Originally Posted by
non_state_actor
So why has CASA so vehemently prevented this over the years? Renting out your AOC has never been allowed.
Why not then just have sub contract pilots like a trucking company?
It depends what you mean by "this" and "renting out".
I'm not aware of any rule that prohibits an AOC holder from utilising pilots who are independent contractors or employees of someone other than the AOC holder. It's about control over and visibility of the pilot's qualifications and currency and flight and duty times and... all of which can be done through contracts.
I suspect that few 'big' AOC holders do it yet because the public's not yet programmed to accept the concept. Maintenance: Yes.