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Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Programs

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ACEAirfield Lighting Maintenance

This program is designed to provide detailed electrical theory and proven maintenance techniques while educating and challenging airport personnel with airfield lighting maintenance responsibilities to improve the reliability of airport lighting and visual aid systems that are vital to aircraft safety on airport surfaces. Offered as self-study and live classroom training.

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ACEAirfield Operations

This program is a Part 139-based curriculum designed to educate and challenge airport personnel with airfield operations responsibilities or anyone interested in a related career. Offered as self-study, live virtual training, on demand and live classroom training.

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ACEAirport Finance

This is the first comprehensive program designed for airport personnel responsible for the financial operations at commercial service and general aviation airports. Airport finance professionals will gain a better grasp on the airport system, the intricacies of airport management and operations, and the relationship to the fiscal environment to help them strategically plan, budget, and allocate funds. Offered as self-study and live classroom training.

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ACEAirport Security

This is an extensive curriculum based on 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – 1500 series: TSA Regulations and ICAO Annex 17. The program not only meets TSA 1542.3 requirements for Airport Security Coordinators (ASC) and alternate ASCs but also builds upon the existing working security knowledge of aviation professionals. Offered as self-study, live virtual training, on demand, and live classroom training.

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ACECommunications Center Operations

This training contains an all-encompassing curriculum tailored to address the unique operational techniques, challenges, and responsibilities of the airport communication center dispatcher. It is based on a variety of techniques and recommendations from U.S. government agencies and leading industry communication organizations. Offered as self-study, live virtual training, on demand, and live classroom training.

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ACELaw Enforcement Officer (LEO)

ACE LEO is distinguished by its focus on response protocols and real-world applications, and provides training in a uniformed and concise manner to law enforcement and security personnel to competently and confidently do their jobs as well as meet the requirements of 49 CFR 1542.217. Offered as self-study and live classroom training.

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ACEPlanning & Environmental

This program is designed especially for aviation professionals responsible for planning and environmental compliance at commercial service and general aviation airports. The certification is based on fundamental federal regulations and policies, research from aviation organizations, and generally accepted planning and environmental practices. It explores the diverse components of the airport, including airside and landside facilities, stakeholder participation, master planning, airport layout plan development, and environmental considerations.

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ACESafety Management Systems (SMS)

This program is specifically designed for airport leadership and safety management personnel that work at the airport to improve airport safety and is based on upcoming FAA regulations regarding safety management. Offered as self-study, live virtual training, on demand, and live classroom training.

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ACETrusted Agent

Designed to establish a general knowledge base for airport professionals working in airport credentialing offices, this program focuses on understanding the complexities that are continuously added to the requirements for vetting, issuing, tracking, and auditing airport credentials and is based on Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations – 1542 series, and TSA Directives. Offered as self-study and live classroom training.

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