i.Certificating commercial and general aviation air operators;

ii.Issuing and/or making recommendations on amendment of the AOC and the associated operations specifications, on the operator's competence to continue to exercise the privileges of the certificate;

iii.Issuing specific authorizations and limitations e.g. (Extended Diversion Twin Operations (EDTO), Performance Based Navigation (PBN), Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM), All Weather Operations (AWOP), North Atlantic Higher Level Airspace NAT-HLA, Single Engine Turbine Powered Aeroplane operations at Night/IMC and transport of dangerous goods by air);

iv.Participating in Developing and/or reviewing operating regulations, policy, standards, guidelines and procedures;

v.Conducting qualification, approval and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated check pilots by an operator;

vi.Conducting evaluation of Flight Simulation Training Device;

vii.Assessing effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it;

viii.Conducting inspections or oversight in accordance with the surveillance programme and applicable standard procedures and instructions;

ix.Advising operators, in writing, of any significant deficiency and recommending for remedial action;

x.Reviewing operator's pertinent documentation including; operations and training manuals and recommending remedial action;

xi.Preparing reports on inspection or investigation conducted and complete and process the applicable inspection forms and checklists;

xii.Carrying out follow-up on inspection reports to ensure that appropriate action has been taken;

xiii.Investigating and reporting possible violations of the Civil Aviation Regulations and legislations;

xiv.Conducting en-route cockpit, cabin, satellite, line stations and ramp inspections for both local and foreign registered aircraft, including other oversight checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals;8

xv.Evaluating and reviewing applications for issuance of Foreign operating permits, including related documentation and make recommendations;

xvi.Issuing exemptions, authorization and approvals to air operators in relation to dangerous goods; and

xvii.Participating in valuation of aircraft lease agreements.