Document ID: PAPL-76-103

Version Number: 12
Authorised By: General Manager Operations
Document Owner: Operations Standards Manager
Effective Date: 13 April 2022
Review Date: 12 April 2023
 DOCUMENT HIERARCHY

AOL, ASA

CAA, CASR,
Part 139 MOS

AO-SMS

Aerodrome Manual CoU, TSP, AEP

Airside Vehicle WHMP, AUA, ADA,

Control Handbook SWPs, AOS 005

AirDat (OnBoard &

Passport) Forms,
Waypoint Forms

AirDat, Waypoints,
Noggin

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SECTION 1 AUTHORITY ....................................................................................................... 1-1 12

1.1 Approval .......................................................................................................................................... 1-1

SECTION 2 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 2-1 12

2.1 Background .................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Responsibilities.............................................................................................................................. 2-1

SECTION 3 VEHICLE OPERATIONS .................................................................................... 3-1 12

3.1 General Requirements ................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 The Manoeuvring Area .................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.3 Advanced Surface Movement Guidance Control System (A-SMGCS) ..................................... 3-2
3.4 Obtaining a Vehicle Transponder Code/Callsign ....................................................................... 3-2
3.5 Operating on Aprons and Marked Taxiway Road Crossings .................................................... 3-3
3.6 Low Visibility Conditions .............................................................................................................. 3-3
3.7 Aircraft Movement – Red Anti-Collision Beacons ...................................................................... 3-4
3.8 Towing of Aircraft .......................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.9 Towing Restrictions – Tugs/Dollys .............................................................................................. 3-4
3.10 Tug Pre-Positioning ....................................................................................................................... 3-5
3.11 Competency.................................................................................................................................... 3-5
3.12 Removal of Vehicles from Airside ................................................................................................ 3-5
3.13 Notifiable Accidents ...................................................................................................................... 3-5
3.14 Vehicle Serviceability .................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.15 Fuel/Oil Spills ................................................................................................................................. 3-6
3.16 Immobilised Vehicles .................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.17 Approval .......................................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.18 Authority to Use Airside Application ........................................................................................... 3-7
3.19 Replacement Permit ...................................................................................................................... 3-8
3.20 Vehicle Inspections ....................................................................................................................... 3-8
3.21 Disposal of Vehicle ........................................................................................................................ 3-8
3.22 Seat and Seat Belts ........................................................................................................................ 3-9
3.23 Height, Width, Length or Speed Limitations ............................................................................... 3-9

SECTION 4 AUTHORITY TO DRIVE AIRSIDE ...................................................................... 4-1 12

4.1 General ............................................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Categories of Authority to Drive Airside ..................................................................................... 4-1

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4.3 Approval .......................................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.4 Training & Assessment Process .................................................................................................. 4-2
4.4.1 Airside Driving eLearning ............................................................................................ 4-2
4.4.2 Familiarisation Training & Checklist (Applicant Log) .................................................. 4-3
4.4.3 Practical Competency Assessment ............................................................................. 4-3
4.5 ADA Permit ..................................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.6 Expiry .............................................................................................................................................. 4-4
4.7 Notifying Loss of Licence ............................................................................................................. 4-4
4.8 Renewal ........................................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.9 Demerit Point System .................................................................................................................... 4-5
4.10 Transferring an ADA to another Company .................................................................................. 4-5

SECTION 5 WITHDRAWAL OF AUTHORITY ....................................................................... 5-1 12

5.1 Driving Infringements and Demerit Points .................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 Vehicle Inspections & Defect Reports ......................................................................................... 5-1
5.3 Suspension and Cancellation ....................................................................................................... 5-2
5.4 Appeals ........................................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.4.1 Level 1 – Drivers Employer Investigation and Review ................................................ 5-3
5.4.2 Level 2 – Perth Airport Review .................................................................................... 5-3
5.4.3 Level 3 – Peer Review Group ..................................................................................... 5-4
5.5 Administrative Appeals Tribunal .................................................................................................. 5-4

SECTION 6 VEHICLE AND DRIVER ESCORTS ................................................................... 6-5 12

6.1 General ............................................................................................................................................ 6-5
6.2 Consent ........................................................................................................................................... 6-5

SECTION 7 AUDITS AND INVESTIGATIONS ....................................................................... 7-1 12

7.1 General ............................................................................................................................................ 7-1

APPENDIX A RULES FOR DRIVERS OPERATING AIRSIDE.............................................. A-1 12

A.1 General ........................................................................................................................................... A-1
A.2 Aircraft Violation ........................................................................................................................... A-1
A.3 Speeding ........................................................................................................................................ A-1
A.4 Markings and Signs ...................................................................................................................... A-2
A.5 Vehicle Operations ....................................................................................................................... A-2
A.6 Exceeding Authority ..................................................................................................................... A-3
A.7 Other Rules .................................................................................................................................... A-4

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APPENDIX B RADIO PROCEDURES................................................................................... B-1 12
B.1 General ........................................................................................................................................... B-1
B.2 Working on the Manoeuvring Area ............................................................................................. B-1
B.3 Transmission Techniques ............................................................................................................ B-1
B.4 Phonetic Alphabet ........................................................................................................................ B-1
B.5 Numerals ........................................................................................................................................ B-2
B.6 Signal Strength.............................................................................................................................. B-3
B.7 Commonly Used Phrases ............................................................................................................. B-3
B.8 Communicating with the Tower................................................................................................... B-4
B.9 The Meaning of “hold” ................................................................................................................. B-4
B.10 Listening watch on manoeuvring area ....................................................................................... B-4
B.11 Before you go out onto the movement area .............................................................................. B-4
B.12 Light Signals.................................................................................................................................. B-5

APPENDIX C TRANSPONDER CODE FORM ...................................................................... C-1 12

APPENDIX D GLOSSARY .................................................................................................... D-1 12

APPENDIX E REVISION HISTORY ...................................................................................... E-1 12

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12 13.04.2022 All • Annual review GMO – Tony

Sewell
Contents • Updated page numbering and versions.
1.1 • Updated signature post annual review. Changed authorising person
for this document to GMO.
2.1, 4.4 • Addition of link to Perth Airport Extranet.
3.1 • Change of reference from OSH legislation to WHS.
3.2 • Inclusion that vehicles towing acft on taxilanes links & aprons
require same as those on manoeuvring area.
3.18 • Removal of AUA image with old logo.
5.3 • Addition of ‘or more’ for the number of demerit points.
5.5 • Inclusion of regulation number for review of decisions.
3.2, 3.15, 4.4.1, • Minor grammatical updates.
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4.1,
5.5, Appendix A
(A.3, A.4, A.5 &
A.7)
3.6, 3.14 • Minor formatting updates.
Appendix C • Updated revision history.
11 13.04.2021 Contents • Updated page numbering and versions. COO – Scott
Woodward
2.2 • Removal of Driving Assessment Organisations (DAO).
3.2 • Updated vehicle lighting requirements to align with Part 139 MOS.
• Clarification on manoeuvring area requirements.
• Requirement to have ATC clearance prior to entry.

3.3 • Removal of A-SMGCS note due to changes in Part 139 MOS.

3.5 • Updated vehicle lighting requirements to align with Part 139 MOS.
3.6 • Amended turnaround to arrival or departure for clarity.
3.14 • Clarity on mechanical & safety inspections on vehicles.
3.16 • Relocation of vehicle covered in AOL therefore removed.
3.17 & 3.20 • Removal of temporary permits and update to application location.
3.18 • Removed old permits and sticker images
3.23 • Inclusion of placarding of limits on vehicles.
4.2 & 4.4 • Amended training to eLearning modules.
Various • Updated position titles.
• Inclusion of Part 139 MOS references and updated CAR references.
• General edits not effecting the intent of the provision.
• Reordering of sections Glossary and Revision history ow an
appendix.
Appendix C • Revision history.

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Section/Paragraph
10.0 22.08.2019 All • Document formatting updated. COO – Scott
• Document History moved from Section 2 to after the attachments. Woodward
• Sections 3 to 10 renumbered 2 to 9.
• Other general edits or amendments that do not change the intent of
the provisions.
2.2 • Definition of Vehicle amended to be clear it includes GSE.
2.3 Position titles amended or added;
• General Manager Airfield Operations changed to General Manager
Operations,
• General Manager Safety, Security & Emergency added
• Operations Systems & Standards Manager - Airfield changed to
Aviation Safety Manager.
2.4 • Responsibilities reviewed to include GMO and GMSS&E.
• Responsibility to review AOS changed from AOM to ASM.
3.2 • Added requirement for pedestrians on the manoeuvring area to be
accompanied by a Vehicle meeting the requirements of section 3.2.
3.23 • Added passenger/s to requirements for specifically designed seats.
• Added guidance on what is an operator protective device
4.10 • Added criteria around transfer of ADA to another company.
5.1 • Added requirements to return to a valid ADA for specific driving
infringements
5.2 • Included provision for the Vehicle Operator to use their tag to tag a
vehicle out of service if directed to do so by Perth Airport.
5.4.2 & 5.4.3 • Removed reference to AOMC and included both GMO and
GMSS&E in the review process.
• Updated Level 3 review process to include process if at least one
independent airline or GSP representative is not identified.
Attachment C • Removed (previously combined with D) Attachments D to F retitled
C to E.
9.0 23.05.2019 All • Added reference to Airdat Passport COO – Scott
• Changed AIA to DAO Woodward
• Changed Approved Training Officer to Approved Testing Officer
• Added requirement to reapply for the AUA if the vehicle is modified
• Added new AUA permit (new PAPL branding)
• Other general edits or amendments that do not change the intent of
the provisions
4.23 • Added reference to the WA OS&H regulations for the vehicle
operator to assess risks in operating the vehicle
• Added reference to vehicle operator procedures within the circle of
safety
4.24 • Added section to include height and/or width limitations
8.0 31.07.2018 All • Replaced Cat 2/2.5 and Cat 3/4 Pocketbooks with Airside Safety COO – Guy
and Driving Airport Operating Standard Thompson
• Introduced Airdat Onboard for AUA applications
• Included requirement for an Airside Operating Licence
• Included new AVP issued through Onboard and expiry date for
existing AVP
• Other general edits or amendments that do not change the intent
of the provisions
5.2 & 5.3 • Amended ADA assessments.
6.2 • Included vehicle defect reporting and tagging out of service.

6.3 & Attachment D • Identified specific infringements that trigger reassessment.

6.4 • Introduced a 3 level appeal process for ADA infringements.
Attachments C&D • Combined Attachment C (driving infringements) with Attachment D
(driving rules)
Attachment D • Rearranged

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Section/Paragraph
7.0 25.05.2017 All Amendments as marked. COO – Guy
• Organisational changes (EGM change to COO). Thompson
• Radiotelephone Operator certificate changed to AROC.
• Electronic Surveillance Equipment Fitted to Vehicles (CASA
Exemption to the technical standards in the MOS).
• Inclusion of towing limitations for dolly’s.
• Updated ADA application.
• Other editorial amendments.
6.0 30.05.2016 All Amendments as marked: EGM Ops &
• Publication of Airside Safety Awareness Guide – Cat 2 and 2.5 CEx – Rowan
Pocketbook. Chalmers
• Inclusion of Temporary AUA issuing permit/process.
• Removal of reference to Cat 4R.
• Other minor amendments as marked.
5.0 29.06.2015 All Amendments as marked: EGM Ops &
• A-SMGCS (mandated compliance date 01 September 2015). CEx - Rowan
• Obtaining Transponder Codes/Call Signs (A-SMGCS). Chalmers
• Operations in Low Visibility.
• Thunderstorm Warning System.
• Aircraft anti-collision beacons – Aircraft under tow.
• GSE Standards – IATA Ground Handling Manual.
4.0 10.02.2015 All • Updated ADA Application Form EGM Ops &
CEx – Rowan
5.2 & 5.4 • Update to ADA training process (aligned with Technical Training Chalmers
team requirements).
Attachment F • How to obtain ADA.
3.0 08.12.2014 All • Perth Airport appointment (General Manager Airfield Operations). EGM Ops &
• Clarity on requirement - state class motor driver’s licence. CEx – Rowan
• Clarity on requirement - familiarisation (log) training (driver). Chalmers
• Approved ADA permit format.
• Restriction on pre-positioning of Tugs.
• Immobilised vehicles (removal).
• Removal of Category 1 ADA.
• Application flow chart (Attachments F & G )
• ADA suspension.
• Update to A-SMGCS (expected date of implementation).
2.0 01.04.2014 All • New Perth Airport EGMO&CE. EGM Ops &
• Update A-SMGCS (delay in implementation). CEx – Rowan
• Inclusion of new AUA vehicle application. Chalmers
4.2 • Inclusion of movement area vehicle lighting requirements.
1.0 01.08.2013 All • Wholesale review and amendment. EGM Ops &
• Following March 2009 amendment of Regulations. Release from CEx – Peter
constraint of Regulations – becomes formal AVCH. Cock
Original July 1997 All Commonwealth (Federal Airports Corporation) for Airports (Control of Commonwealth
Issue On-Airport Activities) Regulations 1997. AVCH imposed
on WAC under
Regulations.

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