Management of Airfield Maintenance

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance of well-planned and executed airfield maintenance.
• Describe the different types of maintenance performed on airfield infrastructure and assets.
• Describe the key elements of asset management.
• Describe the major activities involved in coordinating maintenance activities, including stakeholder management, the issuance of NOTAMs, handover and takeover processes, and ensuring adherence to key safety precautions.
• Better plan training content for airfield maintenance management and personnel.

Who Should Enrol?

• Airport operations staff and managers who are responsible for planning and implementing airfield maintenance programs.
• Anyone interested in furthering their knowledge of airfield maintenance best practices.

Course Content

This course covers the following topics:

1. Introduction to Airfield Maintenance
   • The importance of timely and well-coordinated airfield maintenance.
   • The major types of airfield maintenance and key considerations for each.
2. Asset Management
   • The asset management cycle.
   • Key elements of an Asset Management Plan.
   • Effective management of airfield drawings.
3. Coordination Procedures for Maintenance Activities
   • Effective coordination of maintenance activities.
   • The importance of stakeholder engagement.
   • Issuing NOTAMs relating to maintenance works.
   • Managing maintenance involving construction.
   • Safety precautions to follow when undertaking maintenance works.
4. Airfield Maintenance Training
   • Recommendations for training content and delivery.
   • Developing training plans.
   • Requirements for recurrent / refresher training.

Assessment

This course includes an integrated online assessment.

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