Checklists and guidance for AOC holders

Resources for holders of aeroplane and helicopter AOCs

The following documents will be useful for AOC operators, particularly when varying the AOC. They will also be provided to AOC applicants for submission along with the Operations Manual.

CAP1686 - UK CAA Guidance Material for Drugs and Alcohol Policies for Air Operator Certificate holders

CAP1695 - Pilot Support Programme - Guidance for Commercial Air Transport (CAT) Operators
For Aeroplanes

Form for Compliance with EASA-OPS Part CAT.IDE-A

CAA Form 4 (SRG2815A) (EASA-OPS) - To be used for the nomination of Safety Managers and all other nominated personnel

EASA Operations Manual Template (SRG 1844)

For Helicopters

CAA Form 4

Form for Compliance with EASA IR Part - CAT. IDE-H
Helicopters

The following documents may be useful when applying for an AOC for helicopter operations:

Compliance Document for Helicopter Operations

a) without an assured safe forced landing capability during take-off and landing - (single-engine operations in non-congested hostile environment only),

b) without an assured safe forced landing capability - (offshore in support of oil and gas),

c) to Public Interest Sites - (HEMS/Lighthouse operations only)
and

d) over a hostile environment located outside a congested area - (Pipeline and low-level operations).

Compliance Document for Helicopter Operations requiring the installation of a VHM system - ANO 2009 Article 115 (offshore in support of oil and gas).