Originally Posted by
witwiw
Err, I don’t think both are accountable positions. Key Personnel under CASR 119 are CEO, HOTAC, HOFO and Safety Manager.
A COO can be the “accountable person” in lieu of the CEO…
EDIT for clarity:
The COO can be the “accountable person” for the AOC in lieu of the CEO. (If I remember correctly)
I’ve worked in an airline where this was the case. Used when the CEO didn’t have any aviation experience (or perhaps that’s the structure Airnorth want!).