ASOS Schools
ASOS Background
In a partnership lasting more than 20 years, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have offered baseline and recurrent training for airport industry professionals. During this period, close to 8,000 public-use and DOD/military airport operations, maintenance and safety personnel have attended these schools. The subject matter is structured to allow attendees to receive a solid overview of 14 CFR Part 139 requirements, as well as an opportunity to discuss possible revisions or updates to federal guidelines that affect the way airports comply with the regulation.
Why Attend?
ASOS schools are tailored specifically for airport personnel responsible for conducting and maintaining self-inspection programs at public-use and military shared-use airfields throughout the U.S. These professional ASOS schools also provide an excellent networking platform for airport industry professionals to meet and exchange ideas to continue to make our nation's airports safer and operationally efficient. This year's ASOS schools are the perfect forum to discuss with FAA representatives how to take proactive steps to implement new practices and clarify existing issues related to part 139 compliance and overall airport safety.
Basic ASOS School
Attendees of the Basic ASOS Schools are entry-level airport operations agents, military personnel, risk management professionals, airport maintenance personnel, ARFF personnel, college students, or other individuals who wish to receive a solid overview of 14 CFR Part 139. Pre-requisites are not required.
Basic ASOS School Agenda (subject to change based on location of ASOS)
Day 1
| 4:30 - 5 p.m. | Basic ASOS Registration |
| 5 - 6 p.m. | Welcome Reception |
Day 2
| 7:30 - a.m. | Continental Breakfast and Registration |
| 8 - 8:30 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions |
| 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. | General Discussion of Part 139; ACM and Inspection Applicability |
| 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. | Self-Inspection Program and Annual Certification Inspections |
| 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. | Morning Break |
| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Paved, Unpaved, and Safety Areas |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Airport Markings, Signs, and Lighting |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 - 2:15 p.m. | Airport Markings, Signs, and Lighting (con't) |
| 2:15 - 5 p.m. | Airport Tour |
Day 3
| 7:30 - 8 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 8 - 9 a.m. | Pedestrian and Ground Vehicles/Public Protection |
| 9 - 10 a.m. | Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) |
| 10 - 10:15 a.m. | Morning Break |
| 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. | Operational Safety During Construction/Safety Plans |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Snow and Ice Control |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 - 2:30 p.m. | Wildlife Hazard Management (including Wild Hazard Assessments and Management Plans) |
| 2:30 - 3 p.m. | Airport Condition Reporting & NOTAM Requirements |
| 3 - 3:15 p.m. | Afternoon Break |
| 3:15 - 5 p.m. | Airport Condition Reporting & Notam Requirements (con't) |
2013 ASOS Brochure
Advanced ASOS School
Attendees at the Advanced ASOS Schools are experienced airport operations agents, military personnel, airport maintenance personnel, ARFF personnel, or other individuals who wish to receive a solid refresher of 14 CFR Part 139. Attendees are encouraged to possess a working knowledge of Part 139, have at least 2 years of experience in Operations/Maintenance and/or have attended a previous Basic ASOS School since 2004.
Advanced ASOS School Agenda (subject to change)
Day 1
| 4:30 - 5 p.m. | Advanced ASOS Registration |
| 5 - 6 p.m. | Welcome Reception |
Day 2
| 7:30 - 8 a.m. | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8 - 8:30 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions |
| 8:30 - 9 a.m. | FAA Airports Division Update |
| 9 - 10:15 a.m. | Group Exercise #1: Airfield Driver Training |
| 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. | Morning Break |
| 10:30 - 11 a.m. | Group Exercise #1 Reports: Airfield Driver Training |
| 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Group Exercise #2: Construction Safety Management |
| 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:15 - 1:45 p.m. | Group Exercise #2 Reports: Construction Safety Management |
| 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. | Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) |
| 2:45 - 3 p.m. | Afternoon Break |
| 3 - 4:15 p.m. | group Exercise #3: NOTAM Writing/Entry |
| 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. | Group Exercise #3 Reports: NOTAM Writing/Entry |
Day 3
| 7:30 - 8 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 8 - 9:15 a.m. | Group Exercise #4: Wildlife Hazard Management |
| 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. | Group Exercise #4 Reports: Wildlife Hazard Management |
| 9:45 - 10 a.m. | Morning Break |
| 10 - 11:15 a.m. | Group Exercise #5: Emergency Response Management |
| 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. | Group Exercise #5 Reports: Emergency Response Management |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 - 2:15 p.m. | Group Exercise #6: Snow and Ice Control |
| 2:15 - 2:45 p.m. | Group Exercise #6 Reports: Snow and Ice Control |
| 2:45 - 3 p.m. | Afternoon Break |
| 3 - 4:15 p.m. | Group Exercise #7: Advanced ASOS Final Examination |
| 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. | Group Exercise #7 Reports: Advanced ASOS Final Examination |
ASOS National Locations
The instructional faculty typically includes FAA headquarters and regional personnel, as well as other airport officials and industry experts knowledgeable of the airport operations and safety environment. Here is a list of the tentatively planned locations for the 2013 National ASOS Schools:
Basic ASOS
1. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: June 18-20, 2013
2. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: October 28-30, 2013
Advanced ASOS
1. Alexandria, Virginia: March 13-14, 2013
2. Alexandria, Virginia: November 13-14, 2013
The above ASOS Schools will be open for registration within 3-4 months prior to the course. Please check our Meetings Calendar for regular updates.
AAAE Chapter - Sponsored ASOS Schools
Buffalo, New York (Basic and Advanced)
AAAE and the Northeast Chapter AAAE are pleased to present both Basic and Advanced ASOS Schools, to be held concurrently on Saturday, April 20 - Sunday April 21, 2013, in Buffalo, New York. These schools are conducted concurrently and precede the Northeast Chapter International Aviation Snow Symposium (April 20-24, 2013). For more information on the ASOS Schools, visit our Meetings Calendar. For more information on the Northeast Chapter AAAE or International Aviation Snow Symposium, please visit www.necaaae.org/.
Check out the Basic and Advanced ASOS School website
Colorado Springs, Colorado (Advanced)
AAAE and Northwest Chapter AAAE are pleased to present an Basic ASOS School, to be held August 12-13, 2013 in Spokane, Washington. This school is conducted in conjunction with the Northwest Chapter AAAE's Annual Airfield & Facilities Management Conference (AFMC) scheduled for August 13-15, 2013. For more information on this ASOS School, visit our Meetings Calendar. For more information on the Northwest Chapter Airport Facilities Management Conference (AFMC), please visit www.nwaaae.org/.
The above ASOS Schools will be open for registration within 3-4 months prior to the course. Please check our Meetings Calendar for regular updates.
ASOS School On-Site Programs
AAAE is pleased to offer airports and military airfields both the Basic and Advanced ASOS Schools as On-Site Training programs. With on-site training, you can train an average of 20-50 people at one-time and forgo spending additional monies on hotel, airfare, meals and incidentals. In addition, having an on-site allows the flexibility your facility needs to maintain operational readiness by keeping personnel on property and to conduct training around the your schedule.
Benefits of scheduling on-site training
- The training programs are adapted specifically to your airport/airfield’s needs and requirements and are brought to your airport when it's convenient for you.
- The courses are taught by well-respected, experienced aviation management professionals, including airport directors and aviation consultants.
- AAAE provides innovative, thorough and current course materials, and
- On-site training is an economical way to train many airport employees at once in as little as one or two days while eliminating travel costs for your staff.
Check out our other On-Site Training Programs offered through AAAE.
ASOS Contacts
For more information on ASOS Schools or if you have any questions, please contact us!
Program Information
| Starla Bryant Director, Business Development and Training (703)824-0500, Ext. 173 Email: starla.bryant@aaae.org |
| Kevin Miller, MBA, C.M., ACE Manager, Business Development and Training (703)824-0500, Ext. 157 Email: kevin.miller@aaae.org |
Registration Information
| Stacey DeClue Meetings Planner and Marketing Specialist (703)824-0500, Ext. 196 Email: stacey.declue@aaae.org |
