Airport Operations Manual Part III - Nanaimo Airport
Description
In our Airport/Airside Services course at BCIT, one of our assignments was to draft and complete specific sections of Part III of the Airport Operations Manual (Airside Services and Facilities Service) for an airport of our choice in BC. This task was based on CARs and TP312E standards, and incorporated the information presented during the course.
I have completed the draft of the Airport Operations Manual (AOM) Part III for Nanaimo Airport (YCD).
Goal
The goal of the assignment was to be able to understand and describe the policies, standards and operational procedures required to effectively maintain airport facilities, systems and infrastructure.
Brief Overview: Airport Operations Manual Part III Draft
Part III of the Airport Operations Manual outlines the procedures, requirements, and methodologies used for various airside services and facilities. It also summarizes essential plans and programs required for different scenarios and/or conditions occurring at the airport.
The section is divided into two categories: Mandatory Airside Services and Other Airside Services.
Mandatory Airside Services include:
1) Airport Safety Plan
2) Movement Area Access and Control Procedures
3) Apron Management and Safety Plan
Other Airside Services include:
1) Airside Maintenance Services
2) Disabled Aircraft Removal Plan
3) Operator-Provided Services and Facilities
Learning Outcome
- To be able describe the development and implementation of various airport airside services and facilities.
- To be able to apply the regulations supporting the airside facilities and services as per CARs Part III and TP 312E in our AOM Part III draft assignment.