Managers of airports of all sizes face a perennial dilemma: how to efficiently train operations personnel while simultaneously ensuring a safe and secure airport environment. TRB hosted a webinar on Monday, September 13, 2021 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM Eastern that focused on current training methods and programs to prepare new and existing airport operations staff. Presenters identified how small airports (including nonhub, nonprimary commercial service, reliever, and general aviation) can appeal to different learning styles, preferences, and motivations. They also discussed curriculum design, topics, methods, and budgets.

The webinar features research from ACRP Synthesis 112: Airport Operations Training at Small Airports.

The slides and recorded webinar are available.

Webinar agenda and presenters:

1. Training methodology and aspects of training: Daniel Prather, DPrather Aviation Solutions
2. Examples of successful training programs: Joseph Goetz, Quad Cities International Airport
3. Question and answer session: Moderated by Adam Wolf, Ohio State University Airport

The first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, you will able to:

1. Discuss training methodologies
2. Describe all aspects of training, including styles, motivations, curriculum design, training topics, methods, and budgets

Continuing Education Units for Accredited Airport Executives

The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) provided 1 Continuing Education Units (CEU) to accredited airport executives who attended this webinar. Claim CEUs by visiting www.aaae.org/ceu. For questions about AAAE continuing education units, please contact accreditation@aaae.org.