Airport Wildlife Hazard Training

Essential for aircraft safety, our Airport Wildlife Management courses align with ICAO standards, leveraging case studies and the expertise of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Accredited under the ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS programme, our comprehensive Management and Operations courses cover all aspects of Wildlife Hazard Management, from planning to execution, catering to both managerial and ground-level staff needs, ensuring a top-to-bottom understanding of critical components for airport safety and compliance.

Elevate Aviation Safety: ICAO Accredited Training for Aerodromes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will better understand:

Identify the key elements of wildlife and habitat management in the context of aviation

Differentiate between the possible variations in wildlife species and behaviours within and around the aerodrome

Employ different management measures, and intervention techniques used to mitigate risks due to wildlife hazards

Plan, execute, and evaluate an Aerodrome Wildlife Hazard Management Programme
History of bird strikes, airport wildlife hazard management, and related trends

Figures and cost analysis of wildlife strikes in airport and the role of each member of the airport wildlife team

Comprehensive overview of a wildlife framework (based on Mastermark’s Aerodrome Wildlife 360 programme)

Detailed breakdown of a Wildlife Hazard Assessment (WHA) and Wildlife Hazard Management Programme (WHMP)

Basic wildlife identification techniques, with a focus on bird species found regionally

General motivations and behaviour patterns of wildlife, with a focus on bird species and migratory patterns regionally

How different airport types and their associated airframe or propulsion systems affect wildlife hazard management

Standard wildlife strike reporting protocols according to ICAO standards

Data types and analysis techniques applicable to Wildlife Hazard Assessment

Introduction to various data collection systems for wildlife hazard management

Habitat Management and applications for airport wildlife hazard management

Types of wildlife hazard management techniques used in airports

Potential stakeholders and their responsibilities with regards to implications on airport wildlife hazard management

Evaluating the effectiveness of a Wildlife Hazard Management Programme
Airport Safety - Managers, Officers and staff

Airport Operations - Directors, Managers, Officers and staff

Airport Emergency - Managers, Officers and staff

Wildlife managers and staff

Civil Aviation Authority officials

Individuals who have an interest in aviation and wildlife
Airport Services Manual - Part III - Wildlife Hazard Management (Doc 9137P3)

Annex 14 - Aerodromes - Volume I - Aerodromes Design and Operations

Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS) - Aerodromes (Doc 9981)

Safety Management Manual (Doc 9859)

Airport Planning Manual - Part II - Land Use and Environmental Management (Doc 9184 - Part 2)
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Executive Director
Thaddeus Cheng
Thaddaeus Cheng, an Imperial College London graduate with first-class honors in Environmental Biology and Ecology, brings a wealth of expertise. With a decade at the National Parks Board Singapore, he excelled in arboriculture, horticulture, and wildlife management, overseeing human-wildlife conflict cases, developing divisional workflows, and contributing to wildlife trade enforcement operations.
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Wildlife Consultant
Bernard Koh
As Principal Wildlife Biologist for Seletar Airport and RSAF, Bernard, a National University of Singapore Life Sciences graduate, specializes in biodiversity surveys, Wildlife Hazard Management Plans, and assessments for international airports. Heading Mastermark’s R&D, he holds eight patents, co-develops the Wildlife Aerodrome 360 program, and coordinates Embry Riddle's wildlife courses.
B.Sc. Env. Biology (Hons), Singapore
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Wildlife Ecologist
Sam Lievense
During his studies, Sam studied environmental studies & sustainability in the United States and climate variability in eastern Cuba. Always having a passion for wildlife, he volunteered at a zoo for over five years working with animals ranging from penguins to snakes. His current role includes wildlife surveying and aerodrome bird strike mitigation. In his free time, he enjoys photographing wildlife and traveling to find endangered species.
B.Sc. Env. Studies & Sustainability, US

This TRAINAIR PLUS course provides a complete overview of the critical components involved in a Wildlife Hazard Management Programme, integrating aviation knowledge and its stakeholders together with a broad understanding of wildlife and habitat management. Participants will review developments in technology, dispersal and data collection equipment and explore a broad spectrum of management strategies and methodologies.

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Upon successful completion of this course, participants will better understand:

Outline the history of bird strikes and the associated wildlife hazard management at airports

Define the roles and responsibilities of wildlife hazard management team in the framework at airports

Perform basic wildlife identification at airports, including species-specific behavioural patterns of birds

Identify various attractants at an aerodrome

Operate in accordance with general protocols used in bird strike reporting (ICAO standards & requirements)

Adopt data collection methods and protocols for wildlife within airports

Apply operational techniques for dealing with wildlife within airports

Characterise the future technological advancements of airport wildlife hazard management.
History of bird strikes, airport wildlife hazard management, and related trends

Different roles within the airport wildlife team

Overview of a wildlife framework (based on Mastermark’s Aerodrome Wildlife 360 programme)

Summary of Wildlife Hazard Assessments (WHA) and Wildlife Hazard Management Programmes (WHMP)

Basic wildlife identification techniques, with a focus on bird species found regionally

General motivations and behaviour patterns of wildlife, with a focus on bird species and migratory patterns in regionally

Type of habitats within aerodromes and their potential for attracting wildlife

Standard wildlife strike reporting protocols according to ICAO standards

Data collection guidelines under a Wildlife Hazard Assessment

Introduction to various data collection systems for wildlife hazard management

In-depth look into the types of wildlife hazard management techniques used in airports

Brief look into the potential systems of airport wildlife hazard management in the future
Airport Operators and ground staff

Personnel with responsibilities related to an airport's Wildlife Hazard Management Programme

Individuals who have interest in aviation and wildlife
Airport Services Manual - Part III - Wildlife Hazard Management (Doc 9137P3)

Annex 14 - Aerodromes - Volume I - Aerodromes Design and Operations

Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS) - Aerodromes (Doc 9981)

Safety Management Manual (Doc 9859)

Airport Planning Manual - Part II - Land Use and Environmental Management (Doc 9184 - Part 2)
Mastermark Pte Ltd
Executive Director
Thaddeus Cheng
Thaddaeus Cheng, an Imperial College London graduate with first-class honors in Environmental Biology and Ecology, brings a wealth of expertise. With a decade at the National Parks Board Singapore, he excelled in arboriculture, horticulture, and wildlife management, overseeing human-wildlife conflict cases, developing divisional workflows, and contributing to wildlife trade enforcement operations.
Mastermark Pte Ltd
Wildlife Consultant
Bernard Koh
As Principal Wildlife Biologist for Seletar Airport and RSAF, Bernard, a National University of Singapore Life Sciences graduate, specializes in biodiversity surveys, Wildlife Hazard Management Plans, and assessments for international airports. Heading Mastermark’s R&D, he holds eight patents, co-develops the Wildlife Aerodrome 360 program, and coordinates Embry Riddle's wildlife courses.
B.Sc. Env. Biology (Hons), Singapore
Mastermark Pte Ltd
Wildlife Ecologist
Sam Lievense
During his studies, Sam studied environmental studies & sustainability in the United States and climate variability in eastern Cuba. Always having a passion for wildlife, he volunteered at a zoo for over five years working with animals ranging from penguins to snakes. His current role includes wildlife surveying and aerodrome bird strike mitigation. In his free time, he enjoys photographing wildlife and traveling to find endangered species.
B.Sc. Env. Studies & Sustainability, US

Tailored for Airport Wildlife Operators, our ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS-certified Airport Wildlife Operations Course emphasizes practical groundwork and hands-on activities within Wildlife Hazard Management Programmes. Participants explore wildlife and habitat management, engage with diverse management tools, and stay updated on technological advancements, dispersal methods, and data collection equipment. With a strong focus on operational activities, this course ensures you gain the practical skills needed to implement wildlife management plans effectively on the ground.

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Airport Wildlife Hazard Training

Thaddeus Cheng

Bernard Koh

Sam Lievense