Special Flight Operations
| Item | Document or Preparatory Action in Respect of Which a Charge is Imposed | Charge | Service Description | Service Characteristic | Service Standard |
| 1 | Issuance of a special flight operations certificate, in respect of: | ||||
| (a) | a special aviation event with 10 000 or fewer spectators. | Upon request for the issuance of a special flight operations certificate (SFOC), Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) will provide all relative regulations, standards as well as guidance material to the applicant. TCCA will review the application and supporting documents to ensure that they meet the requirements and comply with the appropriate standards. Following coordination with other agencies and a possible visit to the site, an SFOC will be issued. | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of a special flight operations certificate, in respect of a special aviation event with 10 000 or fewer spectators | |
| (b) | a special aviation event with more than 10 000 spectators and 50 000 or fewer spectators. | Same as 1(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of a special flight operations certificate, in respect of a special aviation event with more than 10 000 spectators and 50 000 or fewer spectators | |
| (c) | a special aviation event with more than 50 000 spectators. | Same as 1(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of a special flight operations certificate, in respect of a special aviation event with more than 50 000 spectators | |
| (d) | balloon operations with fare-paying passengers. | Same as 1(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of a special flight operations certificate, in respect of balloon operations with fare-paying passengers | |
| 2 | Issuance of a statement of aerobatic competency (Canadian Aviation Regulation [CAR] Standard 623.06). | Upon receipt of an application, TCCA will review the applicant’s qualifications and experience to ensure that requirements specified in the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Aerobatic Competency Evaluation (ACE) Program are met. A ground briefing is required as well as observing, evaluating and debriefing an aerobatic performance before the certificate can be issued. | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of a statement of aerobatic competency (Canadian Aviation Regulation [CAR] Standard 623.06) |
Commercial Air Services
| Item | Document or Preparatory Action in Respect of Which a Charge is Imposed | Charge | Service Description | Service Characteristic | Service Standard |
| 8 | Issuance of an Air Operator Certificate, in respect of: | ||||
| (a) | aerial work (CAR 702). | Upon receipt of an application, TCCA will provide a letter detailing contacts and required information. Inspectors will thoroughly review all aspects of the proposed operations and assess the applicant's facilities and organizational structure to ensure they meet the requirements. The air operator’s organization and facilities will be inspected in the context of the certification process, including interviews of prospective management personnel. Also, all company manuals and documentation will be verified to ensure compliance with the regulations and standards prior to the issuance of the Air Operator Certificate. | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of an Air Operator Certificate, in respect of aerial work (CAR 702) | |
| (b) | air taxi operations— VFR (CAR 703). |
Same as 8(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of an Air Operator Certificate, in respect of air taxi operations—VFR [CAR 703] | |
| (c) | air taxi operations— IFR (CAR 703). |
Same as 8(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of an Air Operator Certificate, in respect of air taxi operations—IFR [CAR 703] | |
| (d) | commuter operations (CAR 704). |
Same as 8(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of an Air Operator Certificate, in respect of commuter operations [CAR 704] | |
| (e) | airline operations— turbine-powered aircraft having 50 or more passenger seats (CAR 705). |
Same as 8(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office or Headquarters. | Issuance of an Air Operator Certificate, in respect of airline operations—turbine-powered aircraft having 50 or more passenger seats [CAR 705] | |
| (f) | other airline operations (CAR 705). |
Same as 8(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office or Headquarters. | Issuance of an Air Operator Certificate, in respect of other airline operations [CAR 705] | |
| 9 | Issuance of a Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate (CAR 701). |
Upon receipt of a complete application from a foreign air operator, TCCA will review all required documents and, if necessary, conduct a base inspection of the applicant’s operations. This includes assessment of the organizational structure and training, office and maintenance facilities. All company manuals and documentation will be verified to ensure compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and applicable CARs requirements prior to issuance of a Foreign Air Operator Certificate. | Requests are submitted to Headquarters. | Issuance of a Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate [CAR 701] | |
| 10 | Issuance of an amendment to an Air Operator Certificate, other than an amendment to remove an authority, in respect of: | ||||
| (a) | an Air Operator Certificate— aerial work. |
Upon receipt of an application for an amendment to a certificate, TCCA will review the documentation including company manuals, and training programs. TCCA will ensure that all qualifications are completed and that requirements in the regulations and standards have been met. | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of an amendment to an Air Operator Certificate, other than an amendment to remove an authority, in respect of an Air Operator Certificate—aerial work | |
| (b) | the introduction of a new aircraft type— aerial work. |
Same as 10(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of an amendment to an Air Operator Certificate, other than an amendment to remove an authority, in respect of the introduction of a new aircraft type—aerial work | |
| (c) | an Air Operator Certificate—air taxi operations—VFR. | Same as 10(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of an amendment to an Air Operator Certificate, other than an amendment to remove an authority, in respect of an Air Operator Certificate—air taxi operations—VFR | |
| (d) | the introduction of a new aircraft type—air taxi operations—VFR. | Same as 10(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of an amendment to an Air Operator Certificate, other than an amendment to remove an authority, in respect of the introduction of a new aircraft type—air taxi operations—VFR | |
| (e) | an Air Operator Certificate—air taxi operations—IFR. | Same as 10(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of an amendment to an Air Operator Certificate, other than an amendment to remove an authority, in respect of an Air Operator Certificate—air taxi operations—IFR | |
| (f) | the introduction of a new aircraft type—air taxi operations—IFR. | Same as 10(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of an amendment to an Air Operator Certificate, other than an amendment to remove an authority, in respect of the introduction of a new aircraft type—air taxi operations—IFR | |
| (g) | an Air Operator Certificate— commuter operations. |
Same as 10(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of an amendment to an Air Operator Certificate, other than an amendment to remove an authority, in respect of an Air Operator Certificate—commuter operations | |
| (h) | the introduction of a new aircraft type—commuter operations. | Same as 10(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of an amendment to an Air Operator Certificate, other than an amendment to remove an authority, in respect of the introduction of a new aircraft type—commuter operations | |
| (i) | an air operator certificate or operations specifications—airline operations—turbine-powered aircraft having 50 or more passenger seats | Same as 10(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of an amendment to an Air Operator Certificate, other than an amendment to remove an authority, in respect of an air operator certificate or operations specifications—airline operations—turbine-powered aircraft having 50 or more passenger seats | |
| (j) | an Air Operator Certificate or operations specifications— other airline operations. | Same as 10(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of an amendment to an Air Operator Certificate, other than an amendment to remove an authority, in respect of an Air Operator Certificate or operations specifications— other airline operations | |
| (k) | the introduction of a new aircraft type— airline operations—turbine-powered aircraft having 50 or more passenger seats. | Same as 10(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of an amendment to an Air Operator Certificate, other than an amendment to remove an authority, in respect of the introduction of a new aircraft type— airline operations—turbine-powered aircraft having 50 or more passenger seats | |
| (l) | the introduction of a new aircraft type—other airline operations. | Same as 10(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Issuance of an amendment to an Air Operator Certificate, other than an amendment to remove an authority, in respect of the introduction of a new aircraft type—other airline operations | |
| 11 | Issuance of an amendment to a Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate. | Upon receipt of an application for an amendment to a Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate, TCCA will review all required documentation to ensure compliance with the regulations and standards. | Requests are submitted to Headquarters. | Issuance of an amendment to a Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate | |
| 12 | Issuance of an amendment to the operations specifications in a Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate, other than to remove an authority. | Same as 11. | Requests are submitted to Headquarters. | Issuance of an amendment to the operations specifications in a Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate, other than to remove an authority | |
| 13 | Reinstatement of a suspended Air Operator Certificate or of operations specifications, other than in the case of a voluntary surrender of the certificate, in respect of: | ||||
| (a) | aerial work. | Upon receipt of an application for the reinstatement of a suspended Air Operator Certificate or operations specification, TCCA will determine if the operator now meets the requirements that had previously not been met and that led to the suspension. A follow-up inspection to determine if the requirements have been met may be required. Once records have been reviewed and fees collected, the certificate will be re-issued. | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Reinstatement of a suspended Air Operator Certificate or of operations specifications, other than in the case of a voluntary surrender of the certificate, in respect of aerial work | |
| (b) | air taxi operations—VFR. | Same as 13(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Reinstatement of a suspended Air Operator Certificate or of operations specifications, other than in the case of a voluntary surrender of the certificate, in respect of air taxi operations—VFR | |
| (c) | air taxi operations—IFR. | Same as 13(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Reinstatement of a suspended Air Operator Certificate or of operations specifications, other than in the case of a voluntary surrender of the certificate, in respect of air taxi operations—IFR | |
| (d) | commuter operations. | Same as 13(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Reinstatement of a suspended Air Operator Certificate or of operations specifications, other than in the case of a voluntary surrender of the certificate, in respect of commuter operations | |
| (e) | airline operations—turbine-powered aircraft having 50 or more passenger seats. | Same as 13(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office or Headquarters. | Reinstatement of a suspended Air Operator Certificate or of operations specifications, other than in the case of a voluntary surrender of the certificate, in respect of airline operations—turbine-powered aircraft having 50 or more passenger seats | |
| (f) | other airline operations. | Same as 13(a). | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office or Headquarters. | Reinstatement of a suspended Air Operator Certificate or of operations specifications, other than in the case of a voluntary surrender of the certificate, in respect of other airline operations | |
| 14 | Issuance of an amendment to an Air Operator Certificate or a Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate or to operations specifications to remove an authority. | Upon receipt of an application for an amendment to remove an authority, TCCA will review the documents and remove the authority. | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office or Headquarters. | Issuance of an amendment to an Air Operator Certificate or a Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate or to operations specifications to remove an authority | |
| 15 | Reinstatement of a Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate or of operations specifications, other than in the case of a voluntary surrender of the certificate. | Upon receipt of an application for the reinstatement of a certificate, TCCA will determine if the operator now meets the requirements that had previously not been met and that led to the suspension. A follow-up inspection to determine if the standard has been met may be required. Once records have been reviewed and fees collected, the certificate will be re-issued. | Requests are submitted to Headquarters. | Reinstatement of a Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate or of operations specifications, other than in the case of a voluntary surrender of the certificate | |
| 16 | Issuance of a ministerial authorization under Part VII, other than under section 701.10. | Upon receipt of a complete and accurate submission of all relevant documentation in accordance with Civil Aviation Directive (CAD) 1, TCCA will examine and evaluate the request. The authorization will be issued when all applicable conditions are met. | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office or Headquarters. | Issuance of a ministerial authorization under Part VII, other than under section 701.10 | |
| 17 | Reinstatement of an Air Operator Certificate or Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate that was voluntarily surrendered. | Upon receipt of an application for the reinstatement of a certificate that was voluntarily surrendered, TCCA will determine if the operator still meets the requirements for the certificate. An inspection to determine if the standards have been met could be required. Once records have been reviewed and fees collected, the certificate will be re-issued. | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office or Headquarters. | Reinstatement of an Air Operator Certificate or Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate that was voluntarily surrendered | |
| 18 | Printing of a copy of an Air Operator Certificate for a non-holder of the certificate. | Upon receipt of a request to print a copy of an air operator certificate for a non-holder of the certificate, TCCA will provide a copy of the air operator certificate. | Requests are submitted to the applicable regional office. | Printing of a copy of an Air Operator Certificate for a non-holder of the certificate |