The written exam is a multiple-choice exam that is developed by the IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee and the IAAE Canada Board of Examiners with input from aviation and education experts. The exam is based on the IAAE Canada Body of Knowledge, (the text Airport Development, Management and Operations in Canada, by E.R. Syme and A.T. Wells), the IAAE Canada Accreditation Program Study Guide and the Canadian Aviation Regulations.
IAAE Canada offers a 1-week Accreditation Academy that reviews the relevant material and proctors the exam. The academy is offered by IAAE Canada when demand exists.
A candidate may challenge the exam without completing the academy for a fee as set by the IAAE Canada Board of Directors. Candidates challenging the exam are required to have a proctor supervise the examination, and the IAAE Canada Accreditation Committee must pre-approve the proctor. Proctor details including a contact number and email address must be provided when booking the examination.
The exam is divided into five segments, Administration & Finance; Planning, Construction & Environment; Operations & Maintenance; Communications & Marketing; & Safety & Security, you are required to obtain at least 60% on each of the five segments in order to achieve a successful pass. In the event that you fail to reach the 60% mark on one or more segments you can do 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 sitting the exam, and a proctor as mentioned above must be identified and approved when requesting a re-write.
