Wildlife Hazard Management for Aerodromes
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Wildlife Hazard Management for Aerodromes

Language: English, French
Duration:
3 Days
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About the course

Wildlife Hazard Management for Aerodromes is a specialized aviation training course designed to support airports, aerodrome operators, and civil aviation authorities in managing wildlife-related safety risks in accordance with ICAO and EASA requirements. Wildlife strikes involving birds and other animals continue to pose serious threats to aircraft operations, particularly during take-off, landing, and ground movement phases. Effective wildlife hazard management is therefore essential for maintaining aerodrome safety and operational continuity.

This comprehensive 3-day course provides participants with the knowledge, tools, and practical techniques required to establish, implement, and improve Wildlife Hazard Management Programs at aerodromes. The training covers international regulatory requirements including ICAO Annex 14, ICAO Doc 9137, ICAO PANS-Aerodromes, EASA aerodrome regulations, and industry best practices related to wildlife hazard control and prevention.

Participants will learn how to identify hazardous wildlife species commonly found around airports and understand the environmental conditions that attract wildlife to aerodrome environments. The course also addresses wildlife strike reporting procedures, documentation requirements, and risk assessment methodologies used to support proactive safety management within an aerodrome Safety Management System (SMS).

The training includes detailed guidance on habitat management, vegetation control, active wildlife deterrence methods, data collection, trend analysis, and wildlife safeguarding strategies. Delegates will also explore the latest wildlife control technologies, equipment, and operational practices used by airports worldwide to reduce the risk of wildlife strikes.

Designed in an interactive format, the course combines presentations, case studies, group discussions, practical exercises, and wildlife observation activities to ensure participants gain both theoretical understanding and practical application skills.

This course is ideal for aerodrome operations personnel, airport safety managers, wildlife control officers, civil aviation authority inspectors, and SMS professionals seeking to enhance aerodrome wildlife safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Topics

Module 1 – Regulatory Framework and Standards
  • ICAO Annex 14, Volume I
  • ICAO Airport Services Manual (Doc 9137), Part 3
  • ICAO PANS-Aerodromes (Doc 9981)
  • IBSC International Standards
  • Commission Regulation (EU) No. 139/2014 and EASA AMC/GM for Aerodromes
  • UK CAP 772 Guidance Material
Module 2 – Wildlife Species Identification
  • Fundamentals of bird identification
  • Basic identification techniques
  • Common wildlife species and characteristics
Module 3 – Wildlife Strike Reporting and Risk Assessment
  • Wildlife strike reporting procedures
  • Documentation and record-keeping requirements
  • Risk assessment principles and methodologies
Module 4 – History and Importance of Wildlife Hazard Management
  • Development of wildlife hazard control practices
  • Importance of wildlife risk mitigation in aviation safety
  • Review of significant wildlife strike case studies
Module 5 – Habitat and Environmental Management
  • Vegetation management practices
  • Control of structures and hangars
  • Management of aircraft wreckage and abandoned equipment
Module 6 – Active Wildlife Deterrence Methods and Equipment
  • Distress and deterrent calls
  • Safe use of firearms
  • Wildlife population control and culling techniques
Module 7 – Health, Safety, and Personnel Requirements
  • Infection and biological hazard risks
  • Training and competency requirements
  • Carcass handling and disposal procedures
Module 8 – Wildlife Safeguarding and Prevention Strategies
  • Identification of wildlife-attractive areas
  • Wildlife safeguarding concepts and preventive measures
Module 9 – Data Collection and Local Wildlife Control Procedures
  • Data collection and analysis techniques
  • Deployment of wildlife management measures
  • Local aerodrome wildlife control procedures

Objectives

  • Understand ICAO, EASA, and international regulatory requirements related to wildlife hazard management at aerodromes
  • Identify common bird and wildlife species that may pose hazards to aircraft operations
  • Recognize environmental and operational factors that attract wildlife to aerodrome environments
  • Apply effective wildlife hazard identification, monitoring, and risk assessment techniques
  • Implement wildlife strike reporting and documentation procedures in accordance with international standards
  • Develop and improve Wildlife Hazard Management Programs within an aerodrome Safety Management System (SMS)
  • Apply habitat management strategies to minimize wildlife attractants on and around airports
  • Evaluate and utilize active wildlife deterrence methods, technologies, and equipment
  • Analyze wildlife strike data, identify trends, and support proactive risk management activities
  • Understand health, safety, and operational considerations associated with wildlife control activities
  • Apply industry best practices for reducing the risk of bird and wildlife strikes at aerodromes
  • Enhance operational safety and regulatory compliance through effective wildlife hazard control measures

Targe Audience

  • Aerodrome Operations Personnel
  • Airport Safety Managers and SMS Personnel
  • Wildlife Control Officers and Wildlife Management Teams
  • Civil Aviation Authority Inspectors and Regulators
  • Aerodrome Compliance and Quality Personnel
  • Airport Planning and Infrastructure Staff
  • Airside Operations Supervisors
  • Environmental and Sustainability Officers at Airports
  • Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) Representatives
  • Military Aerodrome Personnel
  • Airline Safety and Ground Operations Personnel
  • Aviation Consultants and Safety Professionals

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Upon completion, participants receive
a certificate of achievement.

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