ISSUE 16 | JUNE 2014

New RPT Apron Bays Bays 23, 24 and 25 were commissioned at the end of February and have been fully operational since. With the Bays now in regular use for aircraft operations there have been some changes to the airside road conditions for drivers using the “live taxilane crossing” adjacent Bays 22 and 23 when going to and from QF Engineering, the western GSE area or to access the airside perimeter road. Please refer to Safety Bulletin 01 / 2014 reminding drivers of the requirement to Stop and Give Way to aircraft at all times; and also note the requirements for aircraft departing from Bay 25 to push-back and tow forward prior to the disconnect point. Additional GSE storage areas have also been added to the new bays to ensure GSE is correctly stored and clear of aircraft.

Airfield Lighting Upgrade

From March through to May airfield lighting works continued on Taxiway E2 and B2, as well as works adjacent the RPT Apron Bays. The works were planned around schedules to minimise impact and were managed well.

Terminal Emergency Evacuation Exercise and Warden Training

Darwin Airport conducted an annual Terminal Emergency Evacuation Exercise and warden training in March. Airlines and tenants were well represented, and the exercise was a perfect opportunity for new and existing wardens to update their knowledge on terminal evacuation procedures. The time taken to evacuate all occupants from the terminal building to the safe assembly areas took five minutes and 30 seconds. As a reminder the Terminal Evacuation Procedures need to be actively supported and adopted by all tenants and your employees. Thank you to those who participated!

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Terminal Operating Manual

In February Darwin International Airport issued the new DIA Terminal Operating Manual. The manual outlines operating procedures, guidelines, requirements, responsibilities and expectations that apply to airlines, ground handlers and their contractors in relation to the day to day conduct of activities that contribute to the safe, secure and efficient operation of the DIA terminal and airside facilities.

The manual has been prepared to provide information on the operating environment

at DIA by detailing fundamental operating procedures and guidelines that are

necessary in managing the range of common user facilities within the terminal and

airside. The manual is designed to be read in conjunction with the DIA Scheduling

Guidelines and the DIA Aircraft Parking Bay Allocation Guidelines. We

encourage operators to thoroughly read the manual and accompanying guidelines

and to provide any comments or suggestions regarding this manual and airport

operations in general to DIA.

Need to access the most recent DIA Operational documents?

The following DIA Operational Documents are now accessible via the NT Airports secure webpage: Terminal Operating Manual Scheduling Guidelines Aircraft Parking Bay Allocation Guidelines Checked Baggage Contingency Document Aerodrome Cyclone Plan Aerodrome Emergency Plan Airside Vehicle Control Handbook Engine Ground Running Management Plan RPT Apron Occupancy Chart Terminal Emergency Evacuation Management Plan Click to Here to direct you to the site, or head to the ‘Members Area’ on the Darwin Airport website. You can access DIA’s secure resources using the username and password that has already been issued to your company, if you are unsure of your company’s username or password please email meagan.curtis@ntairports.com.au

Need to register for an Airside Driving, Security

or Aerobridge induction? Use the following link http://ntapl.riskcentral.com.au/signup/ to Register for Induction. We will send you an email with your username and password and a link to the induction within 72 hours. Alternatively call the Terminal Control Centre on 08 8920 1805.

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RPT Apron FOD WALK The latest FOD Walk was held early April. This was well attended with representatives from several areas and was followed by a barbecue at the new Qantas Engineering facility. Items collected totalled 1.5kgs in weight with the majority of items found categorised as Low Risk. A full report of items collected from the RPT Apron will be presented at the next Ramp Safety meeting.

Many thanks to all those individuals that participated, and to Dave Connell for running the BBQ, Mark Strange for organising the food and drinks and to those people that helped to advertise and spread the word about the FOD walk. The date for next FOD WALK has yet to be scheduled but will be advised. The next Ramp Safety Committee meeting will be held at 0900 on Friday 27th June in the Connellan Room, Ground Floor Terminal Building near Gate 6.

Authority to Drive Airside Any person required to obtain a DIA Authority to Drive Airside (ADA) Licence can now complete the Airside Driver Induction and Assessment online, meaning applicants are not required to attend the TCC and are able to complete the induction from their work computer. In order to obtain an initial ADA each applicant must still undergo the applicable mandatory four or eight hours practical training under the supervision of an experienced ADA holder, equivalent to or higher than the category of licence being applied for, then sit the DIA Airside Driver Online Induction and Assessment. Prior to attempting the online induction initial applicants are required to complete the updated Practical Training Logbook. ADA renewals are only required to complete the online induction.

Category 1 and 2 ADA Induction consists of a short video, induction and multiple choice questions (approx. 40mins) Category 3 and 4 ADA Induction consists of an induction and multiple choice questions (approx. 20mins) Applicants for a category 3 and 4 ADA are required to complete the category 1 and 2 induction prior to attempting the category 3 and 4 induction. All candidates are required to gain a 100% pass mark on the online induction and assessment in order to be deemed competent. Upon successfully completing all the training requirements, candidates must present a signed copy of the practical training logbook (initial applicants only) and/or online assessment record to the Terminal Control Centre with a completed ADA Application Form along with full payment and a copy of the applicant’s ASIC and current state or territory drivers licence. An ADA will then be granted at the discretion of Darwin International Airport. Please note initial category 3 applicants will be required to undergo a practical assessment drive with a member of the DIA Operations Team— remember to wear appropriate hi-viz clothing and footwear. Please contact the TCC to book in a time to conduct the practical assessment drive. Applicants for a category 3 or 4 licence must also produce an Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency issued through CASA before an ADA will be issued. Remember all applicants will be required to read and understand the updated DIA Airside Driver’s Guide prior to attempting the induction. An ADA is valid for 24 months from the date of issue. Refresher training is to be completed every two years via the online induction and assessment process. For further information and to access to the latest copy of the guide, application forms and logbook visit the ‘Airside Driving’ section on the DIA Website.

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New Runway Guard Lights Category 3 and 4 ADA holders may have noticed new lights installed at the Runway Holding Positions. Runway Guard Lights consist of two pairs of elevated yellow lights, one pair on each side of the Taxiway which illuminate alternately. They provide an additional visual cue to drivers and aircraft that you are approaching a Runway Holding Position, clearance from ATC is required to pass the holding position and enter or cross the runway.

Eastern and Western Helipads

Blue Gable Markers (rectangular) now define the edge of the Eastern Helipad Area, this area is considered an active runway and clearance from ATC is required to cross or enter the helipad.

Incident Controller To comply with standards set out in Australian Inter-Service Incident Management System (AIIMS), the AEP INCIDENT CONTOLLER tabard has now changed from blue to white.

Rebadging ARFF Tender Vehicles

Airside operators may have noticed the Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Tender vehicles have a new look. The new rebadging completed only four weeks ago replaces the old red and white candy striping with a reflective lime green colour and easily identifiable ‘Aviation Fire Rescue’ logo. This new badging is the standard that is being introduced at all 26 Aerodromes where ARFF is stationed Australia wide. Darwin Airport is a Category 8 Aerodrome. Categories are based on the largest Regular Public Transport (RPT) service, here in Darwin this is the Qantas daily B767 RPT service. To comply with MOS 139H, Darwin ARFF are required to have three Tender Vehicles on standby and ready to respond 24 hours a day. The Rosenbauer MK8 (pictured) is the pride of tender vehicle fleet which has been stationed here in Darwin for the last four years.

TXP Update Works are continuing on both the east and west ‘bookends’ – updates are provided at weekly stakeholder meetings. Except for occasional deliveries there has been little

impact to airside operations. Ensure you taste test the new Dome Café with

great airside views!

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The DIA Security Department has a few new members start as of earlier this year. Casey Warman, Sarah Mattson and George Cheriyan (pictured) make up the new look DIA Security Department along with Security Manager Rob Phillips. Located in the Terminal Control Centre (near Gate 6) the friendly staff can assist you with ASIC, VIC passes, Access Control, Electronic Keys and any security related matters. Opening hours are 0800-1300 and 1400-1600 Mon-Thurs; and 0800-1300 Fri. Phone: 8920 1805 Email: security@ntairports.com.au

You must properly display your ASIC or VIC at all times whilst in a secure area. You also must properly display your ASIC at all times when you are facilitating passenger check-in or handling luggage in Landside public areas (such as behind check-in counters).

Properly displaying your ASIC means:

• above the waist • on the front side of the outer clothing or on an armband

• with the front of the card clearly visible.

Please reiterate to all staff the correct manner to display their ASIC, and to challenge anyone not displaying correct identification. Essential links: Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2013C00204/Download Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00297 DIA, OTS and AFP continue to monitor and enforce all requirements outlined within the Act, Regulations and our TSP.

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Do you need an Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator

Certificate of Proficiency? If you will be towing aircraft airside or have an operational need to drive on taxiways as a part of your work duties, you require a category 3 ADA Licence; to gain this Category of ADA you are required to hold a CASA issued Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate of Proficiency (AROCP). Chartair currently conduct training courses for applicants to receive their AROCP Licence. Contact Chartair Safety Manager safety.officer@chartair.com.au or

phone 8920 7777 for details of the next upcoming course. Remember you will also need to apply for an Aviation Reference Number (ARN) through CASA – visit their website for further details and to complete and application form CASA Aviation Reference Number (ARN) FAQs or www.casa.gov.au

Close to Royalty!

Alice Springs came close to the Royals recently as the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) were used to transport the royal family to Uluru, due to apron constraints in Uluru the two BBJ’s were stationed overnight in Alice Springs. When carrying the royal family, callsign Regal3 was used, ENVOY21 in the foreground and its sister ENVOY53 pictured. The additional BBJ was used as back up in case the first went unserviceable.

US Marine CH-53E The US Marine Rotational Force conducted a casualty evacuation rehearsal at the end of April. The CH-53E Super Stallion (pictured) landed on Taxiway E2 stopped on the RPT Apron Taxilane and departed soon after from Taxiway E2.

Upcoming DIA Meetings:AEP Familiarisation - Wed 18th June RAMP Safety Committee – Fri 27th June Baggage Users Group (BUG) – Thurs 7th July Facilitation (FAL) – Thurs 21st August Aerodrome Emergency Committee (AEC) – Tues 26th August

Hearing Protection Exercise Pitch Black will occur in August with 70 airframes operating out of Darwin. Ensure you have hearing protection with you at all

times!