Bahamas - Renew Air Operators Renewal Licenses and Permits

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To obtain a Air Operators Licenses, the applicant must submit an application along with other supporting documents as mentioned in the Required Documents section of the procedure, with corresponding fees, to the Civil Aviation Department.
2. The applicant can download the form from the below link:Form Link.
3. The applicant must submit the application, to the Department of Civil Aviation, not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the expiration of the licence and or permit to facilitate the renewal process.
4. The Authority may issue a Licence if satisfied, after an investigation with the applicant’s documents.
   

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Required Documents

• Approval from Flight Standards for annual technical assessment for each aircraft in fleet
• Operators/Carriers Operations Manual and auunal revision amendments.
• An affidavit verifying no outstanding violations, accidents, incidents or occurrence for last fiscal period
• Confirmation letter and receipt from Department of Civil Aviation indicating no outstanding debt to the Department for services, permits and licences
• Any changes in the beneficial owners of the operator and or carrier
• Names and date of birth of all pilots, qualifications, last proficiency check, all pilot licences and current medical certificate.
• Copy of operations balance sheet for last fiscal period and bank reference letter
• Business licence or receipt.
  

Other Documents:

• Current Certificate of Insurance
• A copy of the current Operator's Licence
• Quarterly reports on passengers transported within the Bahamas
• Approval for FAA Maintenance Programme and Minimum Equipment List pursuant to FAR 129.14 for US registered aircraft
• Lists of all aircraft authorized by the Minister
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Civil Aviation,
Ministry of Tourism and Aviation,
Teacher & Salaried Workers Cooperative Credit Union Ltd. (TSWCCUL)
Business Complex
East Street & Independence Drive
P. O. Box N-975
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
Email: [email protected]
Phone:(242)326-0339
(242)326-0345
(242)326-0347
(242)326-3590
(242)326-0319
Fax: (242)326-3592
Contact Address Details Link:Contact Link
Contact Address Details for Family Island Link:Contact Link

Eligibility

Applicant must be the holder of a valid Bahamian Air Operators Licence.

Fees

The processing fee for this service is BS$500.00 per annum.

Validity

The License is valid for one year.

Documents to Use

Application Form Link: Form Link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The timeframe for approval for the application is depended upon the applicant’s response to the requirements.

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

• Name of Applicant
• Name of Operator or Carrier
• Indicate exactly which renewal is being requested
• Exact period being applied for
  

Need for the Document

This application helps to reduce delays and streamline the renewal process for Bahamian operators and air carriers' licences and permits.

Information which might help

A Pilot can have permission to fly depending on one's health, may be granted to fly until age 60.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Website Link

Others

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