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Air Services Authorization

Air Services Authorization

Operators seeking to provide commercial air services must secure the requisite licenses or permits.

Licenses are required for scheduled services, while permits are required for non-scheduled flights.

The type of permit required is dependent on the nature of the requested operation and can be categorised into:

  • Ad-Hoc Permits for carriers operating short-term, or one-off non-scheduled (i.e., charter) services.
  • Scheduled or Series Charter Permits for regular, ongoing scheduled or charter services.

To apply for either permit, please complete the required application form. 

Required Documents:

All applicants must submit the necessary documents, including certificates, operator specifications, and security programmes.

Step A: Complete and sign the appropriate application form:

Calculations done based on Civil Aviation Regulation 2012, Tenth Schedule Section 10.805 & 10.815

Pax Liability

Pax Liability is determined by multiplying $120,000 USD by the number of passengers on board the aircraft.

Public Liability

MTOW 3402kg (7500lbs) or less = $500,000 USD

MTOW more than 3,402kg (7,500lbs) and less than 8,165kg (18,000lbs) = $100,000,000 USD

MTOW greater than 8,165kg (18,000lbs) = $100,000,000 plus an amount determined by multiplying $50 USD by the number of kilograms by which the maximum permissible take-off weight of the exceeds 8,165kg.

  1. Certificate of Airworthiness
  2. Certificate of Insurance
  3. Certificate of Registration
  4. Aircraft and Route Authorization Sections of the Operations Specification
  5. Radio Station Licence
  6. Noise Certificate
  7. Approved Aviation Security Program, In accordance with Civil Aviation Regulation, 2012, Twentieth Schedule, Sections 20.016-20.018. (submitted directly to falavsec@jcaa.gov.jm), or
  8. Letter of Confirmation of usage of Aircraft Handler’s Aviation Security Program – Applicable for all Ad doc Operations
  9. Proof of Designation for:
    1. First time applicants for schedule services
    2. Some applicants for non-scheduled service in accordance with the provision of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement between Jamaica and their State
  10. New Jamaica AOC applicants will require additional information such as:
    1. Proof of Citizenship
    2. Proof that the operation is substantially owned by nationals of Jamaica
      1. Memorandum and Articles of association
      2. Proof of Share Capital Ownership
      3. Proof of Funds
      4. Business Plan

Payment: Pay fee of US$300.00 for the Publication of Operations, aiming to exceed 30 days.

Allow for Representations or Objections: Allow 14 - 21 days for objections, as per Regulation 8 of The Civil Aviation (Air Transport Licensing) Regulation.

Wish to make a representation or objection to any application for a licence?

Submit your Representations or Objections here.

Submit the application and documentation to erlicensing@jcaa.gov.jm

Receive your authorization to conduct Air Services within the guaranteed service time.

Processing Timelines:

Plan ahead with our processing timeline guide.

N.B. A Permit or Licence will not be granted unless all outstanding balances are settled.

For assistance, please get in touch with the JCAA’s Finance Department’s Accounts Receivables (AR) Unit at collectionsofficer@jcaa.gov.jm.