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Frequently asked questions

The AMC1 BOP.ADD.030 (a) (6) refers to Full Time Employee What does Full Time Equivalent or Full Time Equivalent mean?

The full-time equivalent is a concept that allows to measure the number of full-time employees working in an organisation and is calculated by suming all staff hours of work in one year, either part-time or full-time and by dividing the result by the number of hours of a full-time employee. 

More information at: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/Glossary:Full-time_equivalent_(FTE)

What is an inspection of the activity at the airport?

The scope of an inspection at the airport is that of the operation on the airport platform and the application of the organisation’s manuals at that airport according to its activity.

Sometimes airport inspection is limited to ramp operation and application of the operator’s operating manuals.

How to provide additional documentation to an application already submitted through the Electronic Headquarters?

Through the telematics processor that is the application of EASA for the management by the inspected of the inspection documentation. 

Please note that you will need to provide the documentation in the appropriate file, as otherwise the reply could be delayed.

What is the format of the AVSAF exams?

It is a multiple-choice test that is taken on the Aesa Moodle platform.

What to do if there are technical problems when submitting the application?

In case of problems with access to the website, when signing the documentation or attaching evidence, we suggest that you contact the AESA IT service through this email: cau.aesa@seguridadaerea.es

What happens if I suspend the instructor exam?

If the instructor course has been validated and the exam is suspended (in the second call), the student must take the instructor course.

If I have a valid AVSEC certificate, is it necessary to obtain the AVSAF certificate at the time the project is given as implemented?

No, the time during which the AVSEC certificate is valid to obtain the AVSAF rating is not available.

We will acquire a second-hand ultralight from its owner, which is a company. Is it enough with the invoice of sale, or does it have to make a contract, in addition, with a signature legitimised before Notary?

The Invoice is not a document inscribed either in the Register of Furniture Property of Madrid or in the RMAC. You can consult in the MOD 4 application, the type of document that must be submitted in both registers, through this link.

Is there an AESA-approved training centre to provide groundhandling training?

With the exception of dangerous goods training centres and AVSEC training, there are no specific AESA-approved training centres for groundhandling activity.

Can commercial operation be performed with a ULM?

The ULM has a restricted certificate of airworthiness, as it does not comply with the requirements of Annex 8 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation.

Circular Instruction 11-05 A of the Directorate-General for Civil Aviation sets out the restrictions applicable to this type of aircraft, among which it is stated that it is only possible to perform private activity without remuneration.