No commercial operation without it.
Regardless if small business aviation company or major airline, no commercial flight operations without an operating license. In the following we focus on the requirements for applying for an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) within the European Region (EU). In cooperation with our partners in other international aviation regulatory areas, we also offer applications for operating licenses outside the EU. Please contact us for more information.
The basis for an AOC results in Europe from various EU regulations, supplemented by national regulations of the respective member country. To successfully apply for an AOC, there are a number of requirements to meet, such as the following.
Your company should be a separate legal entity that is majority owned by individuals or companies within the EU. The location of the company determines the responsibility of the respective aviation authority.
As a requirement for the operating approval, a viable business model must be demonstrated to the aviation authorities. GMP supports you in the development and implementation of sustainable business models in aviation. (Learn more…)
Another requirement for the authorization to carry out commercial air transport is proof of sufficient capital. This is not a one-off requirement for obtaining the operating license, but a continuous requirement: the economic performance must be continuously demonstrated in order to maintain the AOC.
Air law provides for seven executive and supervisory responsibilities within air operators. Under certain conditions, especially in small businesses, certain functions may be consolidated to one person. The management personnel is subject to strict legal requirements concerning both training and professional experience as well as the pursuit of activities. GMP supports you in the search and selection of suitable personnel. We also arrange training to obtain the legal prerequisites for your candidates.
In aviation there are many rules and obligations. An air carrier is obliged to map and document the legal provisions applicable to it in processes. Operational processes are described in the Operations Manual, processes of maintenance and continuing airworthiness in a Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition. All measures to maintain and enforce safety are to be documented in an Air Carrier Security Exposure; the measures taken in the event of an incident or accident must be documented in an Emergency Response Plan. Procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and to monitor and improve flight safety must be established and documented. GMP assists you in the preparation of all documentation required for your approval.
As banal as necessary for the issuing of an AOC: an aircraft. The application for a stock permit is not possible. GMP assists you in selecting the ideal aircraft for the intended operation, as well as in preparing for financing, negotiating with financing banks, leasing companies and aircraft manufacturers, and the entry-into-service of your aircraft or entire fleet.
We support you.
GMP supports you throughout the entire process from application to approval, as well as in parts of the application process or specific questions.
