Private Operator Certificate

Every private operator of a Guernsey registered aircraft must comply with the requirements of GAR 91 (General Operating Instructions). In the case of complex aircraft, compliance with GAR 125 (Complex General Aviation) is also required and will result in a Private Operator Certificate (POC), previously known as the Section 77 Approval. Specific approvals may be requested and will then be listed on the operations specifications, attached to your POC.

Private Operator Certificate
When

For operations with one or more of the following:

  • any aeroplane having a maximum total weight authorised exceeding 5,700 kg
  • any aeroplane equipped with one or more turbojet engines
  • any aeroplane having a maximum approved passenger seating configuration of more than 9
  • any helicopter having a maximum total weight authorised exceeding 3,175 kg
  • any helicopter having a maximum approved passenger seating configuration of more than 5
  • any aircraft operation involving the use of aircraft that are operated by pilots employed by the operator for the purpose of flying the aircraft
  • any other general aviation operation as the Director of Civil Aviation shall specify in the public interest
Who

Aircraft operator
Info
  • Includes approval of Minimum Equipment List
  • Except for the holder of an IS-BAO Certificate of Registration, involves review of:
    • Operations Manual
    • Safety Management System
  • The POC is valid for three years

Specific approvals
When

Subject to area and type of operations
Who

Aircraft operator
Info
  • 2-REG issues, on request, the following approvals:
    • RVSM
    • MNPS
    • PBN: RNP AR APCH and RNP 0.3 for helicopters
    • LVO
    • LVTO
    • Short Landing
    • Steep Approach
    • EFB
  • Each Specific Approval is valid for three years