Basic ASOS School
April 23-24, 2024 | DAY SHIFT | Chicago, IL
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About the Course
If you oversee the operations of airports and military airfields, then this virtual training is for you! Get a solid overview of 14 CFR Part 139 requirements and better understand the federal guidelines that affect the way your airport complies with regulations. The Basic ASOS Training is designed for individuals who are relatively new to airport operations, or have not attended a Basic ASOS before and are currently working in airport management, planning or operations.
Course Agenda
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Tuesday, April 23 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Welcome and Introduction
- FAR Part 139 & The Airport Certification Model
- FAR Part 139.305 Paved Areas, 139.307 Unpaved Areas, and 139.309 Safety Areas
- FAR Part 139.311 Marking, Signs, and Lighting
- FAR Part 139.313 Snow and Ice Control
- FAR Parts 139.315, 139.317, and 139.319 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Wednesday, April 24 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- FAR Part 139.321 Handling and Storing of Hazardous Substances and Materials
- FAR Part 139.325 Airport Emergency Plan
- FAR Part 139.327 Self Inspection Program
- FAR Part 139.329 Pedestrians and Ground Vehicles
- FAR Part 139.331 Obstructions
- FAR Part 139.333 Protection of NAVAIDS
- FAR Part 139.335 Public Protection
- FAR Part 139.337 Wildlife Hazard Management
- FAR Part 139.339 Airport Condition Reporting
- FAR Part 139.341 Identifying, Marking, and Lighting Construction and Other Unserviceable Areas
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FAR Part 139.343 Noncomplying Conditions
Registration Fees & Deadlines
You acknowledge that in registering for and attending this AAAE event, you agree to adhere to the cancellation policy noted below, AAAE's Duty of Care, and AAAE's Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions.
2024 REGISTRATION FEES
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AAAE Members | $595 |
Non-Members | $695 |
AAAE accepts registration regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, sex, physical disability and national or ethnic origin. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment and educational services. If you require any special assistance to participate or have special dietary requirements, email aaaemeetings@aaae.org.
Cancellation Policy:
Registrations, cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing. All cancellation requests for registrations received on or before Monday, April 1, 2024, are subject to a $125 cancellation processing fee; approved refunds will be processed after the meeting takes place. There will be no refunds of any kind after this date. Cancellations with outstanding invoices received within two weeks of the start of the conference, will require full payment on the balance due. Refunds will not be provided, and balance dues will not be forgiven for no-shows. Substitutions within the same conference will be accepted without penalties. The difference between member and non-member price will be charged if a non-member replaces a member. Substitutions will be accepted with a written request to AAAEmeetings@aaae.org. The individual substituting for the original registrant is responsible for all financial obligations (balance due; difference in fees due to membership type) associated with that substitution. For all inquiries regarding cancellations, refunds and substitutions, please contact the AAAE Meetings Department at 703.824.0504 or email AAAEmeetings@aaae.org. By submitting a completed registration form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy. Please note failure to receive a confirmation letter before an event will not be grounds for a refund or credit.
NOTE: AAAE reserves the right to postpone or cancel an event if the number of registrants is insufficient; due to acts of God; or any other reason beyond AAAE’s control. In this event, we will notify all registrants by email and credit the full registration fee towards another AAAE meeting, product or service. However, any costs incurred by the registrant, such as hotel cancellation or airline penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant. Confirmation letters will be emailed to attendees within two weeks of receipt of registration. However, if you have not received a confirmation email two business days prior to the meeting, and you enrolled at least two weeks prior to the meeting, please contact the AAAE Meetings Department at 703.824.0504 or email AAAEmeetings@aaae.org.
Please note failure to receive a confirmation letter before an event will not be grounds for a refund.
About the Instructor

John E. Ostrom, C.M.
In 2024, after 37+ years, John Ostrom retired from the Metropolitan Airports Commission as the Assistant Director, Integrated Operations. Over the course of his career at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), John was responsible for the oversight of a number of MSP’s key Airside Operational programs including wildlife hazard management, runway safety, certification training, technical operations, self-inspection, winter operations and UAS operations. As the Assistant Director, John was Responsible for leading, coordinating and resourcing the successful execution of a comprehensive operating strategy within an Integrated Operations Center (IOC – named “North STAR Center” at MSP) including staffing plans, systems, budget, processes, and services. He was also accountable for establishing organizational alignment and coordination across departments and divisions to ensure effective integration and alignment of systems, data, processes and the development and achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all operation functions represented in the North STAR Center in a manner that achieves performance goals.
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