ED Decision 2020/021/R
NOMINATED PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO APRON MANAGEMENT — OPERATIONS MANAGER
(a) General
(1) A description of the functions of the operations manager, i.e. the person responsible for the management and supervision of operational services related to apron management, should be contained in the management manual. This person should be given the necessary and adequate resources to perform their duties.
(2) The organisation responsible for the provision of AMS should make arrangements to ensure adequate supervision continuity in the absence of the operations manager.
(3) The operations manager should be foreseen to work sufficient hours to fulfil the management functions, considering the scale and complexity of the operation.
(4) The operations manager may hold more than one post if such an arrangement is considered suitable and it properly matches the structure of the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS and the complexity of its operations.
(b) Competence
The operations manager should have:
(1) good practical experience and the appropriate expertise in aerodrome operations, apron management and/or air traffic services (ATS);
(2) comprehensive knowledge of the applicable requirements in the area of aerodromes, apron management and/or ATS;
(3) appropriate knowledge about safety and quality management; and
(4) knowledge of the aerodrome manual and the organisation’s management system manual.
AMC1 ADR.OR.F.065(a)(2) outlines operations manager duties, competence, and resource requirements for apron management services, including supervision continuity and multi-post conditions.
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