ED Decision 2025/008/R
RESPONSIBILITY WHEN CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES
(a) The operator may decide to contract certain activities to external organisations.
(b) A written agreement should exist between the operator and the contracted organisation clearly defining the contracted activities and the applicable requirements.
[applicable until 26 March 2028 — ED Decision 2014/017/R]
(b) A written agreement should exist between the operator and the contracted organisation clearly defining the contracted activities, accountability for safety and authority, and the applicable requirements. In the case of ad hoc operations carried out without a prior ground handling agreement, ground handling services may be provided at short notice by the operator or the commander/pilot-in-command.
[applicable from 27 March 2028 — ED Decision 2025/008/R]
(c) The contracted safety-related activities relevant to the agreement should be included in the operator's safety management and compliance monitoring programmes.
(d) The operator should ensure that the contracted organisation has the necessary authorisation or approval when required, and commands the resources and competence to undertake the task.
[applicable until 26 March 2028 — ED Decision 2014/017/R]
(d) The operator should ensure that the contracted organisation has the necessary authorisation or approval when required, or that a ground handling organisation contracted to provide services at an EU aerodrome within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 operates under a declaration, and commands the resources and competence to undertake the activities.
[applicable from 27 March 2028 — ED Decision 2025/008/R]
AMC1 ORO.GEN.205 details operator responsibilities when contracting activities, including written agreements, safety management integration, and ensuring contractor competence. New rules from 27 March 2028 add safety-acc
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