Airport Certification

Duration: 
2 Weeks
Course Contents: 
  • Review of ICAO Aerodrome Certification Requirements
    • ICAO Annex 14 (Aerodromes)
    • ICAO Doc 9774 (Manual on Certification of Aerodromes)
  • ICAO Annex 14 Standards and Recommended Practices
  • ICAO Technical Manuals Relating to Aerodrome Design and Operations
  • State Regulatory Set-up and Legislative aspects
  • Aerodrome Certification Requirements and Procedures
  • Methodology on the Preparation of Aerodrome Manuals
  • Aerodrome Certification Processes and Surveillance
  • Obligations of the Regulator and Aerodrome Operator
  • Airport Management Structure Sample
  • Competence Models for the Various Functional Areas and Corporate Responsibilities
  • Understanding and Implementing an Aerodrome Safety Management System
  • Introduction to Basic Human Factors and Work Place Safety
  • Audit and Inspection Methods for Ensuring Compliance
  • Reporting of Airport Accidents/Incidents for Safety Management System
  • Practical Workshops on the Use of Audit and Inspection Techniques for Verification of Compliance Relating to:
    • Documentation and implementation of regulatory requirements
    • Aerodrome design and operations
    • Identification of hazards and defences
Course Aim: 

This course provides an in-depth understanding of airport certification requirements as well as implementation tools. A systemic approach of airport inspections is also covered, to ensure compliance with the appropriate regulatory requirements for reducing risks of aircraft incidents and accidents at airports.

Who Should Attend: 

Personnel involved in the regulation, design, development and certification of airports from civil aviation authorities and airport authorities/operators.

Date Extra: 
Upon Request