AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE

Introduction
In accordance with ICAO International Standards and Recommended Practices as detailed in
Annex 14 and Doc 9774, all aerodromes should be certified by the state and licensed for use.
However, also consistent with the provision of Doc 9774, the state may limit the certification
requirement to the operation of certain aerodrome only. This course nonetheless discusses also
the requirements for uncertified aerodromes. It consists of a practical exercise, giving
participants the opportunity to participate in simulated certification assessments while putting
their new learning into practice under the expert guidance of an Airport Certification Instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is a ten-day comprehensive course that will provide participants with a working knowledge
of airport certification and inspection procedures in accordance with the requirements of CAAP
CAR-Aerodrome and the Manual of Standards for Aerodrome (MOS). The course reviews the
certification requirements of CAR-Aerodrome including the related Advisory and Memorandum
Circulars, ICAO Annex 14 and ICAO Doc 9774 as they relate to the existing situations in the
Philippine airports. The course is designed for Aerodrome regulatory authorities to enhance their
aerodrome oversight functions and for the aerodrome operators to develop their awareness on
their safety responsibilities and improve their technical and managerial skills as it addresses the
development and implementation of the necessary regulatory management system and associated
processes together with supporting documented procedures.
METHODOLOGY
The course will be conducted utilizing the Lecture Method interspersed with Discussion Method.
It will utilize Aerodrome Case Studies in relation to which participants will undertake the
necessary activities relating to certification and on-going oversight including changes to
aerodrome infrastructure and operation.
An educational field trip to an airport will be arranged, the main objective of which is to enhance
the participants classroom learning and to make connections between that focus and a particular
airports environment. The participants will have the opportunity to observe an airports
operation that will give them first-hand experience that bears a direct relationship to the theories
and principles learned in the classroom.
A 2- hour written examination consisting of 25 items will be conducted at the end of the course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
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1. To provide the participants an understanding of airport certification requirements and

the methodology and measures for airport certification from the perspective of a regulator
as well as an airport operator.
2. To provide the participants a systematic approach in airport inspections to ensure
compliance with the appropriate regulatory requirements in reducing risks of aircraft
incidents and accidents at airports will also be covered.
3. To develop awareness on how certification enhances safety and brings efficiency in
airport operations.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1 Course Introduction
Topics:
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV

Presentation of ICAO course instructors and participants

Course goals, concept, contents and structure
Administrative information
Evaluation procedures

Module 2 Application of standards to aerodromes

Topics:
Review

of ICAO Aerodrome Certification Requirements

ICAO Annex 14 (Aerodromes)
ICAO Doc 9774 (Manual on Certification of Aerodromes)
State Regulatory Set-up and Legislative Aspects
Changes to standards
Aeronautical studies
Exemptions to standards

Conflict with other standards

Processing an Aerodrome Certificate application
Granting of an Aerodrome Certificate
Aerodrome Manual, Format Maintenance and control
Issue, distribution and amendment of an Aerodrome Manual
Initiating NOTAM for a new certified Aerodrome
Module 3 Aerodrome Information to be provided for publication in AIP
Topics:

Standards for Aerodrome Information

Obstacle Data
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Illustration of Declared Distances

Obstacle-free Take-off Gradient
Critical Obstacle
Physical Characteristics
Runways, Runway Strip, Clearways, Stopways and RESA
Taxiways
Holding Bays, Runway-Holding Positions, Intermediate
Holding Positions and Road-Holding Positions
Aprons, Jet Blast

Module 4 OBSTACLE RESTRICTION AND LIMITATION

Topics:

Procedures for aerodrome operators to deal with obstacle

Monitoring of obstacles associated with instrument runways
Aerodrome Obstacle Charts
Obstacle Limitation Surfaces
Principles of Shielding

Module 5

VISUAL AIDS PROVIDED BY AERODROME MARKINGS, MARKERS, SIGNALS

AND SIGNS AND VISUAL AIDS PROVIDED BY AERODROME LIGHTING

Topics:

Markers
Runway Markings
Taxiway Markings
Apron Markings
Movement Area Guidance Signs (MAGS)
Wind Direction Indicators
Ground Signals
Marking of unserviceable and work areas
Obstacle Markings
Helicopter Areas on Aerodromes
VISUAL AIDS PROVIDED BY AERODROME LIGHTING

Colours for aeronautical ground lights

Obstacle Lighting and Aerodrome Beacon
Approach Lighting System
Isocandela diagrams of approach lighting
Visual Approach Slope Indicator Systems
Runway lighting
Isocandela Diagrams of Runway Lighting
Illustrations of Runway Lighting 9-63
Taxiway Lighting
Isocandela Diagrams for taxiway lights
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Illustrations of taxiway lighting

Apron Floodlighting
Lighting Associated with closed and unserviceable areas
Other lights on an aerodrome
Monitoring, maintenance and serviceability of aerodrome lighting
Lighting in the vicinity of aerodromes

Module 6 Operating Standards for Certified Aerodromes

Topics:

Safety Management System

Safety Reporting System
Aerodrome Manual
Training of Personnel
Inspecting and Reporting of Airport Serviceability
Initiating a NOTAM
Appointment of Reporting Officer
Human Factors Principle

Module 7 Airport Emergency Plan (AEP)

Topics:

Types of Emergencies
Agencies Involved
Responsibilities of each agency
The Incident Command System
The Triage and Medical Care
The Grid Map
Types of exercises
The Airport RFFS
The Water rescue Plan
Review of the AEP

Module 8 Aerodrome works safety

Topics:

Control of Airside access

The Method of working plan
Wildlife Hazard Management
Pavement Maintenance
Maintenance around Navaids
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Aerodrome Safety Procedures during LVOs

Aerodrome Technical Inspections

Module 9 The Runway Safety Programme

Topics:

Prevention of Runway Incursions

The Contributory Factors
Establishing Runway Incursion Prevention Programme
The Local Runway Safety Team
Hot Spots
Action Items

Module 10 Human Factors

Topics

Applying Human Factors Principles

Safety Risk Elements
The Decision Making process
The SHELL Model
Poor Judgment Chain
The Stressors
Improving Judgment
Workshop

Target Audience

Airport Managers, Officers and their staff

Airport Emergency Managers, Officers and their staff

Airport Safety Managers, Officers and their staff

Airport Public Affairs and Communications Directors, Manager and their staff

Airline Officials

CAAP regulatory authorities (AANSOO Inspectors)

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Annex 14, Doc 9774 and the Manual of Standards for
aerodrome and related ICAO standards and guidance materials.

INSTRUCTORS PROFILE
1. BIENVENIDO F. ROMERO III

Former Asst. Chief, AANSOO

Instrumental in the establishment of AANSOO
National Coordinator & Trainer SMS & SSP
JICA Short-Term Expert, JICA,CAAV
Consultant, TRANSAIRE Devt. Holdings Corp.(TADHC)

Holder of:

Lead Inspector Training Course Certificate

Aerodrome Certification Course Certificate
SMS Training Course Certificate
SSP Training Course Certificate
Aircraft Accident Investigation Course Certificate
Project Management Course Certificate
ISO Audit Course Certificate
National SMS-SSP Training Coordinator Appointment
MBA Degree, De La Salle Graduate School of Business & Economics
Career Service Executive Eligibility (CSEE)
CS Professional Local/National
Airways Communicator CS Eligibility
Aeronautical Radio Operators License
CNS/ATM Course Certificate
Basic AVSEC Course Certificate
Advanced Instructional Training (AIT) Course
Basic Flying Course, Mindanao Aero Tech School

Certification related experiences

Lead Auditor, Davao (Francisco Bangoy) International Airport certification audit

Lead Auditor, San Fernando Airport certification audit
Auditor, Mactan Cebu-International Airport Certification Audit
Asst. Lead Audit Counterpart: Aerodrome ICAO CMA November 2012
Lead Audit Counterpart: USOAP AUDIT October 2009
Lead Auditor: FSIS Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) Mock audit
Lead Auditor, New Manila ACC Compliance Audit
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Developed the Aerodrome Certification Primer for AANSOO

Developed the AANSOO Manual of Operations
Developed the AANSOO Aerodrome Surveillance Program
Developed the AANSOO Training Policy and Programmes
Lead Inspector for assigned airstrips and helipads
Asst. Lead Inspector RFSS for assigned airports
Aerodrome Safety, Certification & Management Consultant

Academic- Teaching Experiences:

Former Chair, Graduate Programme, St. Paul University, Manila
Professor 4, St. Paul University Manila
Instructor, Manila CATC
Instructor, AIT- CAA, LaO Peoples Republic
Instructor, Airport Management Southern Airports Authority, Ho Chi, Technical,
Minh, Vietnam
Instructor, Airport Management, Economics, Southern Airports Authority, Ho Chi
Minh, Vietnam

2. ERWIN JAMERO
Chief, Aerodrome Division, AANSOO
Former Supervisor, Manila Control Tower
Former Chair, Audit, ATS-SMS
Holder of:

Lead Inspector Training Course Certificate

Aerodrome Certification Course Certificate
SMS Training Course Certificate
SSP Training Course Certificate
CNS/ATM Course
Course Advanced Instructional Training (AIT) Course Certificate

Certification related experiences

Auditor, Davao (Francisco Bangoy) International Airport certification audit

LEAD Auditor, Mactan Cebu-International Airport Certification Audit
Auditor, New Manila ACC Compliance Audit
Lead Inspector for assigned airstrips and helipads
Asst. Lead Inspector RFSS for assigned airports

Academic- Teaching Experiences:

Instructor, Manila CATC

3. CESAR L. CRUZ
Former Asst. Chief, AANSOO
Former Chief, Manila Control Tower
Former, Safety Manager ATS-SMS
Holder of:

Lead Inspector Training Course Certificate

Aerodrome Certification Course Certificate
SMS Training Course Certificate
SSP Training Course Certificate
CNS/ATM Course
Course Advanced Instructional Training (AIT) Course Certificate
ICAO Course Development Training Certificate

Certification related experiences

Auditor, Davao (Francisco Bangoy) International Airport certification audit

Auditor, Mactan Cebu-International Airport Certification Audit
Auditor, New Manila ACC Compliance Audit
Lead Inspector for assigned airstrips and helipads
Asst. Lead Inspector RFSS for assigned airports
Aerodrome Safety, Certification & Management Consultant

Academic- Teaching Experiences:

Instructor, Manila CATC
4. JOSE V. REYES JR.
Former Chief, Search & Rescue Unit
Chief, Air Traffic Controller
Inspector, AANSOO
Holder of:
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Lead Inspector Training Course Certificate

Aerodrome Certification Course Certificate
SMS Training Course Certificate
SSP Training Course Certificate
CNS/ATM Course Certificate
Course Advanced Instructional Training (AIT) Course Certificate

Certification related experiences

Auditor, Davao (Francisco Bangoy) International Airport certification audit

Auditor, Mactan Cebu-International Airport Certification Audit
Auditor, New Manila ACC Compliance Audit
Lead Auditor, Caticlan Airport Certification Audit
Lead Inspector RFSS for assigned airports
Aerodrome Safety, Certification & Management Consultant

Academic- Teaching Experiences:

Instructor, Manila CATC
5. ENGR. FRANCISCO ALCONERA (CAAP Resource Lecturer )
Airport Manager II
CAAP Expert in Aerodrome Chart and Obstruction Limitation Surfaces
Expert in Aerodrome Design and Engineering

AERODROME CERTICATION COURSE

TRAINING SCHEDULE, MANILA CATC
May 20-May 31, 2013
Period
8:30-9:00
9:00-10:00

Monday
May 20
Module 1
Module 2
Application of
standards to
Aerodrome
B.Romero III
Instructor

10:00-10:30
10:30-12:00

Module 2
Application of
standards to
Aerodrome

B. Romero III
Instructor
12:00-1:00
1:00-3:00

Module 2
Application of
standards to
Aerodrome
B. Romero III
Instructor

3:00-3:30

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
May 21
May 22
May 23
Course Introduction
Module 3
Module 5
Module 6
Aerodrome
Visual Aids
Operating
Information for
Provided by
Standards for
AIP
Aerodrome
Certified
Markers,
Aerodromes
Markings
F. Alconera
E. Jamero
B. Romero III
Instructor
Instructor
Instructor
Coffee Break
Module 3
Module 5
Module 6
Visual Aids
Operating
Aerodrome
Provided by
Standards for
Information for
Aerodrome
Certified
AIP
Markers,
Aerodromes
Markings
F. Alconera
Instructor
Module 4
Obstacle
Restriction and
Limitation
F. Alconera
Instructor

E. Jamero
Instructor

Friday
May 24
Module 7
Airport
Emergency
Plan
J. Reyes
Instructor
Module 7
Airport
Emergency
Plan

B.Romero III
Instructor

J. Reyes
Instructor

Module 6

Module 7

Visual Aids
Provided by
Aerodrome
Lightings

Operating
Standards for
Certified
Aerodromes

Airport
Emergency
Plan

E. Jamero
Instructor
Coffee Break

B. Romero III
Instructor

J. Reyes
Instructor

Lunch Break
Module 5

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3:30-5:00

Module 2
Application of
standards to
Aerodrome
B. Romero III
Instructor

Module 4
Obstacle
Restriction and
Limitation
F. Alconera
Instructor

Module 5

Module 6

Module 7

Visual Aids
Provided by
Aerodrome
Lightings

Operating
Standards for
Certified
Aerodromes

Airport
Emergency
Plan

E. Jamero
Instructor

B. Romero III
Instructor

J. Reyes
Instructor

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Period
9:00-10:00

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

May 27
Module 7
Aerodrome
Emergency Plan
J. Reyes
INSTRUCTOR

May 28
Module 9
Runway Safety
Programme
C. Ruz
INSTRUCTOR

May 29
Module 10
Human Factors

May 30
FIELD TRIP

May 31
Development of the SMS
Manual

B.Romero III
INSTRUCTOR

B.Romero III
J. Reyes
C. Cruz

B. Romero III

Module 7
Aerodrome
Emergency Plan
J. Reyes
INSTRUCTOR

Module 9
Runway Safety
Programme
C. Cruz
INSTRUCTOR

Module 7
Aerodrome
Emergency Plan
J. Reyes
INSTRUCTOR

Module 9
Runway Safety
Programme
C. Cruz
INSTRUCTOR

Module 8
Aerodrome
Work safety

Module 9
Runway Safety
Programme

C. Cruz
INSTRUCTOR

C. Cruz
INSTRUCTOR

B.Romero III
INSTRUCTOR

Module 8
Aerodrome
Work safety

Module 9
Runway Safety
Programme

Module 10
Human Factors

C. Cruz
INSTRUCTOR

C. Cruz
INSTRUCTOR

B.Romero III
INSTRUCTOR

Module 8
Aerodrome
Work safety

Module 9
Runway Safety
Programme

C. Cruz
INSTRUCTOR

C. Cruz
INSTRUCTOR

10:00-10:30

1030_1200

12:00-1:00

1:00-3:00

3:00 - 3:30
3:30- 5:00

Coffee Break
Module 10
FIELD TRIP
Human Factors
B.Romero III
INSTRUCTOR
Module 10
Human Factors
B.Romero III
INSTRUCTOR

B.Romero III
J. Reyes
C. Cruz
FIELD TRIP
B.Romero III
J. Reyes
C. Cruz

Lunch Break
Module 10
FIELD TRIP
Human Factors

B. Romero III
Development of the AEp
Manual
J. Reyes

Development of the RSP

B.Romero III
J. Reyes
C. Cruz
FIELD TRIP

EXAMINATION

B.Romero III
J. Reyes
C. Cruz

B.Romero III
J. Reyes
C. Cruz

Coffee Break
Module 10
Human Factors
FIELD TRIP
B.Romero III
INSTRUCTOR

Development of the SMS

Manual

B.Romero III
J. Reyes
C. Cruz

C. Cruz

GRADUATION
B.Romero III
J. Reyes
C. Cruz

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