Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS)

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.