What is a TCO in aviation?

What is a TCO in aviation?

“Third Country Operator” (or TCO) refers to non-European aircraft operators conducting commercial air transport flights into the EU. This includes business aviation flights that intend to operate commercial charter flights into the EU. Private flights are naturally not commercial and are exempt.

Is Iceland an EASA Member State?

Yes. The non-EU European countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, are identified as “EASA associated countries.” EASA, as in the case with EU Member States, is the single approval authority for design related activity within the associated countries.

What is TCO authorization?

The TCO authorisation is a safety authorisation issued by EASA following a technical assessment. This technical authorisation issued by EASA is a mandatory prerequisite when applying with any EASA Member State for commercial traffic rights (operating permits), which continue to be issued directly by Member States.

What is a turnaround coordinator?

Description: The Turnaround Coordinator is responsible for the economic, punctual and safe planning and execution of the various aircraft handling processes during the aircraft ground time. This includes the optimization of processes and procedures.

Is Germany in EASA?

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is an agency of the European Union (EU) with responsibility for civil aviation safety….European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

What is lower TCO?

These are the long-term costs and expenses incurred during the product’s useful life and ultimate disposal. The item with the lower total cost of ownership is the better value in the long run.

What third country means?

DEFINITIONS1. a country which is not party to an international treaty or agreement.

What is precision time schedule?

Precision scheduling allows you to open times at random intervals. For example, you can show availability as 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm.

Can EASA pilots fly in the UK?

For holders of an EASA licence seeking to continue operating UK-registered aircraft, you will require a validation from the UK CAA. For EASA licences held or those which were in the process of being transferred by 31 December 2020, pilots can validate their licences for use in the UK for up to two years.

Can the UK rejoin EASA?

Unfortunately, EASA has currently not promised to recognise UK-Issued EASA licences after 2020. However, it will be possible to change your SOLI to another EASA member state before 31st December 2020.