AVOP Airside Vehicle Operators Permit — VIP Certification Exam

AVOP — The AVOP (Airside Vehicle Operators Permit) is a mandatory certification governed by Transport Canada under the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations (CASR), required for any person operating a ground vehicle in the airside (restricted) areas of a designated Canadian airport; the exam covers airside markings, signs, lighting, right-of-way rules, radio procedures, runway safety, and emergency protocols, and is administered by individual airports under Transport Canada oversight with a typical passing threshold of 70–80%.