Identification of the Requirements and Training to Obtain Driving Privileges on Airfields. A Synthesis of Airport Practice. Airport Cooperative Research Program Research Program Synthesis 15

摘要

Airfield driver training programs vary from one airport to another. However, there are moresimilarities than there are differences. This appears to be the case whether the airport is a largehub primary airport or a small general aviation airport. Each airport operator has designed itsprogram to fit its individuality and complexity. It is accepted that airfield driver training programs are necessary to help prevent and reduce runway incursions that may be caused byvehicle drivers on the movement areas (taxiways and runways) of an airport. Many airportoperators also require drivers who are not authorized to drive on the movement area tocomplete a driver training course for the non-movement area (ramps and aprons). Basically,airport operators know that, owing to congestion and distractions on the ramps and aprons,the best way to promote safety is to ensure that there are rules and regulations to help preventaccidents and that personnel who work on those ramps and aprons are aware of the dangersthat exist.A survey was developed that contained 60 questions on driving requirements adopted byairport operators. The purpose was to review what differences and similarities might existamong the various airports throughout the country. There were also questions on the type oftraining programs available to airport employees to see if there were differences in theseprograms based on where the employees were authorized to drive. Other questions dealtwith initial training programs as well as recurrent training program requirements.