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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
7428(1)
 
Phraseology:

AIRCRAFT OPERATION — other than agricultural or scheduled air carriers — not members of the flying crew — including gate and ticket counter personnel at airports — N.O.C.

Footnote:

This classification applies to the ground operations of employers engaged in aircraft operations not more specifically described by another Aircraft Operation Industry Group classification, including but not limited to charter passenger or cargo air transport; air ambulance services; air freight services (nonscheduled); aerial firefighting; aerial exhibitions; aerial patrol; aerial advertising, skywriting, sightseeing or survey work; aerial log lifting and transport; and aerial news reporting. Ground operations include but are not limited to loading or unloading baggage or freight; assisting passengers with boarding or disembarking the aircraft; assisting passengers with ticket information or checking baggage; and aircraft fueling, service or repair.

This classification also applies to the operating crew of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with an aircraft system and payload total combined weight of 55 pounds or heavier used for other than agricultural operations, in accordance with the General Exclusions rule. See Section III, Rule 6, General Exclusions.

The operating crew of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with a total combined weight of 55 pounds or heavier used for agricultural operations, including but not limited to dusting, spraying or seeding, shall be separately classified as 7410, Aircraft Operation — agricultural — dusting, spraying or seeding — not members of the flying crew, in accordance with the General Exclusions rule. See Section III, Rule 6, General Exclusions.

The operating crew of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with a total combined weight of less than 55 pounds shall be classified in accordance with Section III, Rule 5, General Inclusions.

The shop repair of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with a total combined weight of 55 pounds or heavier by the manufacturer shall be classified as 3830(2), Unmanned Aircraft System Mfg.

The repair of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with a total combined weight of 55 pounds or heavier on a fee basis, or repair work performed by the manufacturer away from shop shall be classified as 7428(3), Aircraft Remanufacture, Conversion, Modification and Repair Companies.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) operating crew members working remotely from a home or office location with no exposure outside of the clerical office shall be classified as 8810, Clerical Office Employees, or 8871, Clerical Telecommuter Employees, subject to the Standard Exceptions rule. See Section III, Rule 4, Standard Exceptions.

Instructors who are not members of the flying crew shall be separately classified as 8868, Colleges or Schools — private — not automobile schools — professors, teachers or academic professional employees, and ground photographic laboratory employees shall be separately classified as 4361(1), Photographers.

Also refer to companion Classifications 7424(1), Aircraft Operation — other than agricultural, or scheduled air carriers — members of the flying crew.

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Approved Pure Premium Rate:
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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$2.67New/Renewal
9/1/2022$2.74New/Renewal
9/1/2021$2.83New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:

AIRCRAFT OPERATION — other than agricultural or scheduled air carriers — not members of the flying crew — including gate and ticket counter personnel at airports — N.O.C.

Footnotes:

This classification applies to the ground operations of employers engaged in aircraft operations not more specifically described by another Aircraft Operation Industry Group classification, including but not limited to charter passenger or cargo air transport; air ambulance services; air freight services (nonscheduled); aerial firefighting; aerial exhibitions; aerial patrol; aerial advertising, skywriting, sightseeing or survey work; aerial log lifting and transport; and aerial news reporting. Ground operations include but are not limited to loading or unloading baggage or freight; assisting passengers with boarding or disembarking the aircraft; assisting passengers with ticket information or checking baggage; and aircraft fueling, service or repair.

This classification also applies to the operating crew of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with an aircraft system and payload total combined weight of 55 pounds or heavier used for other than agricultural operations, in accordance with the General Exclusions rule. See Section III, Rule 6, General Exclusions.

The operating crew of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with a total combined weight of 55 pounds or heavier used for agricultural operations, including but not limited to dusting, spraying or seeding, shall be separately classified as 7410, Aircraft Operation — agricultural — dusting, spraying or seeding — not members of the flying crew, in accordance with the General Exclusions rule. See Section III, Rule 6, General Exclusions.

The operating crew of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with a total combined weight of less than 55 pounds shall be classified in accordance with Section III, Rule 5, General Inclusions.

The shop repair of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with a total combined weight of 55 pounds or heavier by the manufacturer shall be classified as 3830(2), Unmanned Aircraft System Mfg.

The repair of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) with a total combined weight of 55 pounds or heavier on a fee basis, or repair work performed by the manufacturer away from shop shall be classified as 7428(3), Aircraft Remanufacture, Conversion, Modification and Repair Companies.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aerial drones) operating crew members working remotely from an office location with no exposure outside of the clerical office shall be classified as 8810, Clerical Office Employees, subject to the Standard Exceptions rule. See Section III, Rule 4, Standard Exceptions.

Instructors who are not members of the flying crew shall be separately classified as 8868, Colleges or Schools — private — not automobile schools — professors, teachers or academic professional employees, and ground photographic laboratory employees shall be separately classified as 4361(1), Photographers.

Also refer to companion Classifications 7424(1), Aircraft Operation — other than agricultural, or scheduled air carriers — members of the flying crew.

9/1/2021
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