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Part ORO - ANNEX III - Organisational Requirement for Air Operations

(iii) the need for, and content of, the relevant parts of the AOC holder's operations
manual;
familiarity with management systems preferably in the area of aviation;
(3) appropriate management experience, preferably in a comparable organisation; and
(4) 5 years of relevant work experience of which at least 2 years should be from the
aeronautical industry in an appropriate position.
(c) Flight operations. The nominated person should hold or have held a valid flight crew
licence and the associated ratings appropriate to a type of operation conducted under the
AOC. In case the nominated person’s licence and ratings are not current, his/her deputy
should hold a valid flight crew licence and the associated ratings.
(d) Crew training. The nominated person or his/her deputy should be a current type rating
instructor on a type/class operated under the AOC. The nominated person should have a
thorough knowledge of the AOC holder’s crew training concept for flight, cabin and when
relevant other crew.
(e) Ground operations. The nominated person should have a thorough knowledge of the AOC
holder’s ground operations concept.
(f) Continuing airworthiness. The nominated person for continuing airworthiness or for the
continuing airworthiness management contract, as the case may be, should have the
relevant knowledge, background and experience in accordance with Regulation (EU) No
1321/2014.
ORO.AOC.140 Facility requirements
In accordance with ORO.GEN.215, the operator shall:
(a) make use of appropriate ground handling facilities to ensure the safe handling of its flights;
(b) arrange operational support facilities at the main operating base, appropriate for the area
and type of operation; and
(c) ensure that the available working space at each operating base is sufficient for personnel
whose actions may affect the safety of flight operations. Consideration shall be given to
the needs of ground crew, personnel concerned with operational control, the storage and
display of essential records and flight planning by crews.
ORO.AOC.140(b);(c) GM1 Facility requirements
VFR DAY OPERATIONS WITH AEROPLANES WITH A MOPSC OF LESS THAN 7 AND
HELICOPTERS WITH A MOPSC OF LESS THAN 5 TAKING OFF AND LANDING AT THE SAME
AERODROME OR OPERATING SITE
Taking into account the size of the operator and the type of operations, appropriate facilities may
consist in arrangements for:
(a) suitable office accommodation for the nominated person(s), as requested by
ORO.AOC.135, and
(b) adequate working space for the flight preparation to be performed by the flight crew.
ORO.AOC.150 Documentation requirements
(a) The operator shall make arrangements for the production of manuals and any other
documentation required and associated amendments.
(b) The operator shall be capable of distributing operational instructions and other information
without delay.
SUBPART DEC DECLARATION
Reference Description
ORO.DEC.100 Declaration
The operator of complex motor-powered aircraft engaged in non-commercial operations or non-
commercial specialised operations, and the commercial specialised operator shall:
(a) provide the CAA with all relevant information prior to commencing operations, using the
form contained in Appendix I to this Annex;
(b) notify to the CAA a list of the alternative means of compliance used;
(c) maintain compliance with the applicable requirements and with the information given in
the declaration;
(d) notify the CAA without delay of any changes to its declaration or the means of compliance
it uses through submission of an amended declaration using the form contained in
Appendix I to this Annex; and
(e) notify the CAA when it ceases operation.
ORO.DEC.100 GM1 Declaration
GENERAL
The intent of the declaration is to:
(a) have the operator acknowledge its responsibilities under the applicable safety regulations
and that it holds all necessary approvals;
(b) inform the CAA of the existence of an operator; and
(c) enable the CAA to fulfil its oversight responsibilities in accordance with ARO.GEN.300 and
305.
MANAGED OPERATIONS
When the non-commercial operation of a complex motor-powered aircraft is managed by a third
party on behalf of the owner, that party may be the operator in the sense of Article 3(h) of Regulation
(EC) No 216/2008, and therefore has to declare its capability and means to discharge the
responsibilities associated with the operation of the aircraft to the CAA.
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