Aviation · Safety & security
Safety and security are central to our airport operations
Our Aerodrome Reporting Officers conduct regular patrols of airside operating areas at Bankstown Airport and Camden Airport, and inspections are also undertaken by regulators and their inspectors.
In the case of an emergency, or where a crime is in progress, contact NSW Police immediately on 000.
Security and airside access01
Secure your facilitiesAirport operators and visitors are responsible for ensuring their property and facilities have adequate security to prevent security breaches.
Airside accessAccess to airside operating areas is for approved aviation operations purposes only. All other access requires the prior approval of the airport operator.
Close airside gatesOperators accessing airside gates must ensure they are securely closed immediately following their access, both to and from airside.
Safety Management System committee02
Partnering on safetyWe partner with airport stakeholders through the Safety Management System (SMS) Committee to enhance aviation safety, including identifying airside risks, discussing safety issues and managing the overall effectiveness of the SMS.
Who takes partRepresentatives from aviation operators at Bankstown Airport including POLAIR, Toll Ambulance, Coulson, CareFlight, Little Wings, CASA, Airservices and the flying schools.
Join the committeeApplications can be submitted by email to the Airport Operations team at aviation@aeria.co.
Safety rules and procedures03
Core safety rules, guidelines and procedures have been developed to facilitate a high safety standard. These systems and procedures are available from the Aviation Operations team.
Security and airside access01
Secure your facilitiesAirport operators and visitors are responsible for ensuring their property and facilities have adequate security to prevent security breaches.
Airside accessAccess to airside operating areas is for approved aviation operations purposes only. All other access requires the prior approval of Aeria Management Group.
Close airside gatesOperators accessing airside gates must ensure they are securely closed immediately following their access, both to and from airside.
Safety Management System committee02
Partnering on safetyWe partner with airport stakeholders through the Safety Management System (SMS) Committee to enhance aviation safety, including identifying airside risks, discussing safety issues and managing the overall effectiveness of the SMS.
Join the committeeThe committee includes representatives from aviation operators at Camden Airport. Contact Aeria Management Group at aviation@aeria.co to apply.
Safety rules and procedures03
Core safety rules, guidelines and procedures have been developed to facilitate a high safety standard at Camden Airport, including the following.
SystemSafety Management System
ProcedureAirport Emergency Procedures
GuidelineEngine Ground Running guidelines
ProcedureFuel Spill Procedures
HandbookAirside Vehicle Control Handbook
PlanDrug and Alcohol Management Plan
PlanWildlife Management Plan
InspectionAnnual Aerodrome Technical Inspections (ATI)
AuditAirport Electrical and Lighting Audits
SurveyAnnual Protected Airspace Surveys
FormHazard Reporting Form
FormWildlife / Bird Strike Reporting Form
Report a hazard or a safety concern.
Hazard, wildlife and bird strike reports, SMS Committee applications and access requests go to our Aviation Operations team.
