This resource is designed to provide airports with best practices for safely maintaining airfield electrical systems that are accessible and practical. The resource compiles best practices documentation into a single location to assist airport managers and staff in incorporating safety processes, training, and guidelines into their airport’s standard operating procedures. The intended audience for the resource is small-hub, non-hub, reliever, and general aviation airports with a specific focus on small airports that may not have the resources of a larger airport.

The resource provides tools to assist managers to better understand their airfield’s electrical system and the hazards associated with the system, and to develop procedures and guidelines to safely maintain the system. It defines levels of skill sets for electrical staff and minimum training associated with each level of skill. This is achieved through a Decision Tree Matrix developed to assist managers in identifying their airfield staff’s skills.

For airfield electrical staff, multiple-level training options and curriculums are provided along with explanations of basic requirements such as safety procedures, hazards and risk, and safe work conditions. Common problems with airfield electrical systems, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance procedures are also included. 

In addition to these resources and tools, a conduct of research report summarizing the project research is available for download.