Content
Course content
This course covers the following topics:
- Critical unpaved areas on the airfield and the key considerations for the maintenance of each area.
- Unique challenges associated with airport snow removal.
- Development of an Airport Snow Plan.
- Snow removal methods.
- Why airports undertake night maintenance.
- The complexity and dangers associated with night maintenance.
- Recommendations for additional safety precautions.
- The importance of effective airfield drainage.
- What to look for when inspecting airfield drainage systems.
- Cleaning drainage systems.
- Developing a grass maintenance policy.
- By whom, how, and to what height should airfield grass be cut.
- Grass cutting equipment and disposal methods.
- Safety procedures, particularly when maintaining grass in key zones around the runway.
- The importance of maintaining the airport perimeter.
- Key elements of the perimeter that require maintenance.
- Key maintenance tasks for perimeter fencing, lighting, security systems, surrounding vegetation, and access control points and systems.
