Introduction

This course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory frameworks and key concepts governing aerodrome operations, emphasizing a Total System Approach to safety and effective collaboration among relevant entities.

Aerodromes are complex structures, both from a physical and regulatory point of view. Several entities must interact and cooperate on the aerodrome and within the Competent Authority.

Consequently, the focus of this course is on the regulatory structures and the principles, concepts, and purposes of the requirements, without getting lost in the details.

During the course, the need for a Total System Approach to aerodrome safety regulations is emphasized and many examples are provided.

Course Content

• Introduction
• The Total Aviation System
• Safety Regulation in the EU
• The New Basic Regulatin, Highlights
• Latest changes to the regulations
• Visual aids – Basic principles
• Rescue and Firefighting Services
• EU 139/2014, 923/2012, 2017/373 – Highlights
• Organisation
• Management Systems
• Visual Aids Functional Requirements
• Physical Characteristics
• Physical Characteristics, RWYs, TWYs…
• Nonconformities and Flexbility Mechanisms
• Audit Management
• Audits – How To
• Obstacles and Safeguarding
• Wildlife Hazard Management
• Movement Area Safety
• Foreign Object Debris Management*
• Aeronautical Data Management
• Maintenance and Maintenance Programs

*Covered briefly as principles are similar to wildlife mangement

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you should have:

a) Acquired the theoretical knowledge necessary to continue with the practical and On-the-Job Training (OJT) in your parent organisation.

• References (Inspectors)
• AMC.2 ADR.AR.B.005(a) (2) Management system (1)
• References (Aerodrome management staff)
• AMC1 ADR.OR.D.015(a) – (a)(2), AMC1 ADR.OR.D.015(b) – (b)(2), AMC1 ADR.OR.D.015(c) – (c)(4)

b) Acquire a refresher on some of the technical subjects of ADR.OR and OPS as well as the Certification Specification as seen through an inspector’s glasses.

c) Demonstrate awareness of the latest regulatory developments.

Who should take this course

CAAs:

• Aerodrome inspectors,
• Legal advisors,
• Any professional involved in the certification and oversight of aerodromes.

Industry:

• Aerodrome operators,
• Senior management with deputies,
• Hereunder Operational Services and Maintenance Managers,
• Safety and Compliance Monitoring Managers.

This course is also recommended for Accountable Managers.

Pre-requisites

Essential:

• Some aviation background/experience is required.
• Participants are kindly requested to bring a laptop to the course to access course materials.

Desirable:

• Some background from either Aerodromes, Air Operations or Air Navigation Services.

Duration

5 Days:

• Day 1: 09:00 – 17:00 hrs
• Day 2: 09:00 – 17:00 hrs
• Day 3: 09:00 – 17:00 hrs
• Day 4: 09:00 – 17:00 hrs
• Day 5: 09:00 – 17:00 hrs