Operations Procedures Requirements for Operator Permit Applications

In plain language

When applying for a new Operator Permit (OP), you must provide an Operations Procedures document that covers your company structure, pilot details, emergency plans, training programs, and how you manage flight and maintenance records.

Requirement as structured

CAAS requires applicants for a new Unmanned Aircraft Operator Permit to submit a set of Operations Procedures detailing operator identity, organizational structure, pilot licenses, incident reporting, internal training, and record management.

Original regulatory text

The following documents are required for Operator Permit (OP) applications: A. New UA OP Applications 1 A set of Operations Procedures, which should include the following information: (a) Identity and contact details of the operator. (b) Description of the operator’s nature of work, and its organisational structure pertaining to UA operations, if applicable. The names of UA pilots, their UAPL references and licence ratings should be listed. (c) General procedures for incident and accident reporting, and management of casualties arising from any accident. (d) Description of an internal training programme to ensure competency and currency for all personnel involved in UA operations. (e) Description of how the flight records, maintenance records and training records are managed.