Things Worth Knowing About Airport Facility Management
Facility management services in
general require considerable experience and expertise. Airport facility
management is an even bigger challenge due to the specialized range of tasks
and operations. Here are some of the things you need to know.
What does the job entail?
A limited number of different
companies are involved in airport facility management at both
commercial and general aviation airports. Most of these companies have a
specific and pre-defined range of tasks, which can be anything from management
of field equipment to air traffic services, asset management, and the provision
of contract labor. These companies also handle the movement of passengers,
baggage and cargo and may also handle catering, sanitation, landscaping and
other facility operations that are typically required on core airport
infrastructure and in airport facilities such as terminals. While some of the airport
facility management companies work directly for airport sponsors, others are
hired by other asset owners such as airport tenants, commercial carriers, and
so on.
The need for specialization
A lot of the tasks referenced
above require specific expertise in the aviation sector. In fact, companies
that are involved in general facility management in other industries often do
not possess the experience, licenses and permits necessary to work in the
aviation sector. One of the major tasks in this regard is the training of
airport based staff and employees in airport specific safety and security
measures. Not every company that provides airport facility management services
has proficiency wide range of capabilities, but some of them are capable of
providing multiple services.
Seeking assistance
Depending on the nature of the
contract, companies involved in airport facility management may have different
capabilities and responsibilities. From managing the airport terminals to
handling the baggage and passenger movements, some companies may perform all of
the services. If you are an airport facility owner, you can contact one of these
companies for your requirements, and they will provide a services proposal
which should be ideally based on efficiency and cost reduction, innovation and
transparent reporting, and maximizing brand and asset value. The company should
also bring a wide range of experience and capabilities to the table, and they
should provide you with references from previous operations.
Finding a company
Selecting a service provider for airport
facility management can be tricky. If the company is being hired by the airport
authorities, they need to have certain permits and licenses, besides prior
experience of working on airports of similar size and scope. On the contrary,
private asset owners are more concerned about ROI, and therefore, they should
seek a company with the experience and expertise to maximize that aviation
asset’s value. If the company can manage additional on-airport services such as
Fixed Base Operations (FBO), Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MOR) and Aircraft
Charter and Management (ACM) it is always an added advantage.
There’s no denying that
professional airport facility management is important for all concerned
stakeholders, and it is essential to provide quality service to the flying
public. These companies not only provide management but also deliver the
customer experience, which is why their role in the industry is critical and
highly respected.
Contact Aviation Infrastructure
Management Specialist
Global Aviation Infrastructure
LLC
http://www.aviationinfrastructure.com/
+1 (843) 412-6881
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