Guidance

Aerodrome operators study period (AOSP)

The AOSP is a 2-day study period aimed at defence personnel involved in the delivery of a safe operating environment (SOE). Training is a blend of taught sessions, facilitated discussions and group exercises.

• From: Ministry of Defence and Military Aviation Authority
• Published: 21 April 2022
• Last updated: 27 September 2024 — See all updates

Documents

MAA air safety training course map

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/851983/Air_Safety_Training_Course_Map.pdf

Details

Course aim

To enable delegates to understand apply the requirements of RA 1010: head of establishment aviation responsibilities and aviation duty holder / accountable manager (military flying) establishment responsibilities and RA 1026: aerodrome operator and aerodrome supervisor (recreational flying) roles and responsibilities.

AOSP objectives

• Head of Establishment (HoE) responsibilities: understand the requirement to provide a SOE through RA 1010
• Aerodrome Operator (AO) responsibilities: enable delegates to understand how to comply with RA 1026
• Effective assurance: understand the importance of assurance to support Aviation Duty Holders (ADHs) air system safety cases and how to deliver it
• Aerodrome operators hazard log: know how to compile an effective hazard log, capture the risks appropriately, understand transference and management
• Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) assurance: awareness of understanding why the CAA have interest in activities on military aerodromes
• Infrastructure support: a discussion to understand what Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) should provide in support of a SOE
• Defence Fire Safety regulator: understanding what the Capita Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting provision provides and how it works
• Programme MARSHALL: receive a brief on the latest progress of the MARSHALL upgrade
• Defence Air Investigation Branch (DAIB): receive a brief regarding post crash management responsibilities
• Defence Airspace Air Traffic Management (DAATM): understand the process of aeronautical information assurance

Applicability

This training is targeted at existing and prospective AOs and HoEs.

Prerequisites

Personnel should familiarise themselves with the following pre-reading:

• RA 1010: head of establishment aviation responsibilities and aviation duty holder / accountable manager (military flying) establishment responsibilities
• RA 1020: aviation duty holder - roles and responsibilities
• RA 1026: aerodrome operator and aerodrome supervisor (recreational flying) roles and responsibilities
• RA 1030: defence aeronautical information management
• RA 1400: flight safety
• RA 1430: aircraft post crash management and significant occurrence management

Duration

2 days

Location

Courses will be delivered at the Centre of Air Safety Training (CoAST), Defence Academy, Eisenhower, Shrivenham.

For more information email dsa-maa-ast-training@mod.gov.uk.

Application form

Course application form

Before applying for this course, please read the course overview. If you are eligible to apply, complete the application form and return it to dsa-maa-ast-training@mod.gov.uk with the course title as the subject title.

The closing date for applications is 10 weeks prior to the course start date and applications received after this date will not be accepted.

Once received, applications will be added to the waitlist and scrutinised approximately 9 weeks before the course. All candidates will be notified of the outcome with successful candidates receiving joining instructions approximately 8 weeks prior to the course.

Course dates

Dates

Published 21 April 2022
Last updated 27 September 2024 + show all updates

1. 27 September 2024

   Aerodrome operators study period page updated and re-formatted.

2. 21 April 2022

   First published.