Training Calendar

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 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.

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.

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 Advanced Winter Operations course is designed to provide airport supervisors, managers, and directors with a stronger knowledge of how to operate safe, efficient, and successful winter operations that meet regulatory and fiscal requirements of a FAR Part 139 certificated airport including understanding regulations, materials, equipment and crew management.

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.

This course is designed to provide detailed electrical theory and proven maintenance techniques while educating and challenging airport personnel with airfield lighting maintenance responsibilities. Distinguish yourself within your field by earning this prestigious, unique certification. Receive the best possible education on safety and efficiently operating and maintaining your airfield's lighting systems by becoming an ACE today!

A Part 139-based curriculum designed to educate and challenge airport personnel with airfield operations responsibilities or anyone interested in a related career.

If you oversee the operations of airports and military airfields, then this virtual training is for you! Get a solid overview of 14 CFR Part 139 requirements and better understand the federal guidelines that affect the way your airport complies with regulations. The Basic ASOS Training is designed for individuals who are relatively new to airport operations, or have not attended a Basic ASOS before and are currently working in airport management, planning or operations.

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.

This course provides both operations and security personnel the necessary information and perspectives on the basics of securing a public-use airport.

Learn ways in which you can build the mental strength needed to handle psychologically taxing events such as global pandemics like COVID-19, threats, accidents or emergencies that can take place in the airport.

Better understand how airports are financed and how the finance function of the airport performs the services that they provide. We'll cover the sources of revenue, how the budgeting process works and what to you need to know about audits.

This course provides a basic understanding of the principles and techniques of escort operations with a primary focus on the impact to airport operations. Attendees will gain an understanding of basic escort operation principles and methodologies, how to integrate escorts into the airport security environment based on threat level, and best practices for how to mitigate the impact to airport operations.