Emergency Planning and Response for Airports and GSPs with ERP Simulation

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About the course

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

IATA Emergency Planning and Response for Airports and GSPs aviation training course

A coordinated response to emergencies is imperative for both airport operators and ground handling service providers (GSPs). Airport operators must effectively manage emergencies within or near the airport, minimizing impact and leading the expert team and airport community in response efforts. This requires knowledgeable and skilled personnel trained to execute the Airport Emergency Response Plan (ERP-AEP), developed in collaboration with relevant agencies and stakeholders. Our course provides managerial and technical expertise to assume expert roles in airport emergency response. Similarly, GSPs play a crucial role in integrating and implementing Station Emergency Response Plans (SERP) in alignment with airline and GSP protocols. Our training equips you to develop, train, and test AEP/SERP according to industry standards and regulations, catering to both airport operators and GSPs. To enhance preparedness, we've developed an Aviation Emergency Response Simulation tool. It offers a realistic environment for managers to practice crisis management, considering factors like time pressure, resource accessibility, and prioritizing support for all affected parties. This simulation ensures that crisis management experts are well-prepared, experienced, and adaptable, crucial for effective aviation safety and crisis management.

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Course code: APC012VEEN02

Course format

Prerequisites

Are you looking for an awareness course on airport emergency response? Check out the IATA - Airport Emergency Response Awareness e-learning course.

How to register

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

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Emergency Planning and Response for Airports and GSPs with ERP Simulation

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
22 - 26 September, 2025

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Emergency Planning and Response for Airports and GSPs with ERP Simulation

Netherlands, Amsterdam (IATA)
27 - 31 October, 2025
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Emergency Planning and Response for Airports and GSPs with ERP Simulation

Canada, Montreal (IATA)
1 - 5 December, 2025
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What you will learn

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Recognize the ICAO's Standards and Recommended Practices for emergency planning at airports
  • Meet the legal responsibility to manage emergencies at an airport
  • Coordinate a response plan among the airfield and ground service departments, as well as various outside agencies
  • Develop table top and full scale emergency drills
  • Evaluate crisis management systems at aerodromes and identify required improvements

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

  • Regulatory requirements
  • Basics of aviation emergency management
  • Roles and responsibilities of Airports and GSP
  • Emergency response leadership skills
  • Tasks – actions – workplaces
  • Notification – alarm – alarm plans
  • Special assistance team / humanitarian response
  • Communication during crisis
  • The ‘Toolbox’ of responsible staff
  • Drafting a plan
  • Training and exercises
  • Business continuity

Activities

  • Exercises and case studies
  • Regulatory publications referenced in the course:
    • Airport Services Manual, Part 7, Airport Emergency Planning, ICAO
    • Annex 14, Chapter 9, ICAO
    • Advisory Circular 150/5200-31C, FAA

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

  • Emergency Response Planning Managers
  • Operations Managers of Airport Operators
  • Station Managers and Duty Officers
  • State authorities involved in airport emergency response planning

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

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