Airport Wildlife Operations

Curriculum & Course Overview

Goal 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. 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. Primary Target Population • 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 Secondary Audience: • Individuals who have interest in aviation and wildlife Entry Requirements • • Minimum educational level of participants: GCE ‘O’ Levels • • Conversant with MS Office (10 at least)

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