Frequently Asked Questions

CASR Part 139 (Aerodromes) and Part 139 Manual of Standards (‘MOS 139’) provides the regulatory framework and defines the role, function and responsibilities of the Aerodrome Operator, and the ARO and WSO. The MOS also defines: 

• the physical characteristics of the movement area of an aerodrome 

• visual aids for the movement area and other areas of an aerodrome 

• the maintenance of visual aids at an aerodrome 

• wind direction indicators at an aerodrome 

• visual approach slope indicator systems at an aerodrome 

• lighting systems at an aerodrome 

• the installation, operation or maintenance of aerodrome facilities and equipment 

• access to an aerodrome, including requirements relating to fencing for the aerodrome 

• design requirements to avoid the creation of hazards from aircraft propulsion systems at an aerodrome. 

AC 139.C-02 – Aerodrome personnel provides considerable detail about several additional roles and responsibilities associated with the safe operation of the aerodrome. 

Ultimately the aerodrome operator is responsible for ensuring that all appointed aerodrome personnel such as ARO’s and WSO’s, are adequately trained, competent and experienced to safely undertake those duties. MOS 139 includes a detailed breakdown of training requirements for these people, which is the genesis of the AAA online education courses. 

No. However, CASA does not require aerodrome personnel to have completed accredited training. MOS 139 simply requires them to be ‘suitably trained’. AAA’s non-accredited courses meet this requirement providing valuable information and context about regarding aerodrome safety, compliance and the roles, functions and responsibilities of aerodrome personnel. 

Developed in collaboration with aviation industry leaders, the AAA’s technical training courses are designed to support key areas of airport operations such as in the role of an Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) and Works Safety Officer (WSO). Each course aligns with Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR Part 139), the Manual of Standards (MOS 139), and Advisory Circular AC139. 

 Whilst not an accredited course it will provide valuable information and context regarding these two important roles. These courses are ideal as a refresher for those accredited personnel, or as a foundational course for those who play a pivotal supporting (albeit non-appointed) role in the aerodrome environment. 

 Those considering undertaking AAA courses should not be put off by the fact they are non-accredited. CASA does not require aerodrome personnel to have completed accredited training. MOS 139 simply requires them to be ‘suitably trained’. 

Non-accredited training is more flexible, cost-effective, and tailored to specific, immediate needs, such as for professional development or to learn new skills quickly. While it doesn't lead to a formal, nationally recognised qualification, it is valuable for upskilling in niche areas, adapting to industry changes, and improving on-the-job performance. This is why AAA courses are often preferred; they are far more contemporary than accredited courses which in Australia are generally only updated and reviewed on a five-year cycle. 

AAA courses are all online and self-led. This offers flexibility to participants to undertake training on the go form any device, mobile, tablet, laptop. 

You can enrol yourself or someone else by completing the online form which can be found at the bottom of the education page on the AAA website. Alternatively, you can send us an email with your requirements to education@airports.asn.au 

Whether you are sending an email or using the enrolment form, you will need to provide the following information: 

• Full name 

• Email address – the email will be used to send you a link to the course 

• Mobile – Used only if we need to contact you regarding your course. 

• Course selected 

If you are enrolling someone else, you will need to provide the above details too. 

Please contact us by email and let us know you need a PO. We will go ahead and create a quote instead of an invoice. In most cases our quote is enough to request a PO. Once you have been assigned a PO for the purchase of your course, provide it to us and we will add it to the invoice. 

Once payment has been made, you or the people enrolled will receive an automated email from our learning platform SafetyCulture. The email contains instructions and the link to access the course. 

The email usually takes a few minutes to land in your inbox, however, if you don’t see it, check your spam folder.  

If you have not received the email, please contact us on education@airports.asn.au 

Use the link below to access the login page of our learning platform SafetyCulture. 

Click here 

Once you can see the login page on your screen, enter the email address you used when you first enrolled in the course, and then click continue. 

You will be prompted to enter your password and click on the button to proceed.  

If you don’t remember your password, just click on “Forgot Password?”. Simply follow the instructions to reset your password and regain access to your course. 

From the date of your enrolment into the course, you have 6 months to complete. Once you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. You will be able to see and review the content until its expiry date. After this time, the system automatically removes the access to the course. 

If you do not complete the course within the allocated time, any progress made will be lost and you will have to purchase the course and start from the beginning again. 

All course enrolment fees can be found on the education website HERE. Yes, all AAA members can enjoy savings on courses. 

Yes. Please contact the AAA Education team if you would like to discuss bulk discounts. 

If a student has started the course, the enrolment cannot be transferred to someone else. 

If the course has not been started, your team can contact the AAA Education team to arrange a transfer prior to commencement. 

As part of our commitment to delivering high‑quality, up‑to‑date training, we have upgraded to a new learning platform and refreshed all course content to ensure it meets today’s operational needs. While we were updating this material, we temporarily offered discounts on older courses. 

Now that our new and improved content is available, pricing has been adjusted to reflect the investment in contemporary, relevant, and industry‑aligned training.