IAAE Canada - Airport Training Canada, Virtual Courses

We offer our Virtual Courses in a live, virtual classroom. This format facilitates the interaction between our instructors and students. It also promotes networking among the students during each course. These courses can be accessed from anywhere by the participants, to make scheduling more flexible.

Registered students will receive course access information directly to their inbox via Outlook Calendar to keep email reminders to a minimum.

To learn more about each course listed below and to register, please click on the Course Title.

Please Note:
If you are making a purchase for someone other than yourself, you must list the name, job title and individual email address for each participant in the Comments box during your purchase. Failure to do so could result in an incorrect registration.

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Virtual BASOS Course - More in 2025!

Virtual Basic Airport Safety & Operations Training
Instructed by: Shawn Sutherland AAE Shawn Sutherland is a Senior Airport Consultant for the Airports Group, with Tetra Tech Canada Inc. He has more than 40 years of experience in airport management, operations, maintenance, and development. He has worked in all facets of airports including the direct management of six different airports in Canada: Norman Wells, Fort McMurray, Cambridge Bay, Yellowknife, Whitehorse for Transport Canada, and West Kootenay Regional for the City of Castlegar. He has been responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of airports, staff development and training, business management, planning (including emergency, security and zoning) and control of major capital projects at numerous airports across Canada. He also has six years of experience as the Director of a municipal civic works department, where he was responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of city facilities and services (roads, parks, sidewalks, street lighting, etc.); water and wastewater treatment/ distribution and collection systems; as well as the regional airport.
More in 2025! Live, virtual classroom!
To register, complete the Registration Form $445 Members $495 Non-Members
Course Schedule: These sessions will be presented from 1 pm to 5 pm (EST) each day via Zoom Meeting.
Course Description: This Basic Airport Safety & Operations Course is specifically tailored to airport personnel responsible for the day-to-day operations of both commercial and general aviation airports throughout Canada. It is a worthwhile addition to any recurring airport training program. TP 312, airport certification and airside non-regulatory safety and operations issues, featuring Airport Safety and Certification Standards.
Course Outline: Safety Programs •Safety Tools •Transport Canada – SMS •Workplace Safety •Public Safety Terminal Operations •Ramp Equipment and Staging •Fuelling Operations •Foreign Object Damage Control •NOTAMS •Lightning Warning •Gate Assignment Airfield Maintenance and Operations •Airside Lighting, Markings and Signage •Nav Canada •Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit Program •Winter Runway Inspection Reporting •Airside Self-Inspection •Obstacle Limitation & Management •Airside Surfaces Maintenance •IROPs

Virtual Airport Operations Training - More in 2025!

Virtual Airport Operations Training Course

Instructor: Todd Patrick McConnell

Todd Patrick McConnell is a dedicated leader known for his exceptional ability to motivate and guide operational teams, enabling them to achieve their full potential while maintaining operational excellence. With a wealth of experience, Todd provides a steady command presence that inspires both colleagues and staff to deliver their best. Todd's professional journey began with Transport Canada as an Air Traffic Controller, where he achieved licensed certification and became an on-the-job instructor for Air Traffic Control trainees. He has served as Airport Duty Manager and Manager of Operations at the Greater Toronto Airports Authority as well as Manager of Emergency Services & Planning at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

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Live, virtual classroom!

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Virtual Human Factors in Aviation - More in 2025!

Virtual Human Factors in Aviation Course

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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Virtual Hazard Register Workshop - More in 2025!

Virtual Hazard Register Workshop
Instructor: Laura Mortensen B.Eng., Curiosity Analysis and Consulting Corp AAP Laura Mortensen is an Accredited Airport Professional and a member of the IAAE Canada Board of Directors. She is an experienced aviation professional with a strong background in safety management systems, quality assurance, project management, engineering, training, and software implementation. She has a B.Eng in Aerospace Engineering from Toronto Metropolitan University (formally Ryerson) and brings experience working with large organizations as well small technology start-ups. She is currently President/CEO of Curiosity Analysis and Consulting, an aviation consulting firm focused on data analysis, using a systems approach to align objectives and data, maintain compliance, and increase the efficiency and value of processes.
To register, complete the Registration Form More in 2025!
Course Schedule: This session will be presented at 12 pm to 4 pm (EST) via Zoom Meeting
Participants will be sent course access information via email a few days before the course
Course Description: This half-day advanced SMS workshop will cover the Safety Management System concept of a Hazard Register and the basics of SMS data analysis. Participants will work through creating a hazard register and doing risk assessments. The course will be mainly participatory with minimal lecture time. It is recommended that students have a basic understanding of SMS.
Course Outline: Hazard register terminology and definitions Basics of data analysis Hazard categories brainstorm / selection Complete risk assessments Format and compile data from breakout rooms + discussion Link between hazard register and objectives with examples
Course Objectives: Create a hazard register for your airport Get experience doing SMS risk assessments Learn the basics of data analysis Understand how to use the hazard register for SMS data analysis Discover the linkage between SMS objectives and data

Virtual QAA Training Course - More in 2025!

Virtual QAA Training Course
Instructor: Laura Mortensen B.Eng., AAP Laura Mortensen is an Accredited Airport Professional and a member of the IAAE Canada Board of Directors. She is an experienced aviation professional with a strong background in safety management systems, quality assurance, project management, engineering, training, and software implementation. She has a B.Eng in Aerospace Engineering from Toronto Metropolitan University (formally Ryerson) and brings experience working with large organizations as well small technology start-ups. She is currently President/CEO of Curiosity Analysis and Consulting, an aviation consulting firm focused on data analysis, using a systems approach to align objectives and data, maintain compliance, and increase the efficiency and value of processes.
More in 2025! Live, virtual classroom!
To register, complete the Registration Form Coming Soon!
Course Schedule: These sessions will be presented at 10 am to 4 pm (EST) with a 1/2 hour lunch break each day via Zoom Meeting
Participants will be sent course access information via email a few days before the course
Course Description: This two day training session will cover the basics of implementing a Quality Assurance Program as part of a Safety Management System in an airport environment. Participants will learn the regulatory requirements and how to implement a system that meets or exceeds them. It will allow for airport personnel with little to no auditing experience to learn how to conduct an internal audit and address the resulting corrective actions, or for more experienced auditors to pick up some nuances that may improve their auditing effectiveness. This course will also introduce concepts of system design to allow for trending and continuous improvement in processes.
Course Topics: ♦ Prepare airport personnel to take on internal auditor duties ♦ Gain a thorough knowledge of quality assurance terminology and processes ♦ Understand the regulations that govern quality assurance for airports ♦ Educate airport managers on how to respond to audit non-conformances and implement corrective actions ♦ Identify best practices for auditing and corrective action ♦ Recognize trends through audits ♦ Apply principles of continuous improvement

Virtual Airport Wildlife Control

AWC - Virtual Airport Wildlife Control Course

Instructor: Gary Colwell, The Loomex Group

Live, virtual classroom!

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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.

Virtual TP312 5th Edition - More in 2025!

Virtual TP312 5th Edition
Instructor: Mike Lucking Michael Lucking is the Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Administration at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (CYKF). With over twenty years of progressive experience focused in the field of regulatory compliance for Canadian airports, Mike is passionate about helping airports understand and apply regulations and standards, particularly TP312 and SMS. As a former Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Aerodromes and Air Navigation, Mike has many years of extensive real-world experience in the evaluation of compliance with multiple Editions of TP312, as well as first-hand experience in he provision of regulatory interpretations related to the CARs and TP312. Following is time with Transport Canada, Mike worked in the private sector, leading and participating in dozens of quality assurance audits and focused TP312 gap analyses and compliance inspection for airport large and small across the country. Mike is familiar with differences between versions of TP312, and also the nuances of standards, particularly how a single word, comme, or intentional us of a slash "I" can change the meaning of a standard. Most of all, Mike feels fortunate to have received incredible mentorship from dedicated TP312 experts, and he wants to take every opportunity to create a better understanding of TP312 amongst the airport community in Canada.
Live, instructor-led virtual classroom
To register complete the Registration Form More in 2025!
Course Schedule: More in 2025!
Participants will be sent course access information via email a few days before the course
Course Description: This course is delivered via instructor led virtual presentations and interactive discussions. Participants will receive a high-level introduction to TP312 5th Edition that will help them to navigate the standard and find the information they need to achieve and maintain compliance. Upon completion, participants will have a better understanding of how the standards apply to their airport and will recognize how 5th Edition is different from its predecessors. They will come away with a stronger sense of how to navigate the document and find the information needed to support day-to-day operations.
Course Schedule: Day 1: Intro, General Information, Aerodrome Data, Physical Characteristics Day 2: Obstacle Management, Visual Aids • Wind Direction Indicator • Markings Day 3: Visual Aids • Lighting Day 4: Visual Aids • Signs, Markers Day 5: Marking and Lighting of Objects, Lighting System Design and Operations, Maintenance
Pre-requisites: Each participant must: • Bring their copy of TP312. The document is available for free download at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/publications/tp312-menu-4765.htm • Is encouraged to bring an airside issue, particular to their airport, which requires resolution. A selection of these issues will be incorporated into group exercises.
Please Note: We can deliver this course in person at your airport. Please contact michelle@iaaecanada.org for more information