Airfield Maintenance 101
March 25-27, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET Daily | Live ONLINE Training
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About the Course
This course is designed for airport maintenance and operations personnel. New hires and individuals with minimum knowledge of airfield maintenance would benefit the most. Although all airfield personnel would benefit from a review or learning new maintenance techniques. The course provides basic regulatory discussions. This course also identifies the use of work orders, discrepancies and proper close out of these discrepancies. Assets discussed will include:
• Fences and Barriers
• Paved and Unpaved Surfaces
• Safety Areas
• Lights, Signs, and Markings
Registration fee includes training content and presentations. Recordings of sessions will be available for review for 30 days after the course.
Course Outline
Course Outline
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Objectives
• Why do we perform maintenance?
• What do we maintain?
• How do we maintain it? - Systems to protect the public
- Drainage Systems
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Unpaved Areas
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Paved Areas, Concrete
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Paved Areas, Bituminous Asphalt
• Paving joints
• Edges
• Oxidation
• Cracks, rutting, raveling, and pot holes
• Weather
• Underdrains
• Sub Surfaces -
Lights - Not an electrical course
• Lenses, stems and frangible couplings
• Globes
• Broken Clips
• Missing or broken bolts
• Damaged caused by impact, weather and wildlife -
Signs
• Panels
• Correct message, correct location, correct colors
• Seals, covers and frames
• Frangible couplings
• Sign bases
• Tethers
• Wildlife deterrents -
Surface Painted Marking
• On Concrete and Asphalt
• Correct marking design
• Correct location, correct color, correct amount of paint/glass beads
• New Marking installation
• When and How to refresh
• When and How to replace
• Stencils
• Types of painting equipment -
FAR Part 139
• Federal Law
• Certificated airports
• The law is applicable to maintenance
• Certification Maintenance
• Self Inspections
• Work orders -
Self Inspection Programs
• What’s inspected
• How to conduct an inspection
• Discrepancies
• Work Order Management -
FAA Annual 139 Compliance Inspection
• Inspector Authority
• Components of the inspection
• Airport’s response
• Corrective actions
• Examples of non-compliant conditions
• Close out procedures -
150 Series Advisory Circulars
• Applicability of Advisory Circulars
• What is an Advisory Circular?
• Example AC’s -
Case Study activities
• Response and repair plan for vehicle in airport security fence
• Address washout of unpaved surface along taxiway pavement edge
• Part 139 discrepancies - identify probably cause, corrective action, preventative measures, and AC references
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.
2025 REGISTRATION FEES
Registration Type | Rate |
Non-Member Course |
$725 |
Member Course |
$645 |
Last day to register is 3/24/2025
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About the Instructor
Carlton E. Braley, JR., A.A.E.
Senior Vice President, Sales
Fortbrand Services, LLC
Carlton Braley is the Senior Vice President, Sales Fortbrand Services, Inc. He began his career for the City of Manchester Department of Aviation April 1994 and retired from the airport in 2021. Carlton is the Academic Chairman for the International Aviation Snow Symposium, (IASS) Committee. Carlton has chaired and led the development of the International Aviation Snow Academies offered at numerous industry conventions and on-site at airports. Carlton is married to his wife Doreen; they have two daughters, Amanda and Kelly, one son Carlton III, and two grandsons.
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: Webinar registration fees are non-refundable. A recording of the webinar will still be provided to cancelled registrations after the live webinar occurs. For all inquiries regarding cancellations, please contact the AAAE Training Department by email at training@aaae.org. By submitting a completed online registration, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy and that the cancellation policy for this webinar supersedes the general cancellation policy noted in AAAE Event Participant Terms and Conditions.
Registrations, cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing. All cancellation requests for registrations received on or before Tuesday, February 25, 2025, are subject to a $150 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 Training@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 Training Department at 703-824-0500 Option 4 or email Training@aaae.org. By submitting a completed registration form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.
NOTE: Confirmation letters will be emailed to attendees within one business day of registration. If you have not received an email confirmation of your registration within 1 day of registering, and you enrolled at least two hours prior to the online event, please contact the AAAE Training Department at training@aaae.org. Please note failure to receive a confirmation letter before an event will not be grounds for a refund.
DUTY OF CARE: AAAE is committed to continuing to provide a safe and healthy environment for all event participants and staff. The responsibility for a safe and healthy event environment is shared among the event organizers, event venues, and event attendees. By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree to AAAE's Duty of Care.
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Hotel & Travel
Hotel Accommodations
All events (except where noted in the agenda) are being held at the Desoto Savannah, 15 East Liberty Street, Savannah, GA; phone 866.810.5325. We have secured two separate room blocks. The first room block is for all Non-Federal or Non-Military attendees. You will receive a special rate of $239 single/double, plus tax. The second room block is a per-diem rate for Federal and Military attendees. You will receive a special government per diem rate of $147 single/double, plus tax. Please note, you must provide appropriate documentation at check-in or you will be charged the higher rate.
The last day to receive either of these discounted rates Thursday, March 14, 2024. Rooms may sell out before this date, so make your reservations early. You can call the hotel directly at 866.810.5325 and tell them you are with the Industrial Aviation Workshop or book online directly using the following links:
Civilian/Military Airport Connection (CMAC)
What is CMAC?
The Civilian/Military Airport Connection (CMAC) program helps separating military personnel and new veterans acclimate from managing military airfields to the dynamic and complex commercial-use airport environment.
There are four components to the program:
- Professional transition workshop
- One airport certification course - choice of ACE Airfield Operations or Certified Member (C.M.)
- One year membership in AAAE
- Airport job shadowing
Program Benefits:
- Ensure a smooth transition from military to civilian airport operations and management.
- Earn the Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Airfield Operations certification or Certified Member (C.M.), that will put you ahead of other candidates for potential jobs.
- Network with airport executives around the country through communities and events.
- Explore various airport positions through the shadow program.
- Receive discounts on other AAAE trainings and events.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Extend your reach and maximize exposure to a powerful audience by sponsoring the Industrial Aviation and Military Operations Workshop. From the opening networking reception, to breaks, lunches, and sessions, we have multiple tiers of sponsorships available. Your sponsorship will reinforce brand loyalty and show potential clients your company is a major player in the industry. Sponsorships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so act now before these opportunities sell out!
Don’t let your competition get all the attention, become a sponsor today!
Available Opportunities
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Wi-Fi Sponsorship
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,500.00
Events
Wednesday, March 27
Airbase Tour Transportation
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,500.00
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Networking Reception
Exclusive Sponsorship: $2,500.00
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday, March 28
Continental Breakfast
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,000.00
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
AM Refreshment Break
Exclusive Sponsorship: $750.00
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Luncheon
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,500.00
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
PM Refreshment Break
Exclusive Sponsorship: $750.00
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Friday, March 29
Continental Breakfast
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,000.00
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
Grab and Go Lunch
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,000.00
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM