Authority to Operate Application Form

Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield Inc (WBMA) is operated and maintained by the voluntary work of members of the association.
In-accordance with the rules of our association, Members who wish to conduct commercial activities from the airfield must first obtain an Authority To Operate (ATO) from the WBMA Board of Management (BOM).

The purpose of the ATO is to ensure that the BOM can assess, on behalf of the members, the impact of your commercial operation on the airfield infrastructure and members amenity.

Your accurate completion of this application is paramount, please contact a BOM member if you need clarification on the requested information.

Applications are subject to an initial application fee of $500.00 (or review fee of $125) and will only be assessed after payment is received. Payment details will be forwarded to your email address at the completion of this application process.

We thank you for your completeness in addressing the various questions to the best of your ability.

• APPLICANT INFORMATION

• Business Name of Applicant*
• ABN/ ACN*
• Business Address*
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• Business Telephone No
• Hangar Site/ Lot ID
  Enter the Site/ Lot ID from which you will conduct the proposed commercial activity.
• Name of person making this application.*
  First Last
• Applicant's Mobile No*
• Applicant's Email*
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• OPERATIONAL INFORMATION

• Type of Operations*
  Please describe the type of operations you propose to conduct from your hangar. EG Aircraft Maintenance Facility, servicing fixed and rotary wing aircraft < 5700kg. Aerial Work in support of power line inspections. Adhoc Charter and Aerial Work as required from time to time.
• Please select the item below which best describe your business activities.*
  • I will operate aircraft in and out of Watts Bridge.
  • My clients will operate aircraft in and out of Watts Bridge.
  • Both of the above.
• Your Aircraft Operations*
  Please select the + sign to add Aircraft Types you operate from your business.

  Aircraft Type	No of this A/C Type	Max T/O Weight (Kg)	Max LDG Weight (Kg)	Aircraft PCN/ACN	Est No of T/O's per wk

• Your Client's Aircraft Operations*
  Please select the + sign to add Aircraft Types you expect to attend your business.

  Aircraft Type	Max T/O Weight (Kg)	Max LDG Weight (Kg)	Aircraft PCN/ACN	Est No of LDGs per wk.

• Please detail any Special Requirements aircraft operating to/ from your business may have.*
  Describe any operating limitation cased by the aircraft or the facility. Eg Aircraft requires large turning node to reduce runway wear.
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• BUSINESS INFORMATION

• How many staff will be at WBMA each week?*
  Please detail the number of staff who will be at WBMA each week. You can describe this in man hours per week. Eg 2 staff, 60 man hours per week.
• What are the expected days of operation each week?*
  Please detail the days/ number of days per week you expect to operate your business at the airfield. Eg 7 days per week or Mon-Thurs.
• What are your planned hours of operation each day?*
  Please detail the your hours you expect to operate your business at the airfield. Eg 9am - 5 pm, 7 days per week or Varies, but say approx 20 hours per week between 6am and 6 pm
• Will your business operate on the weekend?*
  • Yes
  • No
• Weekend Operating Hours*
  Please describe your likely operating hours during the weekend. Eg 9am - 5pm Sat, Sunday Closed or Varies, but say 8 hours over the weekend from 6am to 6pm.
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• BUSINESS LICENCES

• Does your business require any licences or approvals to operate?
  Eg Air Operators Certificate, Charter or Other Category, an Exposition or Part 141 endorsement etc.
  • Yes
  • No
• What Business Licences or Approvals does your Business Require?*
  Please detail the Business Licences and or Approvals required to conduct your proposed business activities. Eg Air Operators Certificate Charter Category with Part 141 endorsement.
• Please up-load a copy of the relevant Licences and or Approvals.
  Only PDF copies may be uploaded. Please ensure the Licences or Approvals show that they are current.
  Drop files here or

  Accepted file types: pdf.
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• BUSINESS INSURANCE

• Do you carry any business insurance?*
  • Yes
  • No
• What insurances polices are in-place which are relevant to your business?*
  Please list your policies. Please note that WBMA generally requires indemnity and or listing on policies with Public Liability coverage of $10,000,000.00 or more.
• Please up-load a copy of the relevant insurances.
  Only PDF copies may be uploaded. Please ensure the insurances show the public liability carried and that they are current.
  Drop files here or

  Accepted file types: pdf.
• Are you prepared to undertake Business Insurance if required by WBMA?
  Please note that WBMA generally requires indemnity and or listing on policies with Public Liability coverage of $10,000,000.00 or more.
  • Yes
  • No

• Sorry, we cannot process your application

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• ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Does your business handle any Hazardous Materials?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please describe the nature and type of substances used in the conduct of your business which are potential hazards, contaminants, and or pollutants.*
  You may list these by class of substance. If none, please annotate 'No Hazardous Substances Used'.
• Please list the licences required and or held which allow your use of the substances described above.*
  If none are required, please annotate 'Nil Required'.
• Please describe how you will store, transport, and dispose of the hazardous materials detailed above.*
  If no Hazardous Substances are used, please annotate 'No Storage, Transportation, or Disposal Procedures Required'
• Please list any insurances you have in-place which will cover an Environmental Claim.*
  If none, please state 'No Environmental Claims Insurance in-place'.
• Please advise of any non-aircraft noise levels within or around the hangar which will be elevated in the course of your business.*
  Please advise of any noise levels which in the course of normal business requires staff to wear noise / hearing protection. If nothing, please annotate 'No Elevated Noise Levels Anticipated'.
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• OTHER INFORMATION

• Please advise of any other information you believe pertinent to supporting this application.*
  If none, please annotate 'Nothing further to advise'.
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• DECLARATION

• I hereby confirm that the information provided above is true and correct. I understand that by ticking “yes”, the applicant is expressly warranting and representing to the Association that:

  • The applicant acknowledges that it is solely responsible to obtain any necessary consents, licences or approvals to conduct commercial activities at the Airfield;
  • The applicant must keep all consents, licences and approvals current at all times that commercial activities are conducted at the Airfield; and
  • The applicant must at all times comply with the terms and conditions of all consents, licences and approvals, and further the applicant will comply with all further directions of the Association with respect to the conduct of the commercial activity at the Airfield.

• I hereby confirm my agreement to the above declaration.*
  • Yes
  • No

• Sorry we cannot process your application.

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