Advise the Government on the definition and implementation of civil aviation policies;
Study, propose and draft legal instruments, regulation and administrative instructions aimed at supervising the exercise of activities in the civil aviation sector and guaranteeing air navigation safety and security;
Monitor compliance with applicable laws and regulations, inspecting and verifying the exercise of activities, operational areas, equipment, systems, facilities and services of any entity carrying on any kind of activities in the field of civil aviation;
Opine on the concession of rights to carry on aerodrome activities related to the provision of public aerodrome services and air navigation. Accessory and complementary activities, as well as monitor or promote the monitoring of the exercise of such right and compliance with the conditions under which the rights have been granted;
Opine on the concession of rights to carry on air transport operations, given or recognized to Timorese or foreign entities, issue the respective licenses or permits, as well as monitor or promote the monitoring of the exercise of such rights and compliance with conditions under which the rights have been granted;
Take part, together with other competent entities and other public services, in development of general plans, master plans, and servitude or environmental protection plans with respect to aerodrome infrastructure and air navigation and the use of the air space;
Promote the adoption of air transport facilitation and safety measures
Approve projects for the construction and alteration and/or modification of aerodrome and air navigation infrastructure, certifying and licensing such works;
Approve operating condition for aerodrome and air navigation operational services, to be submitted by managing entity or by the concessionaires in the form of Operating Handbooks, as well as promote the monitoring of the exercise of such activities;
Opine on the establishment and definition of areas for aeronautical servitude related to the use of aerodrome infrastructure and air navigation aids;
Promote the development of activities related to civil aviation, including research, training and capacity building of its staff in the area of science technology and aeronautical medicine;
Prepare and lead negotiations on international treaties and agreements between Timor- Leste and other countries in the field of civil aviation (Air Transport Agreements) and coordinate the execution thereof;
Analyze and propose to the Government the adoption and application in Timor-Leste of norms, recommendation and other provision emanated from international civil aviation entities;
Investigate aeronautical accident and serious incident within its territory and those occurring overseas involving aircraft registered in Timor-Leste;
