Applying for an AOC
 

Gday guys

I'm just investigating the possibility of obtaining an AOC for Single Engine Charter, and would like to hear from anybody who has recent experience with this. More specifically, I would like to know about the realities of the time taken and the costs incurred (especially the unforseen ones!). I'm not overly concerned about the Chief Pilot approval aspect as I have been there before.
I know there are a lot of variables, but I would appreciate any input on what can make things run as smoothly as possible.

Cheers

take a figure and a time line - double both ad in a "i want to give this up" and that will get you about half way there... :bored:

Give it a go!!
 

I applied for my single engine charter and air-work AOC in November 2001. Was up and running in Feb 2002.

It was pretty well a non event. Had to submit a business plan and ops manual, sit the chief pilot interview and did a short flight test. I did have a few hic-cups due to a certain pedantic FOI, but all in all it was a piece of ****.

QANTAS it aint, but really, how difficult is it to operate a single engine charter operation?

Sometimes it feels like a large to small fortune scenario, but it's been a heap of fun and I've enjoyed being the boss.

Of course THINGS MAY HAVE CHANGED!! Plenty of anecdotal evidence around to support the belief that CASA are a bunch of *****.

Good luck, nice to see you having a go.

Two Dogs

IK978 is pretty well on the money + 10% GST :rolleyes:

Work for nothing ?
 

Be prepared to work for CASA for nothing for about half your working hours.
Some years ago I calculated that my chief pilot cost me $120 per flying hour. (flying piston engined aircraft)
It's part of what Dick calls the "regulatory tarrif".