The following specialty commercial aeronautical activities that are offered and/or provided, for compensation, in or from the Airport shall comply with the requirements set forth below. These activities are credited to the person in fulfillment of General Fixed Base Operator requirements. Any person engaging in two or fewer of the below listed activities shall be considered a "Specialty Fixed Base Operator". If a person engages in three or more of the below listed activities or two with a fuel dispensing operation, then the person shall comply with the regulations for a General Fixed Base Operator.
(a) Aircraft Sales and/or Aircraft Rental. Any person wanting to engage in the sale or lease of new or used aircraft shall lease and/or provide as a minimum the following:
(1) Land. The leasehold shall contain sufficient space for building(s), aircraft storage and off-street parking.
(2) Building(s). Lease or construct properly lighted and heated space for office, lobby area, and public restrooms.
(3) Personnel. One person having a valid FAA pilot certificate with ratings appropriate for the types of aircraft offered for sale or lease.
(4) Services. Provide for adequate servicing of aircraft and accessories during warranty periods (new aircraft only).
(5) Hours of operation. The normal operating hours shall be at the operator's discretion. However, operator shall be open not less than twenty hours per week and should be reasonably available to the public.
(Ord. 01-299. Passed 8-21-01.)
(b) Flight Instruction. Any person wanting to engage in pilot flight instruction, including ground school, and/or aircraft rental shall provide as a minimum the following:
(1) Land. The leasehold shall contain sufficient space for building(s), aircraft storage, and off-street parking.
(2) Buildings. Lease or construct properly lighted and heated space for classroom and/or briefing room, lobby area, office, and public restroom facilities.
(3) Personnel. One person holding a valid commercial pilot certificate with ratings appropriate for the types of aircraft offered for rent. If flight instruction is offered, that person should hold a current flight instructor certificate with ratings appropriate to the type of training offered.
(4) Aircraft. Not less than one properly certificated aircraft owned or leased in writing to the lessee. If flight instruction is offered, such aircraft shall be equipped for flight instruction.
(5) Hours of operation. The normal operating hours shall be at the operator's discretion, but he/she should be reasonably available to the public.
(Ord. 01-299. Passed 8-21-01.)
(c) Charter Operations. Any person wanting to engage in charter operations shall hold an FAA Air Taxi/Commercial Operator (ATCO) certificate (issued under FAR Part 135) or an Air Carrier/Commercial Operator certificate (issued under FAR Parts 121 or 127) with operations specifications covering the services offered and all certificates required by the Civil Aeronautics Board. The following shall be provided at a minimum:
(1) Land. The leasehold shall contain sufficient space for building(s), aircraft storage and off-street parking.
(2) Building(s). Lease or construct properly lighted and heated space for office, lobby area and public restrooms.
(3) Aircraft. At least one properly certified four-place aircraft or aircraft with not less than 500 pounds payload capacity owned or leased by the person.
(4) Hours of operation. Normal operating hours open not less than five days a week. Hours of operation for commercial operators are at the lessee's discretion.
(d) Airframe and Powerplant Repair. Any person wanting to engage in airframe and power plant repair service shall provide as a minimum the following:
(1) Land. The leasehold shall contain sufficient space for building(s), aircraft storage and off-street parking.
(2) Buildings. Lease or construct properly lighted and heated space for aircraft maintenance area, office, lobby area and public restrooms. The aircraft maintenance area shall meet State and local industrial code requirements.
(3) Personnel. Not less than one person currently certified by FAA with ratings appropriate for work being performed.
(4) Equipment. Sufficient equipment, supplies and availability of parts to perform maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations or equivalent for the work being performed.
(5) Hours of operation. Normal operating hours open not less than five days a week.
(e) Aircraft Accessories Installation and Repair. Any person wanting to engage in the installation or repair of aircraft accessories, including avionics and aircraft instruments, shall provide as a minimum the following:
(1) Land. The leasehold shall contain sufficient space for building(s), and off-street parking.
(2) Buildings. Lease or construct properly lighted and heated space for work area, office, lobby area, and public restrooms. The work area shall meet State and local industrial code requirements.
(3) Personnel. Not less than one person with ratings, licenses and permits appropriate for work being performed.
(4) Equipment. Sufficient equipment, supplies and availability of parts to perform maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations or the equivalent for the work being performed.
(5) Hours of operation. Normal operating hours open not less than five days a week.