Vendor requirements at Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport

Permit to operate

GAA Permit (Operations at General Aviation Airports), issued by Miami-Dade Aviation Department.

Fee: $500 non-refundable application fee, plus $500 refundable security deposit

Apply online and pay through MIA-Pay. Upload an executed service agreement with a customer (effective date, term, detailed scope, signed by both parties). The permit is month-to-month for up to one year, either side may cancel on 15 days written notice, and it stays valid only while you hold current customer contracts, which must be submitted within seven days. Subcontracting needs MDAD written approval, and the subcontractor works under its own permit. Entities in arrears to the County or out of compliance with LDB and Living Wage requirements are not eligible. Work at MIA needs a separate permit.

Insurance minimums

Endorsements and policy terms

• Miami-Dade County named as additional insured on general liability
• 30 days prior written notice to MDAD and the County of cancellation or material change
• Insurer authorized in Florida with A.M. Best rating of at least A- and financial size VII, or an MDAD Risk Management equivalent
• Certificate holder: Miami-Dade Aviation Department, P.O. Box 025504, Miami, Florida; permit number must appear in Description of Operations
• Certificates submitted online before operations and annually

Badging and security

• Employees who need restricted-area access get MDAD ID badges requested by the permittee.
• Employees must complete MDAD SIDA training before a badge is issued.
• MDAD may require background checks and a fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC).
• The permittee pays badge issuance, fingerprinting and lost or unreturned badge charges. Report lost or stolen badges immediately.

Vehicles and ramp driving

• No vehicle operation on the AOA unless MDAD deems it necessary and approves the vehicle under Chapter 25 of the County Code.
• Drivers must complete the MDAD AOA Driver's Training Course and hold a valid license.
• No vehicle storage in the common-use secured area or AOA.
• Carry proof of insurance in every vehicle on airport property; MDAD may deny entry if it is not produced.
• Vehicles are subject to search, and employees sign a consent-to-search form.

Training

• MDAD SIDA training before badge issuance.
• MDAD AOA Driver's Training Course for anyone driving on the AOA.

Washing and environmental rules

• No aircraft washing rules appear in the permit. Obtain DERM permits as required and remove your trash.

Fees

• No monthly opportunity fee on gross revenues at the GA airports (fuel flowage and other fees still apply).
• Monthly Gross Revenues Report with customer list due by the 10th; late reports are charged $50 a day (capped at $750 per violation in the permit template) and 1.5% a month on delinquent amounts.
• Annual report attested by a CPA once gross revenues reach $250K, due within 90 days of each permit year; below that, a notarized report.

Working under an FBO or tenant

The permit depends on active customer contracts, so each vendor holds its own permit rather than working under an FBO. FBO and customer contracts may add coverage such as hangarkeepers, which the County permit does not require.