Operational Contracting Terms and Conditions

Operator Responsibility

The hiring operator/client is responsible for ensuring all operations are conducted under their applicable:

• Air Operator Certificate (AOC)

• operational approvals

• insurances

• licences

• operational procedures

• Safety Management System (SMS)

Airborne Contracts operates as an independent contractor pilot service only unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Travel, Accommodation and Operational Expenses

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the hiring operator/client is responsible for:

• travel costs

• accommodation

• meals/per diem

• vehicle hire

• operational disbursements

• mobilisation and demobilisation costs

• other reasonable operational expenses incurred during the contract period.

Any reimbursable expenses incurred by Airborne Contracts during operations may be invoiced to the hiring operator/client.

Vehicle Use

Where a personal/company vehicle is used for mobilisation or operational requirements, travel may be charged at the current Australian Taxation Office (ATO) cents-per-kilometre rate.

Distance calculations will be based from the Airborne Contracts operational base located in Mudgee, New South Wales.

Payment Terms

Invoices issued by Airborne Contracts are payable within ten (10) days from the invoice issue date unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Late payments may incur additional administration charges and/or interest where permitted by law.

Force Majeure

Airborne Contracts shall not be liable for delays, inability to perform, or cancellation of services resulting from events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• weather conditions

• fire activity

• natural disasters

• government restrictions

• aircraft unserviceability

• operational shutdowns

• industrial action

• acts of God

• emergencies or safety-related operational decisions.

Operational safety and regulatory compliance will always take precedence.