Airside Vehicle Operators Permit

1 Revised February 2016 Local Airport Traffic Directives D Permit Airside Vehicle Operators Permit 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .. 5 AIRPORT TRAFFIC DIRECTIVES .. 6 7 Accident 7 Alcohol and 7 Airside .. 7 Airside Construction .. 7 Airside Safety .. 7 Air Terminal Building .. 7 Air Traffic Control .. 7 Aprons .. 7 Apron IV .. 7 Airside Vehicle Operators Permit .. 7 AVOP D .. 7 AVOP D/A .. 8 AVOP Requirements .. 8 Bicycles Airside .. 8 Escorting Passengers .. 8 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) .. 8 Groundside .. 8 Hazardous Materials Spills.

2 8 High Visibility Wear .. 8 Leasehold .. 8 Manoeuvring Areas .. 8 Movement Areas .. 8 Navigational and Critical Areas .. 8 Pedestrian Traffic on Aprons .. 8 Personal Audio Equipment and Hand Held Technology .. 9 Restricted Areas .. 9 Restricted Area Identification Card .. 9 Smoking .. 9 Sports Equipment .. 9 Service Roads / Taxi Lanes .. 9 Training Responsibilities .. 9 Vehicle Number .. 9 Airside Vehicle Operators Permit PROGRAM .. 10 Employer Requirements .. 10 As an employee, you must: .. 10 3 All AVOP Operators are expected to: .. 10 In addition, D AVOP Operators are expected to: .. 10 Recurrent Training.

3 10 AVOP 11 Suspension or Removal of Restricted Area Identification Card or AVOP .. 11 APRON IV .. 12 Protective Clothing .. 12 Aircraft Lead-In Lines .. 12 Aircraft Marshaller .. 13 Aircraft Right Of Way .. 13 Aircraft Fuelling Vehicles .. 13 Exercise Caution Around Aircraft .. 13 Propellers and Jet Blast .. 14 Baggage Carts and Cargo 14 Escorting of Vehicles .. 15 Grounding and Power Cables .. 15 Reduced 15 Maximum speed .. 15 Parking Restrictions .. 16 Passenger Walkways .. 17 Passing Between Aircraft .. 17 Right of Way .. 18 Vehicle Passenger Limits .. 18 Vehicle Radios .. 18 Vehicle Safety.

4 18 MANOEUVRING AREAS .. 19 Manoeuvring Areas .. 19 Runways .. 20 Runway Markings .. 21 Runway Hold Markings and Guard Lights .. 22 Airfield Signs and Lights .. 23 Mandatory Instructional Signs .. 23 Directional Signs .. 23 Location Signs .. 24 Combination Signs .. 24 Manoeuvring Area Lighting .. 25 Apron Lights .. 25 Taxiway Lights .. 26 Taxiway Entrance Lights .. 26 Runway Lights .. 26 4 Combination Lights .. 27 Light Locator Markers .. 27 Taxiway Reflectors .. 27 Damaged Airfield Lights .. 28 Entering and Leaving a Runway .. 28 Airfield Landmarks .. 31 Air Traffic Control 31 Airside Operations Centre.

5 31 Air Terminal Building .. 31 Navigation Critical Areas .. 31 Equipment Failures .. 32 Basic Radio Guidelines .. 33 Profane Language .. 33 False Distress Signals .. 33 Radio Frequencies .. 33 Broadcasting Between 0000-0600 .. 34 Phonetic Alphabet and the Pronunciation of Numbers .. 34 Standard Procedures and Words .. 35 Call-Up Procedures .. 36 Secrecy of Communications .. 37 Standard Phraseologies .. 37 Radio Test Procedures .. 38 AVOP Violations and Enforcements .. 38 Appendix A .. 43 Reduced Visibility Operations Error! Bookmark not defined. 5 INTRODUCTION The Victoria International Airport (CYYJ) is the 9th busiest airport in Canada.

6 As you would expect, safety and security are paramount in everything we do. To ensure the safe operation of Vehicle movements on the airfield at CYYJ, the airport publishes and enforces a set of Airport Traffic Directives. These directives are the basis of the Airside Vehicle Operators Program Permit , or AVOP. While you study these materials, it is important to remember that you are responsible to ensure the safe operation of a Vehicle and abide by all governmental regulations, the instructions in this document and the instructions from your employer. Most of all, you must exercise sound judgement and always ensure that you keep in mind the old adage, Safety First.

7 Prior to reviewing these study materials, you will want to ensure you have all of the following. A valid BC provincial driver s license for the class of Vehicle you intend to operate on the airfield. A valid radio operator s certificate, which may be obtained through the Airport Fire Service. A Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) or equivalent documentation that proves you have been cleared to operate un-escorted in a restricted area. An endorsement from your employer that you have a requirement to operate on the airfield, which is handled by contacting the Airport Fire Service for the application form.

8 Have access to a Vehicle that is insured, in good repair with an amber beacon and VHF radio. The above short list provides some of the minimum requirements. Depending on the nature of the business you work for, the Victoria Airport Authority may impose additional requirements or stipulations when issuing an AVOP. The time it takes to go through the AVOP Permit process varies per individual. It is essential that you take the time you need to practice and truly understand the expectations and responsibility that comes with having the AVOP Permit . Upon completion of your training, you will need to write a final exam and book your road test with the Airport Fire Service.

9 They will schedule the time to complete both tasks and get you up and running to operate safely at the airport. Holding an AVOP is a privilege, not a right. It may be revoked at anytime for just cause as determined by management at the Airport Authority. You are expected to abide by decisions, direction or requests made by any staff member of our Airport Fire Service or Airport Security as it relates to operating your Vehicle . Transport Canada mandates that all Airside drivers be trained and examined. Good luck with your training and earning your AVOP Permit . 6 AIRPORT TRAFFIC DIRECTIVES These Airport Traffic Directives are designed to ensure the safe and efficient operation of vehicles on the airport and will provide a basic understanding of the rules, regulations and expectations to the new Airside Vehicle operator .

10 These directives apply to every person operating a motor Vehicle inside the airport security fence. However, as every airport is different, these traffic directives only apply to the Victoria International Airport and your new AVOP Permit is only valid here. 7 DEFINITIONS Accident Reporting Airport employees must notify their supervisor of any accident. Airside traffic problems or obstructions that affect safety or may cause operational delays shall also be reported. Alcohol and Drugs No person working Airside shall be under the influence of any substance, including alcohol, medication or illicit drugs that have the potential to adversely affect their performance in any way.