Employees of ACI member airports are eligible to apply to become an APEX assessor. As an APEX assessor, you will conduct reviews, mentor team members, and share knowledge and industry best practices with other APEX partners. APEX assessors work with a team of fellow experts to conduct assessments in airport safety, security, cybersecurity, and environmental measures.
Benefits to APEX Partners and Assessors
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The Role of an APEX Assessor
APEX assessors provide expertise, guidance, recommendations, and targeted solutions to airports throughout the APEX review process with the objective to increase airport excellence and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Support airport efforts to improve safety, security, cybersecurity, and environmental performance
Tailor reviews to the airport’s operating environment, regional aviation goals, and requirements for airport certification
Establish indicators and provide tools to reduce safety and security risks
Provide airport’s with expertise, guidance, recommendations, and targeted solutions
Requirements
A minimum of three years of active airport operational experience
Extensive knowledge of ICAO Annexes
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Proven leadership skills
Completed (or started) the ACI Global Safety Network (GSN) Diploma Program
Excellent command (both written and spoken) of English, French or Spanish (depending on the region). Additional languages are considered an asset.
Testimonials
"Despite a busy week I had a great time. APEX is an awesome program that allows us to exchange expertise and knowledge, make friends and develop. I liked it very much and look forward to future missions"
- Gozel Serikbayeva (Flight Safety Department, Director), JSC Almaty International Airport
"It was truly a rewarding experience. The APEX team was dedicated to assisting the airport in working through the review and provided daily feedback, informing them of what we were observing and eliminating any surprises during the final presentation. It was truly a pleasure to work with everyone, but especially the Team Leader who kept us all on track for the duration of the review and after".
- Annette McBride (Aviation Security Compliance Analyst), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
APEX Review Process
For every APEX review, ACI assembles a unique team of experts from ACI member airports to systematically review the safety, security, cybersecurity, or environmental measures of a host airport onsite or virtually.
Following the review, the assessors prepare a comprehensive report that includes recommendations and best practices for the host airport to address gaps and vulnerabilities, improve airport infrastructure, and increase regulatory compliance.
Based on the report, ACI can then assist the host airport develop an airport action plan and provide guidance throughout its implementation.
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