FLYING OPERATIONS FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Flying Operations functions and responsibilities includes the following tasks:

1.           Certification process of air operators,

2.          Issuance of AOC and operations specifications,

3.          Issuance of specific authorizations and limitations (EDTO, PBN, RNP, RVSM, AWOP, MNPS, RNAV, and transport of dangerous goods by air),

4.         Development and/or revision of specific operating regulations

5.         Certification of general aviation operations,

6.         Supervision of commercial air operators;

7.         Enforcement Actions and information regarding deficiencies.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE AIR OPERATOR

A major objective of the air operator certification process is to ensure that an applicant for an AOC is fully aware and has clearly understood at the very outset about the actual & potential obligations arising out of the proposed operations (especially the legal & social responsibilities) and the financial commitments required to sustain the proposed operations in conformity with the published civil aviation requirements relating to safety, security, efficiency and regulatory of air transportation.

Accordingly, an Air Operator Certificate WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL THE CASA is fully convinced and satisfied beyond any doubt that all requirements for issue of an Air Operator Certificate have been compiled with, prior to commencement of the proposed operations and that the operator has both the required aptitude and resources to maintain proposed services without compromising any of the initial conditions of certification.