Are an airport operators employees who are escorted by another employee in movement areas and safety areas required to be trained under Part 139.303(c)?
Yes – if the employee performs duties that are described in the Airport Certification Manual (ACM) or duties necessary for the airport operator to comply with Part 139. Part 139.303(c) requires any employee with access to movement areas or safety areas, whether escorted or not, to be trained if that employee performs duties in compliance with the requirements of the ACM and the revised Part 139. For example, an airport electrician that performs airfield lighting maintenance in compliance with the airport operator’s ACM must be trained per Part 139.303(c), even if airport operations personnel escort the electrician in the movement area. The training required under Part 139.303 is intended to ensure employees performing duties in compliance with Part 139 are knowledgeable of these duties, are made aware of any changes to Part 139 and any revisions to standards or the ACM, and are familiar with the unique environment of the movement and safety areas. Training on safety procedures for acce
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