CAMO
What is CAMO and why is it essential in aviation?
When it comes to aircraft safety, most people think of pilots, mechanics, or the control tower. But there's a key figure working behind the scenes to keep every aircraft legally and technically fit to fly: the CAMO.
CAMO = Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation
In short, CAMO is responsible for ensuring aircraft remain airworthy throughout their operational life — not just when they leave the hangar, but every single day.
What does CAMO actually do?
It doesn't carry out the hands-on maintenance — that's for the technicians and licensed engineers — but it plans, tracks, and manages every aspect of it to ensure compliance with strict aviation regulations.
One of CAMO’s core responsibilities is managing the Aircraft Maintenance Program.
This means:
• Planning inspections and tasks based on flight hours, flight cycles, or calendar time
• Ensuring compliance with airworthiness directives and manufacturer recommendations
• Keeping detailed technical records updated and traceable
• Coordinating with Part-145 approved maintenance organisations
• Managing internal CAMO functions, including the MCC, which monitors real-time technical issues and keeps the fleet flying safely
Every scheduled maintenance task has a defined limit — whether it’s based on flight hours, cycles, or calendar time. CAMO ensures these are properly planned and never exceeded, which is critical for both regulatory compliance and operational safety.
Why is CAMO so important?
Because no aircraft can take off unless it's in full airworthy condition — and that’s exactly what CAMO ensures.
It’s the invisible thread connecting regulation, maintenance, engineering, and safe operation.
Whether you're a mechanic, technician, engineer, or work in the MCC, you’ve probably relied on CAMO more than once — even if you didn’t realize it.