Obligations of the Aerodrome Operator
Under the Maldives Civil Aviation Regulations the operator of a certified aerodrome is to:
- Comply with mandatory standards and practices
- Employ adequate number of qualified and skilled staff
- Operate the aerodrome in accordance with the procedures set out in the Aerodrome Manual
- No later than January 2007 have established a safety management system
- Arrange for audit of the safety management system and the management of airport organizations
- Permit access to authorized CAD officers for inspection and testing purposes related to ensuring safety at the aerodrome
- Make required notifications to the CAD, ATC or pilots
- Conduct special inspections as necessary
- Remove obstructions on the aerodrome that are likely to be a hazard; and erect warning signs if low flying or taxiing aircraft are likely to be hazardous to people or vehicles