AOC Certification · Operations Manuals · Ongoing Compliance
AOC Consulting
We guide operators through every phase of Air Operator Certificate certification — from pre-application to first revenue flight — and provide the manuals, documentation, and ongoing support to keep you compliant.
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Obtaining an Air Operator Certificate is one of the most documentation-intensive processes in commercial aviation. Positive Rate has guided operators through AOC certification across multiple jurisdictions — building the manuals, coordinating with the authority, and managing the process from initial pre-application meeting to final issue of certificate.
We work with start-up operators, existing certificate holders adding aircraft types or expanding operations, and established carriers requiring manual revisions to reflect regulatory changes. Our deliverables are authority-ready from day one.
Consulting Services
What we deliver
New AOC Certification
End-to-end management of the certification process. We handle pre-application, Phase 1 formal application, Phase 2 document evaluation, Phase 3 demonstration and inspection, and Phase 4 certification — coordinating with the authority at every gate.
Operations Manual (OM-A/B/C/D)
Preparation of the full Operations Manual suite to the authority's format requirements. OM-A (General/Basic), OM-B (Route and Aerodrome), OM-C (Training), and OM-D (Technical) — all cross-referenced and authority-ready.
Training Manual & Programme
Development of the Training Manual and associated training programme documentation including initial, recurrent, and type-specific training syllabi. Structured to satisfy authority approval requirements.
Safety Management System (SMS)
Design and implementation of an SMS framework appropriate to your operation's scale and risk profile. Includes hazard register, safety reporting system, and emergency response plan documentation.
Manual Revisions & Amendments
Ongoing revision service to keep your approved manuals current as regulations change or your operation evolves. We maintain your document set and manage the amendment approval process with the authority.
Compliance Audits
Internal compliance audits against your approved operations specifications and applicable regulations. We identify gaps before the authority does and provide a corrective action plan with each audit report.
Authority-ready documentation
Every manual delivered to the authority's format and content requirements.
Certification pathway
How we work
Pre-application consultation
We assess your proposed operation, aircraft type, base of operations, and intended routes. We identify the applicable regulatory framework and map the certification pathway before any formal submission.
Document preparation
Our team prepares your complete document set — Operations Manual, Training Manual, SMS documentation, and all supporting compliance statements — to the authority's format and content requirements.
Authority liaison
We represent you through every phase of the authority's evaluation process. We respond to queries, manage document revisions, and coordinate demonstration flights and ground inspections.
Certificate issue & beyond
Once your AOC is issued, we remain available for manual amendments, regulatory updates, and compliance support — keeping your certificate in good standing as your operation grows.
Company policies, organisation, and general operating procedures.
Route guides, aerodrome information, and area-specific procedures.
Training syllabi, competency standards, and recurrency requirements.
Aircraft operating procedures, performance data, and MEL integration.
AOC Consulting Enquiry
Start your AOC consultation
Tell us about your proposed operation and jurisdiction. We'll respond within one business day with an assessment and next steps.
Jurisdiction-specific expertise
We have direct experience with Civil Aviation Authorities across Africa and the Middle East. Tell us your jurisdiction and we'll confirm our familiarity with the applicable regulatory framework.