Runway Safety
Ensure safe airside operations to prevent runway incursions, excursions and confusions
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Airside Operations
Levels
Oversee runway, taxiway and apron conditions to prevent incidents and/or accidents
Monitor airfield and runway conditions to ensure safe operations
Utilise Foreign Object Debris (FOD) systems to identify and clear FOD at the airside
Ensure airside vehicles do not operate on the runways
Inspect runways, taxiways, aprons and the associated areas to ensure compliance with the Airport Certification Manual (ACM)
Prepare investigation reports on runway safety breaches
Review airfield conditions and implement corrective actions
Ensure airfield and runway conditions are safe for operations
Determine runway hotspots by analysing investigation reports and international best practices
Utilise detection systems to monitor aircraft and/or airside vehicles
Oversee regular internal audits and safety inspections on runways, taxiways and aprons
Validate compliance of markings, lights and signs with the MOAS
Evaluate runway incidents by types, severity and frequency of occurrences and implement corrective measures
Develop action plans to optimise runway safety during airside operations
Develop and implement action plans to prevent and mitigate impact of runway incursions, excursions and confusions
Propose enhancements to reduce risks of runway incursions, excursions and confusions
Review and update safety documents and manuals for runways, taxiways and aprons