Airside Vehicle Operation

• DA - Restricted Area + Aprons Only (Operate inside restricted area and aprons only).

• D - Full Airfield, including Restricted Area + Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate. Written and practical test required.

Non-refundable fee for issuing a new, replacement or renewed AVOP is $100+HST.

Note: D requires a Restricted Operator's Certificate - Aeronautical. Please contact the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre at 519-648-2213 to write the test.

Complete your Airside Vehicle Operator (AVOP) Application.

• Completed AVOP Application signed by your company’s Signing Authority.
• Attach a copy of your Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) or Company ID.
• Attach a copy of a Valid provincial driver’s license (Only G2 or higher license holders may hold an AVOP).
• Attach a copy of your Radio Operator's Certificate - Aeronautical for D AVOP.
• Attach a passport style photo if sending by email.
• Attach a copy of your Security Awareness, YKF Incursion Awareness, and Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit Certificates.

Drop off the application and supporting documents at the Information desk, or scan and email Pass Control.

• Create your online training account.
• Complete the Security Awareness, YKF Incursion Awareness, and the appropriate Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit modules.
• You will be awarded Certificates of Completion, which all three are required with your AVOP application.

The appointment can be booking through Pass Control. 

The practical exam includes, but is not limited to:

• Accurate completion of labelling an airfield map.
• Airside rules and regulations.
• Airport familiarization.
• Lights, signage, and markings knowledge.
• Proper airfield radio communications.