APPENDIX A

EXPLANATION OF SERVICES

Approval of Flight Training Device

To issue a Level 2 or Level 5 flight training device certificate to the operator of a flight training device that has already been certified under the National Simulator Evaluation Program and that is to be used only for training conducted under the authority of Subpart 406.

Issue Flight Training Unit Operator Certificate

Subject to section 6.71 of the Act, to issue, on receipt of an application submitted in the form and manner specified in the personnel licensing standards, a flight training unit operator certificate. The FTU must also undergo a satisfactory pre-certification audit.

Amend Flight Training Unit Operator Certificate

Subject to section 6.71 of the Act, to amend, on receipt of an application submitted in the form and manner specified in the personnel licensing standards, a flight training unit operator certificate.

Appointment of Designated Flight Test Examiners (DFTE)

Identify the need for, select, train, and appoint a person to conduct a flight test on behalf of the Minister.

Flight Test Appointment

After receipt of a request for flight test service, schedule and conduct the flight test.

Cancellation of Registration

Pursuant to CAR 202.57(1) and (2), when notified by the Region that all requirements for the cancellation of registration have been met, Headquarters (HQ) proceeds with removing the aircraft from the Register and faxes a notice of de-registration to all parties involved.

Aircraft Registration/Re-registration

To register an aircraft in the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register the new owner must meet the requirements of 202.15 and 222.16 of the CARs. The aircraft has to have a valid flight authority, normally confirmed with Maintenance and Manufacturing Branch. With these steps being concluded, the Certificate of Registration is issued.

Leasing Authorization (LA)

The issuance of a leasing authorization involves the receipt of the required application, fee and supporting documentation from a Canadian operator on behalf of all operators involved, by the applicable Regional Civil Aviation Branch. The application is then processed by General Aviation involving coordination with other specialty branches to issue the leasing authorization.

Administering Written Examinations

Verify the identity of the applicant and his/her admissibility to write the examination. Collect the fee, assign the appropriate examination, record the time in and invigilate the examination.

Results of Written Examinations

Retrieve the examination by the appropriate time limit, mark the examination, advise the applicant of a pass or failure, provide a feedback letter and in the case of a failure, indicate the earliest date for a re-write.

Issue of Permits, Licences and Qualifications

For each permit, licence and qualification, review the application and verify by confirming documentation that all the medical, experience, knowledge and skill requirements as set forth in the standard have been met and the fees paid in accordance with the regulations. Process the application, including data entry into DAPLS for document issue.

Medical Certificate, Category 4

Receive a medical declaration, review the declaration and file, recommend for issue, input into DAPLS for certificate issue.

Temporary Documents

Review the request and verify, by confirming documentation and the applicant’s record, that all the medical, experience, knowledge and skill requirements as set forth in the standard have been met, and that fees have been paid. Process the request for input into DAPLS and subsequent licence issue or prepare the temporary document. Collect appropriate fee for issue of a temporary document.

Validation of Foreign Licences

Determine the purpose of the request, verify the validity of the foreign licence and make a copy of the licence and the medical certificate. Open a file, process the application, collect the fee, enter data into DAPLS and issue the validation on the appropriate form.

Exemptions

Review the requests for exemptions and those having a national impact are forwarded to HQ by regional staff to ensure a consistent approach and extensive coordination. Other exemptions are coordinated within the region. Both safety and public interest requirements must be met. The public interest determination is made by Air Policy and requires coordination by them. Exemptions are prepared in HQ for those sections of the CARs set out in the Delegation of Authority document. Others are issued in the regions.

Issue Aerobatic Competency Certificates

Subject to CAR 623.06(2)(a), review the request and associated recommendation. Either issue a Transport Canada Statement of Aerobatic Competency (form 26-0307), or provide the applicant with reasons outlining why the certificate cannot be issued.

Special Flight Operations Certificate (other than for Special Aviation Events)

Subject to Divisions 2 and following of CAR 603, review the application for a Special Flight Operations Certificate. Either issue the certificate, or provide the applicant with reasons outlining why the certificate cannot be issued.

Exemptions and Authorizations (other than for Personnel Licensing Matters)

Review requests for exemptions to regulatory requirements or for other forms of authorization when received. Upon review, either prepare the documents for appropriate signature or provide the applicant with reasons outlining why the exemption or authorization cannot be granted.

Launch Authorization

Review request for launch authorization to ensure information is complete. Either issue a launch authorization pursuant to CAR 602.44 including any conditions or provide reasons why the authorization cannot be issued.