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Applying for your air operator's certificate

If you operate a commercial operation, private flying or sports aviation, you will probably need an air operator’s certificate (AOC). The following information will tell you if you need to get your operator’s certificate, and how to apply for one.

Do you need an operator’s certificate?

The following documents will tell you what you need to know before you apply for your air operator’s certificate.

If you need more information, contact the Permission Application Centre on 136 773 or by email at regservices@casa.gov.au.

What do you want to do?

If you don’t know whether you need an operator’s certificate, please contact the Permission Application Centre on 136 773 or by email at regservices@casa.gov.au.

International operations

If you’re a foreign operator, you can find information on applications and requirements needed for foreign aircraft operations on our international operations page.

Air operator's certificate manual suite

Manual

Learn the national standard procedure for processing an AOC application including its related permissions by reading through the process manual.

Handbooks

You can find more information about how to apply for your air operator’s certificate by reading the handbooks listed below:

Temporary management instruction

The following temporary management instruction - TMI-2014-004 approving an SMS and/or HF&NTS training program includes an amendment process for air operators.  

Forms

You can find a list of forms that you’ll need for your application on our air operator's certificate forms page.

Understanding the regulations

The following documents will help you understand how to comply with the regulations.

You can find guidance material about some regulations and regulatory requirements on our advisory circulars page.

Support for air operators

You can find more information about air operator’s certificates below.