The IAAE Canada Spring 2020 An official publication of the International Association of Airport Executives Canada AIRPORT MAGAZINE Canada Post Mail Publications Agreement Number: 40609661 Ready for Take-Off: Keeping our Runways Clearwww.iaaecanada.org | Spring 2020 3 Contents The IAAE Airport Magazine Published for: IAAE Canada 1383 King Street East Hamilton, ON L8M 1H6 Phone: (905) 297-2236 Fax: (905) 963-7833 headquarters@iaaecanada.org www.iaaecanada.org Printed by: Matrix Group Publishing Inc. 309 Youville Street Winnipeg, MB R2H 2S9 Toll-free: (866) 999-1299 Toll-free fax: (866) 244-2544 sales@matrixgroupinc.net www.matrixgroupinc.net President & CEO Jack Andress Operations Manager Shoshana Weinberg sweinberg@matrixgroupinc.net Publisher Jessica Potter Editor-in-Chief Shannon Savory ssavory@matrixgroupinc.net Senior Editor Alexandra Kozub akozub@matrixgroupinc.net Editors Jenna Collignon, Kaitlin Vitt Finance/Administration Lloyd Weinberg, Nathan Redekop accounting@matrixgroupinc.net Director of Circulation & Distribution Lloyd Weinberg distribution@matrixgroupinc.net Sales Manager – Winnipeg Neil Gottfred Sales Manager – Hamilton Jeff Cash Sales Team Leader Colleen Bell Matrix Group Publishing Inc. Account Executives Albert Brydges, Andrew Lee, Bonnie Petrovsky (in memoriam), Brenda McPhee, Brian MacIntyre, Cheryl Klassen, Frank Kenyeres, Jim Hamilton, Jon Beroud, Julie Welsh, Marlyn Beek, Michael Coutu, Rob Gibson, Sandra Kirby, Tanina Di Piazza, Tenisha Myke Layout & Design Travis Bevan Advertising Design James Robinson ©2020 Matrix Group Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. Contents may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of the publisher. The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of Matrix Group Publishing Inc. Printed in Canada. Up Front 05 A Message from IAAE Canada’s Chairman 07 Meet IAAE Canada’s Board of Directors 09 Why Should You Be a Part of IAAE Canada? Features 11 Airplane Landing Performance Calculations: Quantifying Runway Surface Conditions 14 Global Reporting Format: An Airport Operator’s Perspective 17 Emerging Technologies: Next-Gen Inset Runway Guard Lights Special Section 12 Join Us at the 14th Annual Facility, Operations & Airport Managers Conference 13 IAAE Canada Committees & You 13 Your Invitation to the 2020 SWIFT Conference Corporate Corner 19 The Hidden Benefits of Properly Training your Airport Staff: Canada Heavy Equipment College Member Profile 20 Laura Mortensen, A.A.P., President & CEO, Curiosity Analysis & Consulting 22 Index to Advertiserswww.iaaecanada.org | Spring 2020 5 T he 25 th year of the International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE) Canada being the premier membership and training aviation association in Canada was certainly an eventful one. For myself, being elected as chairman at the Facility, Operations, and Airport Managers (FOAM) Conference in Montreal was certainly an honour. We also had some changes at the board level, both with members leaving and new members being welcomed. Most significantly, in Fall 2019, Joe Mauro stepped down, and Michelle Cretzman stepped in as acting executive director. It’s no secret the past few years have been financially difficult. The hard work of many dedicated volunteers and staff members at IAAE Canada have made an incredible difference in planning for the long-term viability of the organization, and association membership also plays a vital role in this turnaround. Having said this, we all know we’re going through some turbulent times and our industry is facing uncertain times. As of writing this, the global pandemic resulting from COVID-19 has impacted our industry and the worldwide economy in enormous ways. The spread of the virus has affected all of us in both professional and personal ways. To ensure the safety of our members and colleagues, we were faced with the difficult decision of postponing our annual FOAM Conference, which was originally scheduled for May 2020 in Victoria, BC. The IAAE Canada board of directors and FOAM Committee are now making plans to hold the conference in May 2021, still held in Victoria, BC. On behalf of the IAAE Canada board of directors and staff, we hope to see all of you in good health at the FOAM Conference in 2021. We thank you for your continued support of IAAE Canada. Beyond attending our conference next year, our membership is involved in many association efforts, from attending training seminars to assisting new members of the association through the certification process to achieve the coveted Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) designation. Many changes continue to take place, and here are just a few of the highlights from our committees. ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE / BOARD OF EXAMINERS The Accredited Airport Professional (A.A.P.) program now has produced multiple certified professionals and is working toward the creation of a Continuing Education (CEU) program. The CEU program for A.A.E.s was introduced effective January 1, 2019 and carries a three-year span to earn the requisite number of CEU points. The additional options for phase two of the accreditation process—a case study, presentation, proctored essay or master’s transcript—have continued to be well-received and the presentations that have taken place have been excellent. The new A.A.E. Accelerated program was created to recognize those long-serving industry professionals and their knowledge and contributions to the industry we all live and work in. It has produced its first successful A.A.E. THE MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE The new Introductory Membership has been implemented to assist those future professionals in maintaining membership in IAAE Canada as they transition from schooling to the workforce, as they are the future of the industry and IAAE Canada is a member-driven organization. The introduction of Perkopolis last year has been well-received. Work has begun on improving the IAAE Canada website to ensure it is much more user-friendly. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE This committee has continued to ensure that the board has a full compliment of members that meet the new mix requirements of Airport Active A.A.E. membership. THE FOAM COMMITTEE This committee is putting together a highly anticipated and excellent program for next year’s conference in Victoria, B.C. I hope that we have the opportunity to see as many as possible at the event in 2021. THE TRAINING COMMITTEE This committee continues its hard work in putting together courses to meet the regulatory changes in Canada with a new course regarding global reporting format for Runway Surface Condition Reporting (TALPA), to be introduced at FOAM in Victoria, and courses to be run across the country this fall. This year also brings the return of the highly anticipated Airport Planning, Development and Management course. LOOKING AHEAD As we look to the future, I encourage all of you to please reach out to industry peers and encourage them to join our great organization. Please also reach out to the IAAE Canada office and let Michelle know what kind of training you require and when, and the training committee will do its best to meet the needs of all our members. UP FRONT A Message from IAAE Canada’s Chairman 2020: The Year of Turnaround and Long-Term Viability Terry Bos, A.A.E. Chairman, IAAE Canadawww.iaaecanada.org | Spring 2020 7 Meet IAAE Canada’s Board of Directors CHAIRMAN Terry Bos, A.A.E. President & CEO Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation bost@saultairport.com VICE-CHAIR Mike Karsseboom, A.A.E. General Manager, Airport Security, Compliance & Planning Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport mkarsseboom@portstoronto.com SECRETARY Sheila McGuigan, A.A.E Senior Project Manager WSP Canada Group Ltd sheila.mcguigan@wsp.com BOARD MEMBER Warren Thompson, A.A.E. Principal, Project Delivery Office Stantec warren.thompson2@stantec.com BOARD MEMBER Sam Samaddar, A.A.E. Airport Director Kelowna International Airport ssamaddar@kelowna.ca BOARD MEMBER Kevin Lacey, A.A.E. Associate Director, Contracts & Logistics Greater Toronto Airports Authority kevin.lacey@gtaa.com TREASURER William Stewart, A.A.E. Airport Manager Peace River Airport wstewart@peaceriver.ca BOARD MEMBER Trent Gervais President & CEO Peterborough Airport The Loomex Group tgervais@loomex.ca BOARD MEMBER Stephen Burbridge, A.A.E. Director of Infrastructure & Operations Gander International Airport Authority burbridges@giaa.nf.ca BOARD MEMBER Bernadette Kirk, A.A.E. General Manager, Terminal Operations Calgary Airport Authority bernadettek@yyc.com BOARD MEMBER Delia Chesworth, A.A.E. Director, Air, Marine & Safety Government of the Northwest Territories delia_chesworth@gov.nt.ca BOARD MEMBER Greg Yates, C.M. Manager, Airport Planning Calgary Airport Authority gregy@yyc.com BOARD MEMBER Chris Wood, A.A.E. Airport General Manager Region of Waterloo International Airport cwood@regionofwaterloo.ca BOARD MEMBER Kevin Campbell, A.A.E. Project Manager, Construction Development Region of Waterloo International Airport kcampbell@regionofwaterloo.ca CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVE Kelvin Williamson Chief Operating Officer JCAII kelvin@jcaii.ca UP FRONT8 An official publication of the International Association of Airport Executives Canadawww.iaaecanada.org | Spring 2020 9 UP FRONT THE TOP FIVE REASONS MEMBERS JOIN: 1. Industry-approved training programs. 2. Networking opportunities with industry peers. 3. Accreditation programs for A.A.E. and A.A.P. designations. 4. Access to the IAAE Canada weekly e-Report and Airport Magazine. 5. Member discounts on meetings, products and services. ACCREDITATION PROGRAMS FOR A.A.E. AND A.A.P. Obtaining an IAAE Canada designation is a great way to command respect in the airport industry. Since 1994, IAAE Canada has been committed to the advancement of aviation professionals by granting certified designations to individuals who demonstrate an ability to handle the challenges and responsibilities of airport management. The program is open to members of IAAE Canada and there are two streams: 1. The Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) is for current airport members; and 2. The Accredited Airport Professional (A.A.P) is available to current industry and corporate members. THE IAAE CANADA WEEKLY E-REPORT Your gateway to the most up-to-date industry news, business opportunities, upcoming training, conferences, employment opportunities and more! Delivered directly to your inbox! THE IAAE CANADA AIRPORT MAGAZINE Published semi-annually, distributed free-of-charge and delivered right to your door! Visit us at www.iaaecanada.org to sign up. THE IAAE CANADA ANNUAL FACILITY, OPERATIONS & MANAGERS CONFERENCE (FOAM) Join us for three days of informative workshops and discussions on the current and important industry issues that matter most! Each year, our conference brings you informative lectures, panels and group workshops. Take advantage of member rates! TRAINING DISCOUNT All members get the discounted rate for all courses and conferences offered by both IAAE Canada and the American Association of Airport Executives. If you are not attending, you have the option of lending your training discount to a fellow employee for the purpose of attending courses or conferences at the same reduced cost. Why Should You be a Part of IAAE Canada? Members of IAAE Canada have access to the following career- enhancing benefits. For details, please e-mail us at headquarters@iaaecanada.org, call (905) 297-2236 or log on to www.iaaecanada.org to apply for / renew your membership. 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