Aviation Training (Airside Safety)

Learn about the airport environment, airside safety and security, traffic rules, aircraft danger zones, fire prevention and in the event of an incident, know the procedures to follow in fire action and how to administer first aid.

Course Objectives:

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the safety operations at airports.
• Describe the factors that affect safety at airports.
• Explain how to control and maintain safety at airports.
• Apply practical and up-to-date tools for managing safety on the airport.
• Implement safety standards in airport operations.

Course Outlines:

• Responsibilities of the Aerodrome Operator/Licensee
• Introduction to Airfield Operations and Standards
• Signals, Signs and Markings
• Meteorology
• Airside Vehicle Control and Driving
• Environmental Issues
• Aircraft Turnaround Plan
• Handling Agent Licensing and Low-cost Operations
• Fuel Management and Hazardous Materials
• Aerodrome Development and Control of Obstacles
• Wildlife Hazard Management, Adverse Weather, Low Visibility Operations
• Coordination with Service Partners
• Air Traffic Control
• Runway Incursion Awareness and Prevention

Target Audiences:

Audience is all staff assigned to Airport work.