IATA Airport Operations Training - Philippines

IATA Airport Operations Training Course Outline

Module 1: Airport as an Operational System

• Airport as a System
• National Airport Systems
• Function of the Airport
• Centralised and Decentralised Passenger Terminal Systems
• Complexity of the Airport Operation
• Management and Operational Structures

Module 2: Airport Peaks and Airline Scheduling

• Problem
• Methods of Describing Peaking
• Implications of Variations in Volumes
• Factors and Constraints on Airline Scheduling Policies
• Scheduling Within the Airline
• Fleet Utilisation
• IATA Policy on Scheduling
• Airport Viewpoint on Scheduling
• Hubs

Module 3: Airport Noise Control

• Introduction
• Aircraft Noise
• Community Response to Aircraft Noise
• Noise-Control Strategies
• Noise-Monitoring Procedures
• Night Curfews
• Noise Compatibility and Land Use

Module 4: Airport Influences on Aircraft Performance Characteristics

• Introduction
• Aircraft
• Departure Performance
• Approach and Landing Performance
• Safety Considerations
• Automatic Landing
• Operations in Inclement Weather

Module 5: Operational Readiness

• What is Operational Readiness
• Operating Constraints
• Operational Areas
• Airfield Inspections
• Maintaining Readiness

Module 6: Ground Handling

• Passenger Handling
• Ramp Handling
• Aircraft Ramp Servicing
• Ramp Layout
• Departure Control
• Division of Ground Handling Responsibilities
• Control of Ground Handling Efficiency

Module 7: Baggage Handling

• Baggage-Handling Processes
• Equipment, Systems, and Technologies
• Process and System Design Drivers
• Organisation
• Management and Performance Metrics

Module 8: Passenger Terminal Operations

• Functions of the Passenger Terminal
• Terminal Functions
• Philosophies of Terminal Management
• Direct Passenger Services
• Airline-Related
  • Passenger Services
  • Operational Functions
• Governmental Requirements
• Non-Passenger-Related Airport Authority Functions
• Passenger Information Systems

Module 9: Airport Security

• Introduction
• Structure of Planning for Security
• Airport Security Program
• Passenger and Carry-On Baggage Search and Screening
• Baggage Search and Screening
• Freight and Cargo Search and Screening
• Access Control within and Throughout Airport Buildings
• Vehicle Access and Vehicular Identification
• Perimeter Control for Operational Areas

Module 10: Cargo Operations and Technical Services

• Cargo Market
• Expediting the Movement
• Flow Through the Terminal
• Handling Within the Terminal
• Cargo Apron Operation
• Cargo Operations by the Integrated Carriers
• Aerodrome Technical Services
• Scope of Technical Services
• Safety Management System
• Air Traffic Control