Training

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand ICAO Standards and recommended practices related to airport inspection.
• Explain the structure and components of an effective airport inspection framework, including regulatory requirements and oversight responsibilities.
• Provide an in-depth understanding of the principles and procedures for safety oversight of airports, emphasizing ICAO's role.
• Recognize the regulatory requirements for airport operations, including safety, security, and environmental standards.
• Discuss the importance of SMS in airport safety and inspecting SMS implementation in airports.
• Cover ICAO's security standards and best practices for inspecting and assessing airport security measures.
• Understand procedures for conducting and reporting safety incidents and accidents at airports, with a focus on ICAO guidelines.
• Explain the requirements for emergency preparedness and response plans at airports and ARFF Inspections, emphasizing ICAO's expectations
• Address environmental regulations and best practices in airport operations, with an emphasis on ICAO's role in ensuring environmental responsibility.
• Explore methods for quality assurance in airport inspection, including auditing, reporting, and follow-up actions.
• Analyze real-world airport inspection case studies and engage in practical exercises to apply inspection principles

• Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) Inspectors
• Airport Inspectors and Supervisors
• Aviation Safety and Security Professionals
• Aviation Regulators
• Airport Managers and Officials
• Airline Safety and Compliance Personnel
• Aviation Consultants
• Anyone involved in the oversight, safety, and regulatory aspects of airport operations

• Introduction to ICAO Annex 14 Vol. 1
• Introduction to airport inspection planning and techniques
• Aerodrome certification requirements.
• Safety management systems and emergency planning.
• Airport emergency plan (AEP) docs, preparedness, and response.
• The airport self-inspection programs
• Airside inspection using checklist.
• Legal framework and regulatory requirements
• Safety and security: oversight, auditing, and assessments
• Incident investigation and reporting
• Environmental oversight and sustainability
• Quality assurance and continuous improvement
• Case studies and live group exercises on the aerodrome inspection