Also referred to as a "full" AOC, it enables operators to fly from point A to point B. The conditions attached to a full AOC will be determined by the competence and ambitions of the organisation.

• The AOC operating area may restrict flights to remain within the UK, or may permit operations to the near continent or be fully global.
• Operations may be conducted in all weather, or may be restricted to day only, day and night under Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
• Flights may be run as scheduled services, or as ad hoc charter.
• An operating licence is required.

Also see: cost sharing flights

An AOC with a deliberately limited scope that allows operators to conduct flights from point A to point B. It has the following conditions:

• Flights must be day VFR only.
• Only single-engine piston aircraft under 2,000 kg Maximum Total Weight Authorised (MTWA) to operate on AOC.
• A to B operations restricted to points within mainland UK.
• The  AOC may be issued with a limited but seasonal validity period depending upon the requirement.
• An operating licence is required.

Also see: cost sharing flights

An AOC with a deliberately limited scope that allows operators to conduct flights that depart from and arrive at the same aerodrome. It has the following conditions:

• Flights must be day VFR only.
• Only applicable to aircraft not exceeding 5,000 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW).
• Flights are restricted in radius of operation of not more than 50 nautical miles (aeroplanes) or 25 nautical miles (helicopters) from the aerodrome. Application to operate outside of this area may be considered and is likely to incur additional costs.
• The  AOC may be issued with a limited but seasonal validity period depending upon the requirement.
• A to A operators are not required to hold an Operating Licence.

Also see: cost sharing flights

• An operating licence is not required.

A specialist National AOC granted to organisations operating in the Service of a Chief of Police. 

This AOC requires similar procedures to those of the full AOC; however the very nature of police operations necessitates the provision of 'easements' from the standard regulations.