Practical support for General Aviation aerodromes
Tailored solutions with General Aviation Aerodrome Management support. I can support, hand-hold or lead (including liaison with the CAA) on all regulatory aspects of aerodrome safety management, AFIS and AGCS, and provide additional aviation systems, business and development work to help your business thrive.
How can I help?
Some of the areas in which I can assist are listed below. The list is by no means exhaustive, so if you need another aspect of support, please ask.
- Support with UK airport licensing requirements for General Aviation aerodromes
- Direct liaison with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on your behalf
- Air Navigation Service Provider support
- Customised ATIS display software and supporting online functions (booking out, PPR, payments)
- ADS-B Flight Information Displays (FID): implementation, training and support
- Air Ground Radio Communications Service (AGCS) provision and training support
- Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS) provision and training support
- Safety Management Systems for General Aviation: documentation, development and advice
- External audits and compliance
- Business strategy and development
- Supporting bespoke IT systems development and implementation
- Maximising the advantages of RedAtlas software for General Aviation aerodromes
- Website, marketing and design services and support
SMS support
Support available when you need it. Tap into expert knowledge in all aspects of Safety Management Systems and aerodrome licensing, whether you are introducing a system or updating and refining the one you have.
Support can include introducing document control and review systems, developing procedures and authoring documents.
I can help introduce automation and digitisation of aspects of your SMS, streamlining it so it works for you with less effort while remaining effective.
Where required, I can liaise directly with the CAA on your behalf to help with audits and actions, and to improve regulatory compliance in all areas of the SMS.
ADS-B Flight Information Displays
With experience obtaining the first CAA approval for a Flight Information Display at an Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS), I can support the installation of a FID and help your aerodrome prepare the Safety Case and documentation needed to apply for CAA approval.
I have experience with Virtual Radar Server (VRS), a fully affordable solution with fully customised mapping, and can point you to other FID solutions, such as that offered by Databeacon.
Aerodrome ATIS software
A customisable, web-based, mobile-friendly Aerodrome Information Screen, showing current aerodrome information, status, weather and any custom elements. A real-time version can be provided for pilots, with integration for online payments (using systems such as Red Atlas) and PPR or booking-out forms.
Better pilot information
Enhanced information for pilots.
Tower display
A customised display for the tower.
Less repetitive RTF
Reduce repeated radio calls.
PPR and bookout
Centralised PPR and booking out, integrated with online fee payment.
Features
- Integrate with Google Slides to display important information
- Integrate with existing weather data
- Local area METAR/TAFs within the screen
- Publish your local (unofficial) weather
- Custom links to payments, PPR and bookout forms
- Fully customisable display to suit your operation
- “Back office” edit screen for real-time updates
- Archive of all published information for historical records
- Customised website domain
- Ongoing support and system updates
See a live system: www.egcbatis.co.uk
Red Atlas support
Additional support with the Red Atlas Airport Management System, having successfully set up and integrated a complete system and continuing to support other aerodromes.
I have a close working relationship with Red Atlas Support, helping aerodromes get the most from the platform, both operationally and for effective financial management.
- Online PPR
- Fuel system integration
- Online pilot payments
- Detailed movement and financial reporting and analysis
Aircraft group bookings software
If you manage an aircraft group or syndicate, a reliable booking calendar is essential to running it efficiently. I'm developing a modern, feature-rich platform that will suit aircraft groups of any size.
About me
Hi, I'm Nick, a former General Aviation airport manager at Manchester Barton Aerodrome with 25+ years' experience in aviation business, aerodrome and operational management, and ANSP air traffic services (AFIS and Air/Ground) management, including the introduction of Flight Information Displays and regulatory approval.
I'm a keen recreational GA pilot with additional interests and skills in website and software development, UAV flying, video editing and photography.
I can help businesses streamline systems for efficiency and cost savings, develop or review procedures, safety management systems and safety cases, and design and implement customised software such as my web-based aerodrome ATIS platform.
I'm available for ad-hoc, occasional, project or regular business and regulatory support across aviation management, licensing, safety, operations and general business management.
“Nick’s support has been invaluable. He has strong relationships developed with the regulators and other stakeholders that has allowed the efficient turnaround of our projects. Whilst supporting our business, Nick has been heavily involved with gaining our (Flight Information Display) FID approval and enhancing our integrated online systems. I highly recommend Nick’s services for regulatory liaison, IT and Safety Management Systems.”
“Nick joined Sywell on a consultancy basis to assist with the reopening of tower at Sywell following the COVID pandemic. Nick took over the lengthy process of updating all CAA and licencing documentation as well as providing Air/Ground cover wherever possible. In addition to this, Nick kindly managed the recruitment process and successfully appointed new roles. Throughout his time supporting Sywell, Nick was always conscientious, professional, and willing to assist with anything and everything asked of him. We will always be grateful to Nick for his support and would highly recommend his services to other Aviation organisations.”
Get in touch
If you'd like to discuss how I can help, drop me an email or use the form.