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Course Overview

Obtaining an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) is a critical step in launching an airline or commercial air transport operation. This AOC Certification Start-up Training Course offers participants a clear roadmap of the CAA certification process, from pre-application to final approval.

The course covers regulatory requirements, documentation, organizational readiness, and compliance obligations. Participants will explore the five-phase certification model, common pitfalls, and strategies for effective communication with regulators.

Through real-world examples, group discussions, and practical exercises, attendees will gain the knowledge to align regulatory compliance with business strategy and ensure smooth certification.

Course Benefits

• Gain structured understanding of the CAA AOC process.

• Learn documentation and manual requirements for approval.

• Strengthen knowledge of compliance audits and inspections.

• Build a certification roadmap tailored to airline start-ups.

• Improve risk management and communication with regulators.

Course Objectives

• Understand the phases of AOC certification.

• Apply regulatory compliance requirements to start-up operations.

• Prepare effective documentation and operations manuals.

• Anticipate regulator expectations during inspections.

• Analyze case studies of successful and failed start-ups.

• Develop strategies for sustainable operational approval.

• Build internal systems for continuous compliance.

Training Methodology

The course uses expert-led lectures, regulatory document analysis, group workshops, and practical exercises simulating certification processes.

Target Audience

• Aviation start-up executives and entrepreneurs.

• Compliance, quality, and safety managers.

• Airline operations and planning staff.

• Civil aviation authority professionals.

Target Competencies

• Regulatory compliance and certification.

• Operations manual development.

• Audit and inspection readiness.

• Strategic planning for airline start-ups.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to AOC Certification

• Purpose and scope of an AOC.

• The role of the Civil Aviation Authority.

• Overview of international and national frameworks.

• Initial considerations for start-ups.

Unit 2: The AOC Application Phases

• Pre-application meetings and requirements.

• Formal application and submissions.

• Document review and evaluation by CAA.

• Key success factors in the early stages.

Unit 3: Manuals, Systems, and Organizational Readiness

• Operations manuals and SMS requirements.

• Maintenance and continuing airworthiness systems.

• Management structure and nominated postholders.

• Financial fitness and business planning.

Unit 4: Demonstrations, Inspections, and Regulatory Interface

• Preparing for CAA audits and inspections.

• Conducting demonstration flights.

• Addressing non-conformities and findings.

• Maintaining effective regulator communication.

Unit 5: Certification and Post-Approval Obligations

• Issuance of the AOC and entry into service.

• Ongoing compliance and safety oversight.

• Post-certification responsibilities.

• Lessons learned from airline start-ups.

Ready to launch your aviation venture?
Join the AOC Certification Start-up Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain the expertise to achieve certification and operational success.