Advanced Annex 14
Deepen your expertise in ICAO Annex 14 with advanced knowledge of aerodrome certification, design, obstacle management, visual aids, and safety systems to ensure compliant, safe, and efficient airport operations.
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Course description
ICAO Annex 14 sets the global standard for aerodrome design and operations but applying its principles requires both technical knowledge and practical insight. This advanced course equips airport professionals, regulators, and service providers with the skills to interpret and apply Annex 14 requirements in real-world contexts.
Participants will explore the regulatory framework and certification process, advanced design criteria, obstacle limitation and compatibility studies, visual aids and supporting systems, and operational safety management. Practical focus is placed on linking regulatory compliance to operational efficiency, risk management, and long-term aerodrome sustainability.
By completing this course, participants will strengthen their ability to implement Annex 14 standards, support aerodrome certification and oversight, and ensure safe, efficient, and resilient airport operations.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, participants will be equipped to:
- Interpret and apply ICAO Annex 14 SARPs, PANS, and related guidance materials
- Support aerodrome certification and ongoing safety oversight through compliant documentation and procedures
- Apply aerodrome reference codes, aircraft characteristics, and design standards to infrastructure planning
- Evaluate obstacle limitation surfaces and manage risks related to OLS/PANS-OPS penetrations
- Assess, maintain, and optimize visual aids, lighting, and supporting electrical systems
- Conduct safety assessments in line with PANS-Aerodromes and apply safety risk management principles within the SMS framework
Who should attend
- Aerodrome managers and operations directors
- Civil aviation authority regulators and inspectors
- Airport planning and development specialists
- Airside safety, compliance, and certification officers
- Engineering and infrastructure managers
- Aviation consultants involved in aerodrome design and certification
Meet your instructor
Pablo Garcia Alonso
Pablo García Alonso is a seasoned Airport Operations and Apron Management Service (AMS) specialist with over two decades of frontline experience dedicated to optimizing the dynamic environment of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport airport (MAD) a major international airport hub and one of the top 20 in the world. His journey has provided him with an unparalleled, ground-level understanding of the intricacies involved in transforming apron operations into powerhouses of efficiency, safety, and capacity.
Pablo was part of the foundational team that launched one of Europe's pioneering Apron Management Services at MAD in 2011, serving as one of its first 24 Apron Management Service Officers (AMSOs). His tenure within AMS saw him progress through roles of increasing responsibility, from AMSO to On-the-Job Training Instructor (OJTI) and Supervisor, and ultimately to Head of Management for the service under various leading Air Navigation Service Providers. This deep, multi-faceted experience encompasses not only direct operational control and supervision but also the design and delivery of specialized training programs, procedure development, and strategic service management.
Beyond his core AMS roles, Pablo's expertise is enriched by his diverse operational background, including experience as an AOCC & ATM Officer with AENA, a Turnaround Coordinator with Groundforce Handling, and in Cabin Maintenance Planning with Iberworld Airlines. This unique blend of experiences provides him with a holistic view of airside and airport operations. He has also contributed his knowledge academically as a Branch Director & Program Manager for Itaerea Aeronautical Business School, lecturing on Apron Management Service, Airport Business, and other related courses.
A passionate advocate for data-driven decision-making and operational excellence, Pablo is currently developing an innovative methodological framework for dynamic apron capacity assessment and resource management, aimed at providing airports with objective tools for strategic decision-making. He has actively contributed to industry best practices, including involvement in the writing of the upcoming "Industry Best Practices for Apron Management Service Guide" (to be published in 2025).
With the recent launch of his consultancy, Aipron, Pablo is now dedicated to leveraging his extensive hands-on experience and evolving methodologies to empower airports and aviation stakeholders worldwide, helping them unlock significant operational, financial, and environmental benefits through strategic AMS implementation and optimization.
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