The written exam has 150 multiple-choice questions and is developed by the IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee & the IAAE Canada Board of Examiners, with input from aviation and education experts. The exam is based on the IAAE Canada body of knowledge; Airport Development, Management and Operations in Canada by E.R. Syme; IAAE Canada Accreditation Program Study Guide and Canadian Aviation Regulations.
IAAE Canada annually offers a one-week Accreditation Academy that reviews the relevant material and proctors the exam. A candidate may challenge the exam without completing the academy, provided an approved proctor is available. See current fees.
The exam is divided into five segments:
- Administration & Finance;
- Planning, Construction & Environment;
- Operations & Maintenance;
- Communications & Marketing;
- Safety & Security.
To pass, 60% is required in each of the five segments.
In the event that you fail to reach the 60% mark on one or more segments, you can opt for a re-write for an additional fee of $75. You are only required to sit the segments in which you did not attain the 60%. Re-writes cannot be done within 30 days after the initial exam and a proctor as mentioned above must be identified and approved when requesting a re-write .
IAAE Canada annually offers a one-week Accreditation Academy that reviews the relevant material and proctors the exam. A candidate may challenge the exam without completing the academy, provided an approved proctor is available. See current fees.
The exam is divided into five segments:
- Administration & Finance;
- Planning, Construction & Environment;
- Operations & Maintenance;
- Communications & Marketing;
- Safety & Security.
To pass, 60% is required in each of the five segments.
In the event that you fail to reach the 60% mark on one or more segments, you can opt for a re-write for an additional fee of $75. You are only required to sit the segments in which you did not attain the 60%. Re-writes cannot be done within 30 days after the initial exam and a proctor as mentioned above must be identified and approved when requesting a re-write .
