This course provides Airport Wildlife Operators an overview of wildlife hazard management strategies, effective tools and operational techniques. The course includes practical examples, Case Studies and hands-on using currently deployed systems in airports
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Airport Wildlife Operations
Objective
Learning objectives
- Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the history of bird strikes and the associated wildlife hazard management at airports
- Define the roles and responsibilities of wildlife hazard management team in the framework at airports
- Define the basics of wildlife identification at airports, including species-specific behavioral patterns of birds
- Identify the varied attractants at an aerodrome
- Operate in accordance with general protocols used in bird strike reporting (ICAO standards & requirements)
- Adopt data collection methods and protocols for wildlife within airports
- Apply operational techniques for dealing with wildlife within airports
- Characterize the future technological advancements of airport wildlife hazard management.
Target audience
- Airport Safety – Managers, Officers and staff
- Airport Operations – Managers, Officers and staff
- Airport Emergency – Managers, Officers and staff
- Wildlife managers and staff
- Civil Aviation Authority officials
Prerequisites
Minimum educational level of participants: GCE ‘O’ Levels
Conversant with MS Office (10 at least)
