Managing Aerodrome Works

All aerodromes have to manage work in progress at some point, whether as a result of new developments or maintenance. It is therefore vital that staff involved are able to manage the construction in a safe manner, enabling aircraft operation to continue, whilst at the same time allowing the works to carry on.

This course provides detailed information on how to plan aerodrome works, ensuring the necessary documentation is produced in accordance with the Airport's Safety Management System, how the works are controlled on a day to day basis and how to bring new developments into operational status.

Learning Objectives

• Provides guidance on the documentation required to effectively manage works, Risk Assessments and Compliance Statements, ensuring compliance with National and International Standards
• Explains how to effectively manage contractors to ensure safe operations
• Offers examples for managing works in the form of Case Studies as part of the learning experience
• Explains the need for effective and safe "Management of Change" in the Aerodrome works process

Target Audience

• Senior Airport Management who manage Aerodrome Works
• Airfield Planners and Project Managers
• Airside Safety and Compliance Managers
• Duty Managers and Supervisors
• Airside Safety Staff
• Strategic Development Managers
• Civil Engineering Managers
• National Regulators

Course content

• Developing an Aerodrome Works Plan
• Controlling Contractors
• Site Inspections
• Hazard Identification, Safety Cases and Risk Assessments
• Permits to Work
• Runway Works (including Redeclaration of Distances)
• Environmental Impacts
• Progress and Development Meetings
• Stakeholder Consultation
• ATC / Airfield Operations Coordination
• Accepting Works Areas into Operation
• Regulatory Approval
• Compliance Matrices