AWC - Virtual Airport Wildlife Control Course

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Instructor: Gary Colwell, The Loomex Group

Gary Colwell is an experienced and accomplished Airport Manager with a strong background in aviation safety and management, with a career spanning 38 years in the safety environment. Gary began his journey as a civilian pilot and navigation officer for the Civil Air Search & Rescue Association (CASARA) and 424 Sqn Search and Rescue, amassing 15 years of flying experience. He spent 6 years as an Airside Safety Officer at The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), where he was responsible for safety compliance and enforcement. Subsequently, he served 3 years as the Safety Management System (SMS) Officer, leading the development, introduction, and operation of the SMS and providing essential training for GTAA employees. Gary was also the Chief of Airport SMS at Toronto Downsview Airport for Bombardier Aerospace for 3 years. Here, he managed the Safety Management System per Transport Canada's requirements and ensured continuous improvement in airport safety processes. Gary also held the position of  Safety Management & Regulatory Officer at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Gary is well-versed in Transport Canada regulations, program development, and training.

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Live, virtual classroom!

To register, complete the Registration Form

May 20-21, 2025      Member: $475.00  Non-Member: $525.00

Course Schedule:
These sessions will be presented at 1pm to 4 pm (EST) each day

Duration: 2 days: 3 hours each day

Participants will be sent course access information via email a few days before the course

Course Description:

As required by Transport Canada, airport staff involved in wildlife control at an airport must receive training at least every five years. This virtual course is designed for individuals in an airport field role whose duties are related to the airport wildlife management plan. This course meets Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) requirements and provides participants with a certificate and documentation of training. This course utilizes classroom lecture style teaching, group work, discussions and individual exercises.

Course Topics:
♦ Regulations, standards and guidance material related to airport wildlife management programs ♦ Bird ecology, biology and identification ♦ Wildlife management planning ♦ Passive and active wildlife control measures ♦ Development of awareness programs ♦ Rare and endangered species and species of
special concern

Resources:
It is strongly recommended by the Instructor that participants have the book 'Birds of North America: A Guide To Field Identification' for reference during the course as well as for maintenance at their Airport.

The book can be purchased online at both Amazon and Indigo.