NCC vs AOC in Europe: Business Aviation Private Operation vs Commercial. Part II - NCC Characteristics & Requirements.

?? If you're planning to start operating as an NCC in Europe, there are certain requirements that must be fulfilled. NCC operators must comply with Part CAMO and Part 145 EASA rules, as well as most Air OPS rules. Additionally, the signature of an NCC Declaration and a contract with an EASA approved CAMO are mandatory requirements.

?? The Operations Manual, Management System, and other operational approvals must also be developed and launched. A fully personalized manual must be created that describes the company and how it will work. The structure required for support is like an AOC, but we may outsource most of the tasks instead of having people inside the organization.

?? To start operating as an NCC, you must carefully decide on the best aircraft for the operation and register it. Deciding where to register the aircraft is important, as it will determine which local CAA will be in charge. ?? ?? If you register the aircraft in the same country where the CAMO and NCC signatory company is based, all aspects of the operation will be supervised by the CAA of that country. Otherwise, it will depend on bilateral agreements.

?? You must also decide whether you want to manage the operation in-house or contract every task. Finally, you must prepare an Operations Manual and SMS manual, which is not an easy task. It must reflect what your company does and how you will work.

?? By following all of these requirements, you can operate as an NCC while maintaining a high level of safety and complying with regulations.

NCC operators must comply with the full set of Part CAMO & Part 145 EASA rules as well as with most Air OPS rules. Signing the declaration may have civil and criminal consequences in case of breach, so it is essential to comply with the NCC requirements. ??

The first requirement is the signature of an NCC Declaration that is checked by the local CAA to ensure compliance. The second requirement is to have a contract with a CAMO that is EASA approved and responsible for managing airworthiness. ??

NCC operators must have an Operations Manual in compliance with Air-OPS, a Management System including SMS, operational approvals, minimum equipment lists, and a crew training and supervision system. The Operations Manual and SMS Manual must be fully personalized to describe the company and how it will work. ??

The structure we need to create will include various roles that will support the operation. This includes an accountable manager, a safety manager, a training manager, and a quality manager. These roles can be created directly, subcontracted, or combined. ??

If you plan to operate as NCC, it is important to carefully select the right aircraft for the operation, register the aircraft, determine if you want to manage the operation in-house or outsource, and prepare the Operations Manual and SMS manual. ??

In conclusion, NCC operation should be equivalent to an AOC operation in terms of safety. Therefore, it is important to have a professional team specialized in every area to support the operation and maintain a high level of safety. ??