Airside Access
Below you will see a list of items required to attain the proper clearance and documentation for your business at the Red Deer Regional Airport. Please select the category that best explains your required access, and complete the steps below listed for your classification. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to reach out to our Manager of Safety and Security.
* Please Note: High Visibility Vests and Valid Airport Identification are required at all times when accessing Red Deer Regional Airport air-side property *
This access is required if you are an employee who will have regular access to Airside Operations, but who will not be required to operate any vehicles Airside (excluding aircraft).
Examples of these employees may be:
- Administration Staff
- Building Maintenance
Please complete steps in the following order to attain this level of security clearance, and receive Airport Identification:
- Complete the Canadian Airport Security Awareness Training by clicking on the link found HERE. This course will take approximately 2 Hours to complete.
- Submit completed Canadian Airport Security Awareness Training documentation to Manager, Safety & Security
- Apply for Security Identification Card via the web form found HERE. You will be contacted for pickup time (please allow adequate processing time)
This access is required if you are an individual who requires airside access to the Aprons, or regular access to an airside hanger. This level of clearance does not require an exam, but rather a written declaration and proof of understanding of Airport Driving Regulations.
Examples of these employees may be:
- Couriers
- Mechanics Operating Tow Equipment
- Pilots Accessing Private Hangers
Please complete steps in the following order to attain this level of security clearance, and receive Airport Identification:
- Complete the Canadian Airport Security Awareness Training by clicking on the link found HERE. This course will take approximately 2 Hours to complete.
- Submit completed Canadian Airport Security Awareness Training documentation to Manager, Safety & Security
- Review the Airport Traffic Directives (which will be used for multiple choice questionnaire to obtain "A" Level AVOP Certification)
- Apply for Security Identification Card via the web form found HERE. You will be contacted for pickup time (please allow adequate processing time).
- Upon pickup of Security Identification, "A" Level AVOP Declaration will be signed with Manager of Safety and Security, and gate access will be explained.
This access is required if you are an individual who requires airside access to the Aprons, or regular access to an airside hanger. This level of clearance does not require an exam, but rather a written declaration and proof of understanding of Airport Driving Regulations.
Examples of these employees may be:
- Fueling Operators
- Baggage Handling
- De-Icing Operations
Please complete steps in the following order to attain this level of security clearance, and receive Airport Identification:
- Complete the Canadian Airport Security Awareness Training by clicking on the link found HERE. This course will take approximately 2 Hours to complete.
- Submit completed Canadian Airport Security Awareness Training documentation to Manager, Safety & Security.
- Provide a copy of your Radio Licence (Required) to Manager, Safety and Security
- Review the Airport Traffic Directives (which will be used for your written exam that must be completed and passed with a grade of 80% or higher)
- Apply for Security Identification Card via the web form found HERE. You will be contacted to schedule a date for your written AVOP examination.
- Upon a successful completion of the written portion of the AVOP examination, a driving exam will be booked with the Director of Airport Operations.
- Once all examinations have been completed to the required standard, and all documentation is received - your security identification and clearance will be assigned. You will be contacted via the Manager of Safety and Security for pickup.
- Upon pickup of Security Identification, gate access and restrictions will be explained.
For contractors, runway access, or any other level of clearance or concerns, please contact our Director of Airport Operations via the contact information in your toolbar.
Thank you for your continued support of the Red Deer Regional Airport!