12 Questions
What type of Airside driving permit is required for drivers who operate solely on the red and white road system, the perimeter road, and the apron?
Stage 1
How long can a driver with a non-New Zealand driving license and not a New Zealand resident be issued a temporary airside driving permit for?
6 months
How many practical driving hours training are required with an experienced Airside Driving Permit Holder beside you, as stated by Auckland Airport rules?
10
Are airside drivers permitted to use their cell phones while driving?
No
What should an airside driver do if they spot an effluent spill underneath an aircraft?
Isolate the area as it is a hazardous substance and call ICR-98777 or AOT–98990/1
What does FOD stand for in the context of airport safety?
Foreign Object Debris
What is the primary role of an 'Auckland Airport Authorised Agent' according to the text?
A person authorised in writing to conduct vehicle escorts
How are Designated Parking Areas on aprons typically marked according to the text?
White or Red and White
In the Airside Driving Rules, what does LVP stand for?
Low Visibility Procedures
At the ends of the Perimeter Road (23L & 05R), what does RESA stand for as mentioned in the text?
Runway End Safety Area
What three overriding requirements must all drivers and their vehicles always maintain while operating airside as per the text?
Drive in a safe manner, maintain all speed limits, beware of other drivers
Who is responsible for ensuring gates opened by lock and key are secure before proceeding according to the text?
Aviation Security
Study Notes
Auckland Airport Rules and Regulations
- An Auckland Airport Authorised Agent is a person authorised to assist in the management of the Airport.
- Designated Parking Areas are marked out by white or red and white paint markings.
Airside Driving Rules
- LVP stands for Low Visibility Procedures.
- RESA stands for Runway End Safety Area.
- The three overriding requirements for airside drivers are: driving in a safe manner, maintaining all speed limits, and being aware of other drivers.
Security and Safety
- Drivers are responsible for ensuring gates opened by lock and key are secure before proceeding.
- Drivers operating solely on the red and white road system, perimeter road, and apron must hold at least a Stage 1 airside driving permit.
Licencing and Training
- A driver with a non-New Zealand driving licence can be issued with a temporary airside driving permit for a period of up to 6 months.
- 10 practical driving hours training with a current and experienced Airside Driving Permit Holder is required.
Airside Driving Requirements
- An airside driver must always have a radio available whilst driving airside.
- Drivers must ensure that driving and parking does not impede flight operations and aircraft movements.
Right of Way and Safety
- Emergency Vehicles have right of way over other vehicles.
- Smoking is not permitted airside.
- Using a cell phone while driving airside is not permitted.
FOD and Hazmat
- FOD stands for Foreign Object Debris.
- If an effluent spill is spotted underneath an aircraft, the area should be isolated as it is a hazardous substance and ICR-98777 or AOT–98990/1 should be called.
- If a fuel hydrant spill is spotted, the emergency fuel cut-off button should be pressed and AOT should be advised on 98990/1.
Vehicle Safety
- As an Airside driving permit holder, it is a requirement to ensure every person is seated in a vehicle or piece of equipment that has a factory-fitted seat provided.
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