10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET Daily The AAAE ACE GA certification program provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding how to govern, manage, operate, and develop general aviation airports. It equips aviation professionals with practical skills, industry best practices, and awareness of the diverse factors that influence airport operations—ranging from governance structures and funding sources to community support and legal obligations. Designed to promote continuous learning, the program emphasizes the unique and evolving nature of GA airports and prepares participants to adapt to industry trends and responsibilities across various airport roles |
ACE Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) is distinguished by focusing on response protocols and real-world applications, and not just regulatory authority. Response is the key driver for the curriculum. ACE LEO provides training in a uniformed and concise manner to law enforcement and security personnel to competently and confidently do their jobs as well as meet the requirements of 49 CFR 1542.217. |
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET Daily 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. |
The ACE Airport Security Training Course provides a comprehensive review of the ACE Security 2022 modules in preparation for the 100 multiple choice examination on the last day of the course. The content of the body of knowledge contains a blend of U.S. and international regulatory advisory information that is intended to establish a baseline of aviation security knowledge for professionals working in this dynamic environment. This course includes a multiple choice final exam that must be passed with a 70% or higher in order to receive the ACE designation certification. This course meets CFR 49 Part 1542.3 (Airport Security Coordinator) and individuals who attend this review course will also receive the Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) certificate. |
Ditch the drawn-out RFPs and flip your procurement to instant mode. In this fast, high-energy virtual training, we’ll break down how to use cooperative contracts to buy what you want when you need it, without sacrificing compliance, value, or choice. Learn the art of turning “We need it now” into “Done.” Led by Kenya "Kay" Crawford, MS., Senior Program Coordinator of HGACBuy's Member Services, renowned for helping organizations develop clearer accountability, faster decision-making, better execution of strategy, and measurable gains in productivity and customer value. |
Incident report writing is a critical skill to have as an airport operations officer a security officer or a police officer. Incident reports form the basis for a narrative of what occurred during a particular event. Along with incident reports, comes their close cousins, note taking, logbook entries and incident scene investigation and interviewing. In the aviation industry, there are certain reports that are required to be filed, such as aircraft accident or incident reports, and wildlife strike database reports. |
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) Daily This course is tailored for 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. |
This course focuses on increasing awareness in yourself and your style to identify how you are perceived and received as a leader. Through engaging discussions and activities, this course creates opportunities to network and build relationships with others attending, typically resulting in participants becoming a team of trusted advisors for each other. |
Designed for frontline personnel, the session examines how mental health, substance use, and wellness intersect with airport priorities such as security, safety, customer service, and operations. Participants will learn to recognize crisis signs, apply safe and empathetic intervention techniques, and manage their own emotional responses during high-pressure interactions. |
This course is designed especially for aviation professionals responsible for planning and environmental compliance at commercial service and general aviation airports and aviation-based companies. The certification is based on fundamental federal regulations and policies, research from aviation organizations and generally accepted planning and environmental practices. It explores the diverse components that make-up the airport, including airside and landside facilities, stakeholder participation, master planning, airport layout plan development, and environmental considerations. |
This class is a think-tank style delivery which combines theory and practice. Participants will bring current, real-life scenarios to the class to identify solutions think-tank style through facilitated discussions with the instructor and the class participants. Each person will walk away with a playbook of solutions and techniques to immediately apply in their role to address any issues or problems requiring their attention. |
The ACE Airport Security Training Course provides a comprehensive review of the ACE Security 2022 modules in preparation for the 100 multiple choice examination on the last day of the course. The content of the body of knowledge contains a blend of U.S. and international regulatory advisory information that is intended to establish a baseline of aviation security knowledge for professionals working in this dynamic environment. This course includes a multiple choice final exam that must be passed with a 70% or higher in order to receive the ACE designation certification. This course meets CFR 49 Part 1542.3 (Airport Security Coordinator) and individuals who attend this review course will also receive the Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) certificate. |
This course is designed to train personnel who teach, evaluate, and document Airfield Driving & Ground Safety training while ensuring they have the technical knowledge, skills, and judgment to safely operate vehicles in movement and non-movement areas and coach others effectively. |
This course is designed to help airports prepare for airfield construction projects and understand the implementation of airfield construction safety and phasing plans. Discussion will include the regulatory information provided in FAA Advisory Circular: Guidance for Construction Safety and Phasing Plans. The instructor will explore real world examples to help attendees understand how to meet the obligations for different types of projects and will provide examples for keeping the airfield environment safe during construction projects. |
The Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Finance virtual series is an overview of the study materials designed to educate and challenge airport personnel with responsibilities for the financial operations at commercial service and general aviation airports or anyone interested in a related career. |
This training is designed for airport board members, commissioners, and airport executives. It will cover key topics essential for effective orientation and training, including the roles and responsibilities of board members, their level of authority, and expectations regarding meetings and member conduct (parliamentary procedures and open meetings laws). Additionally, the session will delve into the unique aspects of the airport industry. To support the development and implementation of comprehensive airport board orientation and training, a collection of crucial documents and information will be provided. |
Airport Certified Employee (ACE) SMS is the most complete industry certification program designed to prepare participants for understanding Safety Management Systems as well as designing, planning, implementing, and maturing safety at an airport. The course material draws on decades of experience implementing SMS in a variety of industries and applies that experience to the unique world of airport operations. |
A Part 139-based curriculum designed to educate and challenge airport personnel with airfield operations responsibilities or anyone interested in a related career. |
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET Daily The ACE Airport Security Training Course is now offered virtually and provides a comprehensive review of the ACE Security 2022 modules in preparation for the 100 multiple choice examination on the last day of the course. The content of the body of knowledge contains a blend of U.S. and international regulatory advisory information that is intended to establish a baseline of aviation security knowledge for professionals working in this dynamic environment. This course includes a multiple choice final exam that must be passed with a 70% or higher in order to receive the ACE designation certification. This course meets CFR 49 Part 1542.3 (Airport Security Coordinator) and individuals who attend this review course will also receive the Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) certificate. |
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 AAAE ACE GA certification program provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding how to govern, manage, operate, and develop general aviation airports. It equips aviation professionals with practical skills, industry best practices, and awareness of the diverse factors that influence airport operations—ranging from governance structures and funding sources to community support and legal obligations. Designed to promote continuous learning, the program emphasizes the unique and evolving nature of GA airports and prepares participants to adapt to industry trends and responsibilities across various airport roles |
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET Daily This training is tailored to address the unique operational techniques, challenges and responsibilities of the airport communication center dispatcher. It is based on a variety of techniques and recommendations from U.S. government agencies and leading industry communication organizations. The instructor will review the essential elements needed to attain the ACE Communications certification. |
The purpose of this course is to provide airport personnel with a standardized, evidence-based method to investigate runway incursions and surface events, particularly vehicle/pedestrian deviations (V/PD), and to determine root and contributing causes using an airside-adapted Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) approach. The course is designed to produce investigation outputs that are objective, defensible, and actionable, while ensuring that findings translate directly into a Runway Safety Action Plan (RSAP), ready corrective actions suitable for response to an FAA Letter of Investigation (LOI), Safety Management System (SMS) verification, and recurrence reduction. |
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET Daily The Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Finance virtual series is an overview of the study materials designed to educate and challenge airport personnel with responsibilities for the financial operations at commercial service and general aviation airports or anyone interested in a related career. |