Who must carry the aircraft station license at all times while on duty?

• A. The operator
• B. The pilot
• C. The passenger
• D. The maintenance technician

Answer: (A)

The license is held by the person responsible for operating the aircraft’s radio station. That authorization is what lets the crew legally use the radiotelephone equipment, and it must be carried on the person who is in charge of the radio while it’s on duty. In practice, the operator—often the organization or its designated radio supervisor—must have the license with them to verify they’re authorized to handle communications. The pilot may be the one using the radio, but if there’s a designated operator, the on-duty operator is the one required to carry the license. Passengers and maintenance personnel aren’t required to carry the aircraft station license.