●CHARTER
    This licence is also issued by DG CAA after approval of federal govt. Where applicable for carriage of passengers and cargo in the following catagories:
    1)charter domestic
    Class 1, class 2
    2)charter international
    Class 1, class 2
    Class 1 means aircrafts less then 5700 kg
    Class 2 means aircrafts with no weight limits
    ●AERIAL WORK LICENCE
    In this operation air craft is used for special services such as agriculture, construction etc.
    It also has 2 classes
    1)Arial work domestic
    Class1 , class 2
    2)Arial work international
    Class 1, class 2
    Class 1 operates with aircraft less then 5700kg
    Class 2 operates with aircraft with weight 5700 kg or more
    ●TOURISM PROMOTION AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION [trpi]
    Flight operation in which aircraft is used to promote tourism and regional conectivity including helicopter services. This operation will be scheduled in accordance with existing national aviation policy and PCAA regulations.

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    1. The answer is copy pasted. Please be confident enough to use your own mind and wording.

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  3. After the insurance of aircraft licence to an operator by the federal govt of pakistan it is the requirenment to obtain AOC.
    General:
    AOC is required after the isuance of airline license. Airline license is issued by federal government. It is to ensure that any person or company operating aircraft for commercial purpose and to do so in an organized and safe manner.According to ICAO Annex 6, EU-OPS and CARs 1994 it is compulsory to take AOC before any commercial operation. AOC certifies that the applicant has adequate staff for ensuring security of passengers and other goods.It also certifies for satisfactory supervision of aircraft and staff. AOC also certifies for:
    1 Aircrafts are maintained properly.
    2 Aircrafts meet the appropriate requirement.

    Failure by the operator to comply may result in suspension or cancellation of the AOC

    The following are the types of AOC:
    ● REGULAR PUBLIC TRANSPORT
    Operation involving transport of passengers, cargo, or mail. This licence is issued by DG CAA after approval of federal govt.
    ●CHARTER
    This licence is also issued by DG CAA after approval of federal govt. Where applicable for carriage of passengers and cargo in the following catagories:
    1)charter domestic
    Class 1, class 2
    2)charter international
    Class 1, class 2
    Class 1 means aircrafts less then 5700 kg
    Class 2 means aircrafts with no weight limits
    ●AERIAL WORK LICENCE
    In this operation air craft is used for special services such as agriculture, construction etc.
    It also has 2 classes
    1)Arial work domestic
    Class1 , class 2
    2)Arial work international
    Class 1, class 2
    Class 1 operates with aircraft less then 5700kg
    Class 2 operates with aircraft with weight 5700 kg or more
    ●TOURISM PROMOTION AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION [trpi]
    Flight operation in which aircraft is used to promote tourism and regional conectivity including helicopter services. This operation will be scheduled in accordance with existing national aviation policy and PCAA regulations

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    1. copy pasted. please be confident enough to use your own words.

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  4. The purpose of Air operator certificate given too a person or company is too ensure that commercial air transportation do so in a safe manner work.
    Air Operator certificate is issued by Director General of civil aviation authority after the approval of Federal Government of Pakistan.
    Types of AOC
    1.Regular public transport.
    2.Charter
    3.Aerial work
    4. Tourism promotion
    Regular public transport :
    This operation involves carriage of passengers cargo and mail remuneration or hire.
    This liesense is issued by DGCAA.

    CHARTER:
    This licence is also issued by DG CAA after approval of federal govt. Where applicable for carriage of passengers and cargo in the following catagories:
    1)charter domestic
    Class 1, class 2
    2)charter international
    Class 1, class 2
    Class 1 means aircrafts less then 5700 kg
    Class 2 means aircrafts with no weight limits
    AERIAL WORK LICENCE:
    In this operation air craft is used for special services such as agriculture, construction etc.
    It also has 2 classes
    1)Arial work domestic
    Class1 , class 2
    2)Arial work international
    Class 1, class 2
    Class 1 operates with aircraft less then 5700kg
    Class 2 operates with aircraft with weight 5700 kg or more
    TOURISM PROMOTION AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION:
    Flight operation in which aircraft is used to promote tourism and regional conectivity including helicopter services. This operation will be scheduled in accordance with existing national aviation policy and PCAA regulations

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  5. General:
    AOC is required after the isuance of airline license. Airline license is issued by federal government. It is to ensure that any person or company operating aircraft for commercial purpose and to do so in an organized and safe manner.According to ICAO Annex 6, EU-OPS and CARs 1994 it is compulsory to take AOC before any commercial operation. AOC certifies that the applicant has adequate staff for ensuring security of passengers and other goods.It also certifies for satisfactory supervision of aircraft and staff. AOC also certifies for:
    1 Aircrafts are maintained properly.
    2 Aircrafts meet the appropriate requirement.

    Failure by the operator to comply may result in suspension or cancellation of the AOC
    Types:
    After the insurance of aircraft licence to an operator by the federal govt of pakistan it is the requirenment to obtain AOC.
    The following are the types of AOC:
    ● REGULAR PUBLIC TRANSPORT
    Operation involving transport of passengers, cargo, or mail. This licence is issued by DG CAA after approval of federal govt.
    ●CHARTER
    This licence is also issued by DG CAA after approval of federal govt. Where applicable for carriage of passengers and cargo in the following catagories:
    1)charter domestic
    Class 1, class 2
    2)charter international
    Class 1, class 2
    Class 1 means aircrafts less then 5700 kg
    Class 2 means aircrafts with no weight limits
    ●AERIAL WORK LICENCE
    In this operation air craft is used for special services such as agriculture, construction etc.
    It also has 2 classes
    1)Arial work domestic
    Class1 , class 2
    2)Arial work international
    Class 1, class 2
    Class 1 operates with aircraft less then 5700kg
    Class 2 operates with aircraft with weight 5700 kg or more
    ●TOURISM PROMOTION AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION [trpi]
    Flight operation in which aircraft is used to promote tourism and regional conectivity including helicopter services. This operation will be scheduled in accordance with existing national aviation policy and PCAA regulations.

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    1. Copy pasted. please be confident enough to use your own words.

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  6. "Air Operation Certificate"

    DGCAA issue license that, the approval to Federal Government of Pakistan requirement of AOC.
    AOC ensure the person, company operating of aircraft
    for purpose the commercial air transportation to save manner.
    ( Types of Air Operation Certificate)
    1, Regular Public Transport.
    Aircraft service to transport , Passengers, Cargo,Mails.
    Civil aviation rule ,1994 than ANO ,than issue the license DGCAA than approved to Federal Government of Pakistan.
    2, Charter.
    Aircraft operating to commercial air transport.
    Civil aviation rule 1994,
    Than issue license DGCAA to approved the Federal Government of Pakistan, Passengers and cargo.
    Charter Domestic,
    Class 1
    Class 2
    Chater International,
    Class 1
    Class 2
    Than,
    Class 1 - is AUW of 5700 kg.
    Class 2 - is no limitations of weight.

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  7. Ali Aman
    According to civil Aviation regulation 1994 part XI the licence will issue to operator by DG CA and approved by the Federal government . AOC certifies that the applicant has adequate staff for ensuring security of passengers and other goods.It also certifies for satisfactory supervision of aircrafts.
    There are four types of AOC
    1.regular public transport licence
    2.charter licence
    3.Areal Licence
    4.tourism porpose and regnal integration.
    '' regular public transport licence ''
    It is for carriage of. Passengers cargo and mail for remuneration.
    CHARTER.
    It has two main classes
    Class 1
    Weight less than 5700kg
    Class 2
    No limitations for weight.
    Arieal work license.
    This is for the purpose of photography agriculture rescue etc
    It has two classes
    Class1 weight less then 5700kg
    Class2 wieght more than 5700kg
    Tourism promotion
    This is for the promotion of tourism

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