ACI online – Certificate in Airside Operations

Short summary

This certificate program gives participants a broad understanding of airside operations and how the various components work together as an integrated operational system.

Target Audience

• Graduates and people looking for a job in the field of airport activities.
• All new employees who require initial airside safety training as part of their induction process.
• All current employees who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in airside activities.
• Employees who wish to enhance their advancement opportunities and access management and leadership positions.
• World Business Partners that wish to obtain an understanding of airside operations.

Objectives

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Describe the various components of the Airside including Infrastructure, Facilities and People and understand how these components interact to form an operational system.
• Explain why airports need a systematic approach to Safety Management and describe the various elements required to implement an effective safety management system at an airport.
• Explore the various risks and hazard associated with aircraft ground operations at an airport and how they can be effectively managed
• Describe the major aspects of Airport Emergency Management and how airports prepare and respond to airside emergencies.
• Understand the importance of Airport Security Management and describe key airport security measures that are in place to protect the airside.
• Describe the principle environmental impacts associated with airside operations and how these impacts may be successfully managed.
• Describe Airport Council International’s safety performance indicators and how information sharing and industry collaboration is key to furthering safety.