What The Permit Covers
An Air Operator Permit for Non-Scheduled operations (NSOP) authorises charter and on-demand services under DGCA’s Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) for air transport. The current CAR consolidates minimum operational, airworthiness and procedural requirements for NSOP issuance.
Who Can Apply
The Application Pathway
Plan for a pre-application meeting, document submission, manual reviews, base and facilities inspections, and proving flights before the permit is issued. DGCA’s AOP package outlines the staged process and links to related requirements.
Core Manuals And Programs
Have your Operations Manual, Training Manual, MEL, SMS, maintenance arrangements (CAR-M), and compliance matrices ready and aligned to the CAR. Inconsistencies across manuals slow down technical evaluation.
Aircraft And Crewing
Lock in aircraft acquisition or lease arrangements that match your proposed operation, and ensure flight/tech crew meet licence and recency requirements. If relying on wet/damp leases, factor in separate DGCA approvals and evolving constraints.
