diff --git a/integration_test.go b/integration_test.go
index 185b970..123be8d 100644
--- a/integration_test.go
+++ b/integration_test.go
@@ -355,15 +355,6 @@ func createDockerContainer(ctx context.Context, t *testing.T, image string) test
 	})
 	require.NoError(t, err)
 
-	// Have to wait this time. Required for new tick event processing.
-	// Should be removed after fix epochs in AIO start.
-	<-time.After(3 * time.Second)
-
-	_, _, err = aioC.Exec(ctx, tickEpoch)
-	require.NoError(t, err)
-
-	<-time.After(3 * time.Second)
-
 	return aioC
 }