15Definition and application of Part 4

15 Definition and application of Part 4

(1) In this Part:

relevant aerial work operation means an aerial work operation for which the aerial work operator:

(a) is required to have an SMS under subregulation 138.140 (1); and

(b) is not relieved of that requirement by subregulation 138.140 (2).

(2) This Part applies to an aerial work operator (the relevant operator) who, immediately before 2 December 2021:

(a) held an AOC, or was an early applicant for an AOC or an AOC variation, that:

(i) authorised an aerial work operation (other than an aerial work (air ambulance) operation); and

(iii) did not authorise Part 142 activities in an aircraft; and

(b) was not the subject of a direction under regulation 11.245 to have an SMS.