AVOP Program

Airside Vehicle Operator's Permits (AVOPs) are issued by the GTAA to certify those able to drive in our gate, runway and aircraft taxi areas. Work duties related to AVOPs are designated on individual cards.

Note: AVOP applicants must demonstrate both a need and right to drive airside. The GTAA will determine the need to drive airside after assessing each AVOP application form, including the locations and frequency of requested airside access.

3 Steps To Obtaining an Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit (AVOP):

Completing the Airside Safety Awareness Training Program is mandatory prior to completing the written and practical exam both for new or expired AVOP applicants.

Training is administered by a certified GTAA trainer or by an authorized GTAA certified company trainer, and consists of in-class training and practical driving as outlined in the AVOP training manual. Once the training is completed, the applicant will be able to undertake the written exam.

AVOP training is valid for six months from the date shown on the bottom of applicant's AVOP Certification Student Checklist, which is received upon completion of the applicant's in-class and practical training. The applicant will have six months to undertake the AVOP written examination. If the applicant fails to attend and pass the AVOP written exam within this period, the applicant must redo their training.

Upon completion of the Airside Safety Awareness Training Program, the applicant is required to pass a written exam that covers the fundamentals of Airside Safety.

Prerequisites 

• Completion of the Airside Safety Awareness Training Program

AVOP Training Materials 

• Airport Traffic Directives (ATD)
• Current map of Toronto Pearson's airside property

Items Required for Written Examination (New and Expired AVOP Applicants): 

• Completed AVOP Certification Student Checklist signed by their Authorized Trainer to the GTAA Examiner before their written exam.
• AVOP application form signed by company Signing Authority
• Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC)
• Pen (black or blue)

Date: Monday to Thursday (excluding holidays) at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Location: Terminal 1, Ground Transportation Level, Room #EBS111 (Main concourse between Entry/Exit doors P and Q. Map.)

Parking validation is available to those who do not have employee parking and have parked at the Terminal 1 parking garage.

Practical examinations are conducted by GTAA Testers and authorized Tenant Testers. If your company does not have a certified tester, please contact the GTAA AVOP Office at (416) 776-AVOP (2867).

Items Required for Practical Examination: 

• Valid provincial driver's license Note:G1 license holders may not hold an AVOP.
• AVOP application form signed by company Signing Authority
• Written examination pass confirmation
• Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC)
• Vehicle in sound mechanical condition in accordance with the GTAA Airport Traffic Directives
• Working ground radio (D Practical Exam)
• Current D AVOP card (if applying for a renewal)
• Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC) Aeronautical (D AVOP only)

Note: You must report 10 minutes prior to your Drive Test Time. 

AVOP Renewal

DA or GA/DA AVOP: 

In order to renew a current valid AVOP, you are only required to successfully pass your DA or GA/DA written exam. The exam can be written up to 90 days prior to the expiry of your AVOP.

D AVOP: 

In order to renew a current valid D AVOP, you are required to successfully pass your written exam and practical driving exam up to 90 days prior to the expiry of your current AVOP.

Contact the AVOP Office at (416) 776-AVOP(2867) to schedule a practical driving exam with a GTAA examiner.

It is recommended that you attempt to renew your AVOP early. In the event that you are not successful, you will still have enough time to write your exam again before you AVOP expires.

The required wait period for a failed exam is as follows:

• First attempt: 7 days
• Second attempt: 30 days

AVOP Study Materials

Airport Traffic Directives, March 2012 Edition 

AVOP Site Map April 2012 

Cargo West 

Infield Terminal  

GTAA/Skyservice Apron  

Vehicle Corridors T1/T3 Apron  

FedEx Apron  

Central Deicing Facility