1. Airside Driver
Training
Level 2
Version 1, Jan 2011

2. At the completion of this session, participants will be
aware of the skills required to be a safe driver on the
Airside of Launceston Airport.
Aim of the Level Two
Airside Driver Training
Course:
Driving Airside is no race!
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

3. Session Overview:
During the session we will discuss:
• The conditions of issue of
your ADA
• The Airside Rules,
Regulations & Launceston
Airport Safety Policy
• Incident, accident & spills
reporting
• Foreign Object Debris
(FOD)
• Airside markers, markings
& signage

4. Your company has selected you to undergo
Airside Driver Training and to be part of the
airside team. It is important that your rise to
the challenge of driving safely on airside.
Introduction:
The interaction of aircraft, different vehicles
and operational functions may look smooth
and deceptively simple. The reality is that it
is a complex operation and relies on
everyone following the rules.
This presentation will provide you with the
knowledge to safely drive airside at
Launceston Airport.
Safety must ride with you at all times!
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

5. Who makes the Rules & Regulations for
Launceston Airport Airside Drivers:
Airside Rules & Regulations are legislated
by The Department of Infrastructure,
Transport, Regional Development and
Local Government .
Launceston Airport must then ensure all
those Rules & Regulations are
implemented and enforced.
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

6. The objectives of the policy are:
• To protect the safety of all people on the airside
• Protect all aircraft and servicing equipment
• Protect our existing infrastructure
• Ensure safe movement of traffic
The Safety Policy is a critical part of our
Duty Of Care to everyone on the Airside
Launceston Airport Safety Policy:

7. Airside - The movement area of an airport, adjacent terrain and buildings
or portions thereof, access to which is controlled. In short, everywhere
on the inside of the security fenceline.
Landside – The parts of the airport open to the general public. EG:
Landside includes the parts of the terminal buildings (outside of the
screening point) and also the car park areas.
Movement Area - The part of an Airport to be used for the surface
movement of aircraft. This includes the Aprons, Taxiways and Runways.
Maneuvering Areas - The Taxiways & Runways only. ADA Level 2 drivers
must not drive on the taxiways or runways unless under escort from a
person who is authorised to drive there.
Apron - The part of an airport to be used for the purpose of enabling
passengers to board or disembark from aircraft, loading or unloading
cargo from an aircraft, refueling, parking or aircraft maintenance.
Definitions:
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

8. Airside Service Road - The road that provides access to the RPT
Apron, GA/Freight Apron, Mobil Refueling and the ARFF station from
Gate 3.
Perimeter Road – The road that runs from Gate 30 to the GA / Freight
Apron.
Security Restricted Area – Any part of the airport to which access is
restricted to persons holding a valid Aviation Security Identification
Card (ASIC)
Off Airport User – Any company / operator not based on the airport
and enters Airside via Gate 3 or Perimeter Road.
Authorised Vehicle – A vehicle that has been authorised to operate
airside during Low Visibility conditions by Airport Operations.
Definitions (continued):
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

9. Note the definition of escorting another vehicle:
Escort - The supervision of a vehicle (and occupants) on the airside by
a person, whereby that person takes responsibility for and provides
guidance to the driver.
This authority is generally restricted to Launceston Airport employees.
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

10. Authorities Required for Entry:
• Current ASIC (Aviation Security
Identification Card)
• ADA (Airside Driver Authority)
• AVA (Airside Vehicle Authority) or
(Airside Vehicle Permit)
• State Driver Licence
(Note: You must always be able
to show your State Drivers
Licence when requested)
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

11. Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):
Perimeter Road has a 40 km/h speed limit.
It cannot be accessed in low - visibility
conditions, without permission from ATC.
ADA Level 2: Valid for a maximum of 2 years.
Allows access to Airside Perimeter Road and Apron areas.

12. Each time you enter the Airside, you
must ensure that:
• You & your vehicle are in fact
authorised to be on the airside? (IE:
That you are there for a work related
purpose and vehicle is permitted).
• No unauthorised persons or vehicles
have followed you through the entry
point.
• That the gate or door has closed and
is secure, before you depart the
entry point.
Entry onto Airside:
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

13. ADA Level 3
ADA Level 2
Perimeter Road
ADA Level 3
ADA Level 2
ADA Permit Areas:
Remember you may only drive on the Perimeter Road and Level 2 area
(includes Level 1 area)
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):
ADA Level 1

14. ADA Restricted Areas:
Driving near these areas may interfere with the Navigational
Aids. You must have ATC permission to drive in these areas.
The Restricted Areas are marked as pictured.

15. Main Apron Layout:
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

16. Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):
GA /Freight Apron Layout:

17. Drug and Alcohol Management Plan:
• CASA requires us to maintain a DAMP
• Under the DAMP, anyone carrying out a Safety-
Sensitive Aviation Activity (excludes a
passenger) may be subjected to drug & alcohol
testing.
• Everyone on the airside, may be subjected to
testing at anytime, for the presence of drugs and
alcohol in their system.
• The policy states you must have a .00 BAC and
drug level.

18. Safety Around Aircraft – General:
All vehicles must give way to
aircraft when:
• Aircraft under their own power
• Aircraft being towed
Always keep a good lookout
(Situational Awareness)
Be aware when the Aircraft’s Anti-
Collision Beacons are operating
Always give way to pedestrians!
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

19. Safety Around Aircraft –
Vehicle Speeds
Two Speed Limits apply on
airside:
• 25 KPH is the maximum
speed limit elsewhere when
airside.
• 10 KPH applies within 15
metres of an Aircraft.
Note: A speed limit of 5 KPH
applies in and around all buildings.
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

20. Safety Around Aircraft – Start ups:
• Aircraft’s anti collision beacons are on
• Aircraft stairs removed
• No vehicles servicing the aircraft
• Presence of ground staff at nose wheel
• Wheel chocks removed
Clues to an impending start up:
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

21. Safety Around Aircraft – Ingestion & Jet Blast
Minimum distance in front of an operating engine: 7.5 metres
Minimum distance to the rear of an operating engine: 75 metres
Aircraft propellers and Helicopter rotor blades are just as dangerous
as jet engines.
Propeller & Rotor Wash should be treated the same as Jet Blast.

22. Everyone on Airside is authorised to push
the emergency fuel stop button, if they see
a potentially dangerous situation involving
refuelling operations.
The buttons are located on all refuelling
trucks and bowsers. You should familiarise
yourself with your local equipment.
During refuelling do not park under aircraft
wing vents as fuel spillage can occur.
When not serving an aircraft keep 15
metres away from refuelling operations.
Safety Around Aircraft – Refuelling:
Mobile phones must not be used
around refuelling operations.
Never drive over refuelling hoses!

23. Reporting: Spills/Accidents/Incidents
All airside incidents and accidents MUST be reported to
Launceston Airport Operations Coordination Centre on:
6391 6208 or 0407 395 595
The two major reasons for reporting are:
1. An appropriate response can then be initiated; and
2. Launceston Airport then tracks accidents statistics
and implements measures to improve airside safety.
This process is a essential component of Launceston
Airports’ Duty Of Care obligations and is not an
exercise in apportioning blame.
The Airport Fire Service (ARFF) emergency number is:
6391 6899

24. FOD (Foreign Object Debris):
FOD causes billions of dollars in damage and many
injuries annually. It can potentially cause deaths to occur.
Everyone is responsible for picking up and disposing of
FOD in the YELLOW FOD bins provided.
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

25. Manoeuvring Area Limit Line:
Marked by a Solid Green / White line
• Is one of the most important
lines on the Apron.
• It separates the Apron from
the Taxiways.
• As an ADA Level 3 driver
you must give way to all
aircraft on the Taxiway side
of this line.
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

26. Taxiway Edge Marking:
Marked by double YELLOW continuous lines.
• Defines the Taxiway Edge
NOTE: You must not cross these lines at any time!
(unless being escorted by ADA Level 3 Launceston Airport employees)
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

27. Aircraft Parking Clearance Line:
• Defines areas for parking
aircraft on the GA /
Freight Apron.
• Aircraft parked within
these lines confirms
clearance between
parked aircraft and
taxiing aircraft.
Marked by Solid RED/YELLOW
lines
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

28. Staging & Storage Areas:
Staging Area:
Marked with Broken RED line
• Short term parking of equipment &
vehicles or cargo required for a
turnaround.
• 30 minutes prior to the arrival of the
aircraft and whilst the aircraft is on
the bay.
• All equipment must be removed prior
to the aircraft startup and taxi.
Storage Areas:
Marked with Solid RED line
• Medium term parking areas for airline
equipment and airside vehicles.
NOTE: Equipment or cargo must not
be left on the apron.

29. • A solid yellow line for an
aircraft to follow whilst
taxiing into the parking bay.
• Note Bay 6A is marked with
white Lead In / Lead Out lines
Taxiway Markings:
Lead-In-Line:
Marked with a Solid YELLOW line
Lead-Out-Line:
Marked with a Broken YELLOW
line
• A broken yellow line for an
aircraft to follow whilst taxiing
out of the parking bay.

30. • Low Strength Pavement
Markings. Avoid driving over low
strength pavement as it may not
support your vehicle.
• Apron Service Roads ensure
vehicles can remain clear of
parking bays. Always use these
roads whilst aircraft are on the
bays.
• NEVER PARK OVER RED
FIRE HYDRANTS / PLUGS
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

31. Low Visibility:
Signs on entry gates will be displayed
to warn that Low Visibility operations
are in place.
Offsite airport users entering via Gate 3
or Perimeter Road must contact Airport
Operations before entering Airside.
The signs will be turned back around
when Low Visibility operations cease
and likewise, there will be an obvious
improvement in visibility across the
airfield.
No other advice will be issued.
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):
During Low Visibility vehicle movements
will be restricted to Authorised Vehicles
only.

32. Severe Weather:
Severe weather can occur at
any time. Severe weather is
usually classified in two ways:
• High winds – above 35 knots
• Thunderstorms
When these weather events
occur special precautions need
to be taken:
• Aircraft, servicing equipment and
containers secured.
• If “Operations Shutdown” declared
– staff should move off the apron.
Remember lightning and people don’t mix!
Airside Drivers Authority (ADA):

33. Safety Rule Reminders
• A rotating beacon, must
be operating on your
vehicle at all times while
you drive on airside.
• You must be aware of the
height of the vehicle you
are driving.
• Seat Belts, must always be
worn, where fitted, while you
are driving on airside.
• If you need to use your
headlights, you must keep
them on low beam.
• It is mandatory that high
visibility clothing is worn at
all times while on airside.
• Staff observed smoking on
the airside can be
prosecuted.

34. Safety Rule Reminders
• No Seat No Ride – it is
dangerous to ride on the
tray of a vehicle or
baggage cart.
• Emergency Exit – in the
case of an emergency you
should know the most
appropriate exit to take.
• Secure Loads – As the driver
you are responsible for the
load. Any material loss must
be picked up immediately.
• Fuel / Oil Spills - must be
cleaned up immediately.
Not only are they an
environmental hazard, but
they also pose a hazard to
aircraft and other apron
users.
• Spill kits are located at
various locations, you
should familiarise yourself
with there location.
Remember: All spills
must be reported!

35. • Airside Driver Training is an essential part
of our Airside Safety Culture.
• It is up to every one of us to contribute to
airside safety by both driving safely and by
being considerate of other airside users.
• If you are in doubt, stop and seek
clarification from Airport Operations staff.
• Nothing is more important than safety!
Summary & Questions: