Course content
The Airport Irregular Operations (IROPS) course covers the following topics:
- Key IROPS definitions.
- The importance of proactive IROPS planning.
- The major causes of IROPS.
- Different situations that can trigger an IROPS event.
- How IROPS events affect key stakeholders in the Air Transport System (ATS).
- The needs of industry stakeholders during an IROPS event.
- How to mitigate the effects of an IROPS event through proactive communication and coordination.
- The main challenges faced by ATS stakeholders when managing IROPS events related to effective planning, communication, and coordination.
- The three key phases of an IROPS event.
- How to establish Unified Customer Care during Irregular Operations by developing a cohesive action plan.
- The importance of developing coordinated solutions.
- The benefits of establishing regional networks when dealing with IROPS events.
- What is Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM)?
- How A-CDM can assist in mitigating the effects of an IROPS situation.






