AAAE Events

Airport operations and security personnel are often the first responders to security-related incidents and are the vanguards for keeping a safe, efficient, and secure airport. This course provides both operations and security personnel the necessary information and perspectives on the basics of securing a public-use airport.

Airport 101 is tailored to new airport professionals and incoming public officials to enhance the individual’s understanding of the aviation story, industry leaders, airport management issues, current challenges faced by industry leaders and strategies for implementing sensible strategic plans or goals. It is designed to present new airport board members or commissioners, senior and mid-level airport executives, and entry level with a substantive and thoughtful review of the airport industry. This course also gives a capstone summary of the airport management environment from A-Z.

Designed to establish a general knowledge base for airport professionals working in the airport Credentialing Office. The curriculum provides important history that helps a Trusted Agent better understand the security platform from which they now are required to work. The course focuses on understanding the complexities that have been continuously added to the requirements for vetting, issuing, tracking and auditing airport credentials and is based on Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations– 1542 series, and TSA Security Directives.

The Basic ASOS School is designed for the individual who is relatively new to airport operations, have not attended a Basic ASOS previously, or is currently working in airport management, planning, or operations. Through prepared presentations instructed by industry professionals, the Basic ASOS School will cover the following elements of Part 139 (subject to change): 14 CFR 139 Requirements, Records, Paved/Safety Areas, Markings, Signs and Lighting.

Advanced Schools are tailored for individuals who have either attended an earlier ASOS school, experienced one or more annual FAA Certification Inspections or have at least two years of experience in airport operations. The school has fewer prepared presentations, and more group Part 139 problem-solving exercises so that all attendees can actively participate in the proceedings. Participants are encouraged to discuss best management practices and lessons learned at their airports or from other experiences.

This interactive course is an extensive review of the ACE Operations study materials, based on Part 139 requirements that cover universally applicable airfield information, as well as operational regulations and procedures specific to the airfield. The course is designed to educate and challenge airport personnel with airfield operations responsibilities, or anyone interested in a related career.

Cover a variety of techniques and recommendations that address the unique operational challenges and responsibilities of the airport communication center dispatcher.

This workshop provides an introduction to the commercial airport world giving attendees a grasp of the different missions and complexities of civilian airport operations. Another component is a discussion on how to approach the job market, including translating military experience into civilian language on a resume, so HR reps will recognize that candidates have the requisite skills for the job.

This two-part series provides an overview of the performance requirements for airport lighting fixtures and the function they perform.