International Association of Airport Executives Canada 
Airfield Lighting Maintenance Training
May 15-18, 2012 North Bay, Ontario
The International Association of Airport Executives Canada (IAAE Canada) is pleased to present this course by Navaid Lighting Associates, Inc being held at the training room of the North Bay Airport. It has been successfully presented in the past and has now been expanded to four days to allow attendees more time to absorb this important and necessary information.
This training program was developed at the request of the airport lighting maintenance electricians and others involved in the design and construction of airport lighting systems, and who have long been requesting a formal standardized training program which will train them in the essentials of their trade. This program is intended to provide a basic training for all airport lighting electricians and maintenance and supervisory personnel. It is also intended to form the basis for a standardized level of training and a path for continued training and achievement recognition. A result of this training will be increased safety for those who work at the airport and improved reliability for the airport lighting visual aids systems that are so important to aircraft safety during landing, takeoff and taxiing operations.
A manual will be furnished to the class participants covering in detail the program subjects. Each session will have adequate discussion time so that local airport issues, as well as specific problems and solutions, may be covered.
For a full course curriculum Fees are only $1040 + applicable tax for Non-Members and $940 + applicable tax for Members
Full course curriculum is located at the bottom of this page.
To register complete the Registration Form 
Non-Members Members
Hotel Reservations
IAAE Canada has arranged with the Hampton Inn, 950 McKeown Avenue, North Bay, Ontario P1B 9P3 .
You can call them on 1-705-474-8400 and quote the group IAAE Canada you will get the rate of $135 +tax per night.
An online link will be set up soon.
You are responsible for your own accommodation booking, and travel to & from the training.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
IAAE Canada reserves the right to reschedule any program if the number of registrants is insufficient. In this event, we will notify all registrants and refund the registration fee in full.
• Any costs incurred by registrants, such as hotel cancellation fees or airline penalties, are the responsibility of
the registrants.
• Registrations are transferable.
• Cancellations will be accepted 30 days prior to the date of the course.
• Cancellations within 30 days prior to the date of the course will incur a $50 administration fee.
• No-shows will be responsible for the course fees.
Course Curriculum
CHAPTER ONE: AIRPORT LIGHTING OVERVIEW - Airport lighting technology has changed a great deal over the last years and it is fascinating to review the history and evolution of airport lighting from the early days when the entire airfield was illuminated to today when signal lighting is used to give the pilot proper guidance. How we got to where we are will be covered briefly in the classroom but more extensively in the training manual. This chapter also covers basic airport layout and requirements for visual aids.
CHAPTER TWO: AIRPORT LIGHTING SERIES CIRCUIT -The Series circuit is the chosen method of delivering electrical energy to the airport lighting fixtures. This chapter contains the basic fundamentals of the series circuit and its application to airport lighting as well as practical measurement and troubleshooting information.
CHAPTER THREE: CONSTANT CURRENT REGULATORS - The airport lighting Constant Current Regulator (CCR) is the power source for all series circuit lighting applications. A basic understanding of how it works and the electrical characteristics associated with it must be understood by the airport maintenance personnel in order to provide proper maintenance. The various types of regulators available and the characteristics of each will be explored.
CHAPTER FOUR: SERIES CIRCUIT TRANSFORMERS - The electrical characteristics of series circuit transformers are presented in this chapter. These seemingly non-traditional transformers are examined in light of their airport lighting applications.
CHAPTER FIVE: LIGHT SOURCES - Knowledge of the various light sources used in airport lighting is necessary for the proper design and maintenance of airport lighting systems.
CHAPTER SIX: AIRPORT RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY FIXTURES - The number of different types of airport lighting fixtures, both elevated and in-pavement has grown considerably over the last years. As the need for operation at lower and lower visibilities has increased so has the number of fixtures, many of which are designed for low visibility operations.
CHAPTER SEVEN: SIGNS - In recent years, airports all over the world have been re-signed in accordance with newer regulations to improve the situational awareness for a pilot. This chapter includes an overview of the various types of signs now available with their intended use along with their characteristics.
CHAPTER EIGHT: MISCELLANEOUS VISUAL AIDS - The airport rotating beacon has long been a symbol of airport lighting. From its first use as an airways beacon to provide nighttime guidance for pilots, to today’s modern airport beacons, the basic design of these visual aids has not changed significantly. Likewise, wind cones or windsocks have existed since the dawn of aviation and remain and extremely useful informational tool for pilots.
CHAPTER NINE: APPROACH LIGHTING AND VISUAL APPROACH PATH INDICATORS - Approach Light Systems (ALS) provide the basic means to transition from instrument flight to visual flight for landing. Operational requirements dictate the sophistication and configuration of the ALS for a given runway.
Included also in this section are the most common types of visual approach path indicator light systems used at civilian airports and military airfields. The purpose of these devices is to provide a pilot with a visual indicator of his aircraft’s position on the glide path to the runway touchdown point while providing adequate clearance of any obstacles in the approach. These devices may be used with or without the presence of electronic glide slope equipment.
CHAPTER TEN: CONTROL SYSTEMS - The controlling and monitoring of airfield lighting systems has evolved greatly over the past few years. From just throwing a toggle switch in the tower and looking to see if the lights come on, to today’s sophisticated computer controlled and monitored systems.
CHAPTER ELEVEN: SAFETY - There are a number of documents and standards pertaining to safety and its importance to an airport lighting electrician. This chapter reviews major procedures that must be adhered to in order to have a safe working environment. Key design elements that can enhance the overall safety of the airport system are also reviewed.
CHAPTER TWELVE: TEST EQUIPMENT AND MEASUREMENTS - Proper maintenance of airport lighting equipment requires the use of the proper tools in diagnosing problems. This chapter deals with the use of the proper tools and test equipment and the importance of accuracy when taking measurements and performing calibrations of airfield lighting circuits. Various types of test equipment will be displayed and their usage explained.
CHAPTER THIRTEEN: STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS - This chapter discusses standby power systems and their various types and sizes. Information is given on the proper sizing of the power system and the proper maintenance.
CHAPTER FOURTEEN: MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT - In order for maintenance to be timely and cost effective, it must be properly managed. All the assets available to the maintenance manager must be utilized properly when they are required. Being able to bring one’s resources to bear on a problem in a way that is sufficient to correct the problem in a timely manner is not an easy task. This chapter deals with effective maintenance management.
PLEASE NOTE THE REGISTRATION COST INCLUDES A 330-PAGE MANUAL SUPPLIED TO EACH REGISTRANT AT THE START OF THE COURSE
