A-CDM in Airport and Ground Operations
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Program Professional Framework
A-CDM in Airport and Ground Operations
Program Overview
Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) turns the turnaround into a shared, time-stamped process between the airport operator, airlines, ground handlers and air traffic control. The programme explains the A-CDM concept elements and milestone approach, the key target and calculated times such as TOBT, TSAT and TTOT, variable taxi time and pre-departure sequencing, and how adverse conditions are managed collaboratively. It focuses on what ground operations teams must do to provide accurate, timely data, how A-CDM links to the Airport Operations Centre (AOC/APOC), and how performance is measured, drawing on EUROCONTROL guidance and implementations at major Gulf hubs.
Learning Outcomes
- ✓Explain the A-CDM concept elements and the roles of each partner in information sharing.
- ✓Trace the turnaround milestone sequence and identify the data source and owner for each milestone.
- ✓Apply TOBT update rules and assess the impact of inaccurate updates on TSAT and departure sequencing.
- ✓Analyse turnaround delays using milestone data and identify root causes within ground handling processes.
- ✓Define A-CDM performance indicators such as TOBT accuracy, taxi-out time and slot adherence.
- ✓Prepare a local procedure for collaborative management during adverse conditions such as low visibility or system failure.
Target Audience
- Ground handling duty managers and turnaround coordinators
- Airport operations centre (AOC/APOC) controllers
- Airline station managers and operations controllers
- Apron management and air traffic services personnel
Detailed Program Modules
01A-CDM Concept and Stakeholders
- Objectives and benefits of collaborative decision making
- Partners: airport operator, airlines, handlers, ATC and network manager
- Concept elements and implementation stages
02Milestone Approach and Turnaround
- Turnaround milestones from flight plan activation to off-block
- Data sources, owners and quality requirements
- Linking inbound and outbound flights
03Target and Calculated Times
- TOBT ownership and update rules
- TSAT, TTOT and pre-departure sequencing
- Variable taxi time calculation
04Ground Operations Integration
- Ramp, boarding and loading processes feeding A-CDM
- Handler systems and data exchange with the airport
- Gate and stand allocation interactions
05Adverse Conditions and Recovery
- Collaborative management of capacity reductions
- De-icing, low visibility and system failure scenarios
- Communication protocols in the operations centre
06Performance Monitoring
- Key A-CDM indicators and post-operations analysis
- Delay coding and root cause review
- Continuous improvement meetings with partners
Training Methodology
Applied Project & Assessment
Applied Project
Participants analyse a sample day of turnaround milestone data from a Gulf hub scenario, calculate TOBT accuracy and taxi-time indicators, identify the main delay drivers, and propose procedure and data quality improvements for the ground handling team.
Assessment
Short diagnostic at the start, practical tasks linked to each learning outcome, and evaluation of the applied project against published criteria.