This synthesis identifies current training practices for newly hired airport maintenance personnel, primarily at general aviation (GA) airports; documents many of the core training elements and resources used at those airports; and identifies methods to assist new maintenance personnel in comprehending the airport campus and its operating environment. The specific objectives of this synthesis were: (1) to locate, document, and assemble information on the training of new airport maintenance employees; (2) to identify current challenges and practices used at airports, particularly at GA airports; (3) to document core training elements and resources for newly hired maintenance personnel; and (4) to identify resources that may help increase the knowledge and understanding of the new maintenance hires about the airport campus and its operating environment. The intended audience for this synthesis is airport operators at GA airports who seek information on successful peer practices or direction to current comprehensive safety and security training resources for new maintenance employees. Although the synthesis target is GA airports, small commercial service airports can also benefit from the information provided, as they often face the same manpower and training issues as the GA airports. Information for this report was obtained through a survey of 30 GA airports throughout the United States. For comparison purposes, 10 additional air carrier airports were also surveyed. The overall response rate to the survey was 80%.


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    Title :

    Helping New Maintenance Hires Adapt to the Airport Operating Environment. A Synthesis of Airport Practice


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    Publication date :

    2013


    Size :

    62 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English