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Airside Safety Awareness

For anyone who works on the apron or movement area: ground handlers, cleaners, caterers, contractors and new airport staff.

Foundation levelNo prior training needed
2.5 hoursLearn at your own pace
EnglishWorks on phones
CertificateValid 12 months

What you will learn

  • Identify aerodrome areas and the access rules for each
  • Recognise aircraft hazards including engines, jet blast and propellers
  • Prevent and report FOD and wildlife hazards
  • Move and drive safely airside and avoid runway incursions
  • Respond to emergencies and report hazards under the SMS

Skills you will gain

Apron hazard awarenessJet blast and engine safetyFOD preventionRunway incursion preventionHazard reporting

Syllabus

5 lessons · about 20 minutes · assessment
  1. 1. The airside environment
    Reading · 4 min
  2. 2. Aircraft hazards on the apron
    Reading · 4 min
  3. 3. FOD and wildlife hazards
    Reading · 4 min
  4. 4. People and vehicles airside
    Reading · 4 min
  5. 5. Emergencies, reporting and SMS
    Reading · 4 min
  6. Final assessment
    10 questions · pass mark 80% · you can retake it

Enrol to open the lessons. They open one at a time, in order.