Airport Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Management – ACI online

Summary

The Airport Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Management course provides participants with an understanding of FOD, the risks it poses to airport operations, and the key principles of an effective FOD management programme.

Participants learn how FOD can be prevented, detected and removed, and how inspections, reporting and data analysis contribute to safer airside operations and continuous improvement.

Target Audience

• Airport ground and airside personnel
• Airport stakeholder and service provider personnel
• Operations, safety and compliance personnel
• Managers and supervisors responsible for FOD management
• Trainers of airside operational personnel
• Professionals interested in airport operations or safety

Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Explain what FOD is and recognise the risks it poses to airport operations
• Explain the principles and responsibilities of an airport FOD management programme
• Apply appropriate FOD prevention and awareness measures
• Identify suitable inspection and detection methods
• Explain effective FOD removal procedures
• Understand the importance of FOD reporting and incident investigation
• Use FOD data to support programme evaluation and continuous improvement

Additional information

These training modules are delivered through the strengthened collaboration between AHLEX and OLC.aero, combining both organisations’ expertise to provide a high-quality e-learning experience.