General Airfield Maintenance

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Describe best practices and key considerations relating to:
  • The maintenance of unpaved areas.
  • Snow removal.
  • Night maintenance.
  • Drainage facility maintenance.
  • Grass maintenance.

Who Should Enrol?

• Airport operations staff and managers who are responsible for planning and implementing airfield maintenance programs.
• Airside personnel responsible for snow removal, grass maintenance, or other general airfield maintenance.
• Anyone interested in furthering their knowledge of airfield maintenance best practices.

Course Content

This course covers the following topics:

1. Maintenance of Unpaved Areas
   • Critical unpaved areas on the airfield and the key considerations for the maintenance of each area.
2. Snow Removal
   • Unique challenges associated with airport snow removal.
   • Development of an Airport Snow Plan.
   • Snow removal methods.
3. Night Maintenance
   • Why airports undertake night maintenance.
   • The complexity and dangers associated with night maintenance.
   • Recommendations for additional safety precautions.
4. Drainage Facility Maintenance
   • The importance of effective airfield drainage.
   • What to look for when inspecting airfield drainage systems.
   • Cleaning drainage systems.
5. Grass Maintenance
   • Developing a grass maintenance policy.
   • By whom, how, and to what height should airfield grass be cut.
   • Grass cutting equipment and disposal methods.
   • Safety procedures, particularly when maintaining grass in key zones around the runway.

Assessment

This course includes an integrated online assessment.

Candidates must successfully complete the assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.