This engaging self-guided online course addresses the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on aerodromes, and the required interventions to ensure a safe restart. This course will inform and guide CAA and aerodrome operators in applying Annex 14, Volume I and other relevant ICAO provisions to ensure the safety, regularity, and efficiency of aerodrome operations after a partial or full aerodrome closure due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

A variety of interactive activities, including animations, knowledge checks, and checklist, will support your better learning experience. In addition, throughout the course, you have direct access to the specified sections of ICAO publications reference material. This course will prepare you with the knowledge and skills you will need on-the-job as the restrictions pertaining to the Pandemic are lifted, and the aviation industry returns to normal levels of operations.

After completion of this online course, participants will be able to implement the required interventions to: 

• review the conditions of aerodrome infrastructure, and initiate actions, as necessary; 
• review the procedures relating to aerodrome operations and initiate actions, as necessary;
• review the status of aerodrome certification and compliance and initiate actions, as necessary;
• review the coordination and collaboration processes required at an aerodrome and initiate actions, as necessary; and
• review aerodrome related human resources, competency and training requirements and initiate actions, as necessary.

Course Structure

The course consists of the following modules:

• Course Introduction
• Module 1 - Aerodrome Infrastructure 
• Module 2 - Aerodrome Operations
• Module 3 - Certification and Compliance 
• Module 4 - Coordination and Collaboration
• Module 5 - Human Resources, Competency & Training 
• Final Exam
• Reference materials from over 30 Documents and Annexes 

• Civil Aviation Authorities, and other aviation industry professionals involved in regulatory approval and industry standards;
• Aerodrome Operators and other relevant service providers;
• The competencies developed will be integral to the effective implementation of a State Safety Programme.