ADR.OPS.B.024 Authorisation of vehicle drivers

(a)     Except as provided for in point (d), the driving of a vehicle on any part of the movement area or other operational areas of an aerodrome shall require an authorisation issued to the driver by the operator of that aerodrome. The driving authorisation shall be issued to a person who:

(1)     is allocated tasks that involve driving in such areas;

(2)     holds a valid driving licence, and any other licence required for the operation of specialised vehicles;

(3)     has successfully completed a relevant driving training programme and demonstrated his or her competence in accordance with point (b);

(4)     has demonstrated language proficiency in accordance with point ADR.OPS.B.029, if that person intends to drive a vehicle on the manoeuvring area;

(5)     has received training by its employer on the use of the vehicle intended to operate at the aerodrome.

(b)     The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement a driving training programme for drivers that operate on the apron or other operational areas, except the manoeuvring area, and for drivers that operate on the manoeuvring area. The training programme shall:

(1)     be appropriate to the characteristics and operation of the aerodrome, the driver’s functions and tasks to be performed, and the areas of the aerodrome that drivers may be authorised to operate;

(2)     include:

(i)      theoretical and practical training of adequate duration, at least in the following areas:

(A)     regulatory framework and personal responsibilities;

(B)     vehicle standards, aerodrome operational requirements and procedures;

(C)     communications;

(D)     radiotelephony, for drivers that operate in the manoeuvring area;

(E)     human performance;

(F)     familiarisation with the operating environment;

(ii)     competence assessment of the drivers.

(c)      A driving authorisation issued in accordance with point (a) shall specify the parts of the movement area or other operational areas on which the driver is allowed to drive and shall remain valid as long as:

(1)     the requirements of points (a)(1) and (a)(2) are met;

(2)     the holder of the driving authorisation:

(i)      undergoes and successfully completes training and proficiency checks in accordance with points ADR.OR.D.017 (f) and (g);

(ii)     if applicable, continues to demonstrate the required language proficiency in accordance with point ADR.OPS.B.029.

(d)     Notwithstanding point (a), the aerodrome operator may permit a person to temporarily drive a vehicle on the movement area or other operational areas if:

(1)     that person holds a valid driving licence, and any other licence required for the operation of specialised vehicles;

(2)     that vehicle is escorted by a vehicle driven by a driver authorised in accordance with point (a).

(e)     The aerodrome operator shall:

(1)     establish a system and implement procedures for:

(i)      issuing driving authorisations and temporarily permitting the driving of vehicles;

(ii)     ensuring that drivers to whom a driving authorisation has been issued, continue to comply with points (c)(1) and (c)(2);

(iii)     monitoring the compliance of drivers with any driving requirements applicable at the aerodrome and for taking appropriate action, including the suspension and revocation of driving authorisations or permissions to temporarily drive a vehicle;

(2)     maintain relevant records.