Chilean Airline Operating Permit Application (DGAC)

Chilean Airline Operating Permit Application for DGAC

Starting or expanding an airline operation in Chile requires navigating the comprehensive regulatory framework of the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). This Chilean airline operating permit application template streamlines the complex process of securing your Air Operator Certificate (AOC), ensuring compliance with Chilean aviation law and international safety standards.

Whether you're launching a new commercial airline, adding aircraft to your fleet, or applying for new route authorizations, this form captures all the essential information DGAC requires—from aircraft certification documentation to safety management systems, operational specifications, and route feasibility analysis.

Why Paperform for Chilean Aviation Compliance?

Aviation regulatory applications demand precision, comprehensive documentation, and the ability to handle complex conditional requirements. Paperform's flexible form builder allows you to create professional, branded applications that guide applicants through Chile's specific regulatory requirements while maintaining the formal presentation DGAC expects.

The doc-style editor makes it easy to include detailed instructions, regulatory references, and multi-language support for international operators entering the Chilean market. With conditional logic, you can show or hide entire sections based on operation type—whether charter, scheduled domestic, or international services—ensuring applicants only complete relevant sections.

Built for Chilean Aviation Operators and Service Providers

This template is designed for:

• New airline startups applying for their initial AOC and operating permits
• Existing carriers seeking route expansions or fleet additions
• International airlines establishing Chilean operations or subsidiaries
• Charter operators transitioning to scheduled commercial service
• Aviation consultants and law firms preparing applications on behalf of clients
• Aircraft leasing companies supporting operator certification processes

The form captures critical information across aircraft certification, crew qualifications, maintenance programs, safety management systems, financial viability, and operational plans—all required components of a complete DGAC submission.

Key Features for Complex Aviation Applications

Comprehensive Aircraft Documentation: Dedicated sections for each aircraft in your proposed fleet, capturing registration details, airworthiness certificates, insurance coverage, maintenance records, and technical specifications. The form accommodates multiple aircraft types and configurations, essential for operators building diverse fleets.

Route Authorization Requests: Structured fields for domestic and international route applications, including origin-destination pairs, frequency proposals, aircraft assignments, and commercial justification. This helps DGAC assess your operational plans and market impact.

Safety Audit Readiness: The template includes detailed safety management system documentation, emergency response procedures, security protocols, and operational risk assessments—preparing you for DGAC's mandatory safety audit process.

RUT and SII Compliance: Integrated fields for Chilean tax identification (RUT), Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII) documentation, and corporate registration details, ensuring your application meets both aviation and financial regulatory requirements.

Personnel Qualification Tracking: Comprehensive sections for pilot credentials, maintenance personnel certifications, operations management qualifications, and training program documentation—critical for demonstrating operational capability.

Streamline with Stepper and Papersign

Once your application is submitted, the regulatory compliance journey continues. Connect this form to Stepper (stepper.io) to build automated workflows that track your application status, send reminders for document renewals, coordinate with legal counsel, and manage DGAC correspondence. You can set up approval chains for internal review before submission, ensuring every stakeholder signs off on your application.

For the numerous legal agreements, declarations, and certifications required by DGAC, use Papersign (papersign.com) to collect eSignatures from directors, accountable managers, chief pilots, and maintenance directors. Keep all signed documents linked to your original application for a complete audit trail that satisfies Chilean regulatory requirements.

Aviation Industry Standards for Chilean Operators

The Chilean aviation sector operates under strict DGAC oversight, incorporating ICAO standards and regional Latin American cooperation agreements. This template reflects current Chilean regulatory requirements for commercial air transport operations, including:

• DAR (Dirección de Aeronáutica Reglamentaria) technical standards
• Chilean Civil Aeronautics Code compliance
• ICAO Annex alignment for international operations
• Safety Management System (SMS) requirements
• Economic and financial fitness criteria
• Insurance and liability coverage minimums

By organizing your application through Paperform's structured format, you demonstrate professionalism and attention to detail—qualities DGAC looks for when evaluating operator capability and safety culture.

Flexible, Scalable, and Secure

Aviation data is sensitive and commercially valuable. Paperform's SOC 2 Type II compliance and enterprise-grade security ensure your operational plans, financial projections, and proprietary information remain protected. Role-based permissions let you control which team members can access specific sections, while data residency options help you meet Chilean data sovereignty considerations.

As your aviation business grows, Paperform scales with you. Use the same platform for crew training records, maintenance scheduling forms, safety reporting systems, and passenger service applications—building an integrated digital infrastructure for Chilean aviation operations.

Whether you're an experienced aviation operator expanding into the Chilean market or a startup preparing your first DGAC submission, this template provides the professional foundation you need to navigate Chile's regulatory environment efficiently and successfully.