Wildlife & Bird Hazard Management
A diversity of wildlife species, including birds, mammals, and reptiles, can be found on or around aerodromes the world over. Certain species of wildlife pose a risk to aviation safety. In the USA alone there have been 119,917 strikes involving wildlife reported between 1990 and 2011, with damage costing approximately $480 million (Federal Aviation Administration 2012). Since 1988, 231 people have been killed as a result of bird strikes and over 220 aircraft have been destroyed. Individual aerodromes can reduce the risk to life and property by actively managing wildlife hazards.
Course Objectives:
- Course provides aerodrome operations and planning representatives with essential information about the applicable requirements related to Wildlife Hazard Control.
- Attendees will gain knowledge on common species causing hazards in the proximity of aerodromes.
- Present the documentation process by focusing on risk assessments.
- Participants will learn the latest technology, equipment, methods and techniques aimed at trying to reduce the risk of bird strikes occurring.
- Manage wildlife related hazards as part of an aerodrome’s Safety Management System (SMS).
- Covers all facets of wildlife hazard control and management including industry best-practices, strategies to minimise bird hazard attractants.
- Provide methods to identify trends and patterns and to keep record for risk management purposes.
Course Outlines:
- Establishment of a national committee
- Roles and responsibilities within a bird/wildlife strike control programme
- Collecting, reporting and recording data on bird/wildlife strikes and observed birds/wildlife
- Expelling birds/wildlife and Repellent techniques :Chemical / Audio /Visual
- Assessment of the risk of bird/wildlife strikes
- Habitat management and site modification: Food- Water- Shelter
- Wildlife patrols and runway sweeps in vehicles
- Best practices for bird/wildlife management programmes on aerodromes
- Communications and procedures