Online course

Zero Tolerance: FOD Management & Prevention for Aviation Personnel

In accordance with EASA EN/AS 9146 & ICAO Annex 14 (Chapter 10)

A single loose fastener left in an airframe, a dropped tool on the apron, or stray gravel on a runway can cause catastrophic structural failure, engine ingestion, or costly flight delays. Preventing FOD damage is not just about keeping workplaces tidy; it is a critical operational safety discipline that requires total vigilance across every square metre of the airfield and hangar floor.

This interactive online course delivers a robust, audit-ready training framework built strictly in accordance with EN/AS 9146 (the global standard for FOD prevention programmes) and ICAO Annex 14, Chapter 10 mandates for aerodrome operations.

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The Standard for FOD Prevention: EN/AS 9146 & ICAO Annex 14

Modern airworthiness standards require structured, measurable FOD management. This course translates complex regulatory requirements into practical, everyday habits for your workforce

What You’ll Cover

Our comprehensive syllabus equips personnel with the practical skills needed to eliminate foreign object hazards at the source:

Understanding the True Cost of FOD: Direct damage costs versus indirect operational impacts (delays, flight cancellations, brand damage).
FOD Classification & Sources: Identifying primary sources of debris across hangars, aprons, baggage handling areas, and airside construction zones.
The Key Pillars of EN/AS 9146: Prevention, Detection, Removal, and Reporting protocols.
Tool, Hardware & Consumable Control: Shadow boarding, daily tool inventories, and hardware tracking systems.
Airside Cleanliness & Sweeping Protocols: Best practices for apron, taxiway, and runway sweeps in line with ICAO ground safety guidelines.
Building a Proactive Reporting Culture: Eliminating fear of reporting dropped items or missing tools to ensure immediate retrieval before aircraft dispatch.

The Golden Rule of FOD Prevention: Clean as you go. Every piece of hardware accounted for, every missing tool reported immediately, and every piece of stray debris picked up on sight saves lives and protects aircraft integrity.

Who Needs This Training?

This course provides mandatory initial and recurrent training for all personnel operating within airside, maintenance, or manufacturing environments, including:

Part-145 Maintenance Engineers & Technicians working on airframes, engines, or avionics systems.
Ground Handling & Apron Staff managing baggage loading, refuelling, towing, and marshalling.
Aerodrome Operations Personnel responsible for airside sweeping, runway inspections, and maintenance.
CAMO & Quality Auditors managing airworthiness risk and facility compliance.
In-House & Subcontracted Manufacturing Staff assembling components or structural sub-assemblies.

Course Features

Professional Narration: Listen along to optional comprehensive voice over, to help guide you through the text.
Expertly Developed In-House: Created by aviation safety and instructional design specialists who understand hangar and airside realities.
100% Online & Self-Paced: Accessible 24/7 on desktop, tablet, or mobile.
Rich Practical Scenarios: Features real-world case studies
Audit-Ready Certification: Instant, downloadable certificate issued upon achieving a passing grade on the final assessment.

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