Consulting and Support for the Apron Management Service (AMS)

Core services to assess, design, optimize, and implement an AMS with a real impact on safety, efficiency, capacity, and OTP.

1. Strategic Viability and Feasibility Study

Answers the critical questions: Is an AMS needed? When is the optimal time? What type of service? What is the expected ROI?

  • DACAMS™ Methodology: assessment of actual capacity, necessity threshold, and imbalances.
  • Business Case with ROI: scenarios, sensitivity analysis, and investment justification.
  • Initial ConOps: high-level operational concepts and scope.
  • Deliverable: APCAP (Apron Performance and Capacity Plan).

2. Comprehensive AMS Design

Complete definition of a new AMS service aligned with real needs.

  • Detailed ConOps and SOPs.
  • Organizational structure and profiles.
  • Letters of Agreement (LoAs) with ATC and stakeholders.
  • AMU (control room) and HMI design.

3. Optimization and Audit of Existing AMS

Quantifiable improvements for services already in operation.

  • Audit of processes, staffing, and coordination.
  • Application of DACAMS to locate bottlenecks.
  • Improvement plan with metrics and tracking.

4. Implementation and Go-Live (Hands-on Support)

Comprehensive support during the transition until "go-live".

  • Project management and coordination with suppliers.
  • On-site validation of systems and procedures.
  • Operational support during start-up.

5. Training and Competency Development

Training programs to ensure the competency of AMS personnel.

  • Ab Initio, Transition, and Recurrent.
  • Train the Trainers.
  • Training and assessment plans.

6. Advisory on Technology Integration

Technology selection and integration with supplier independence.

  • A-SMGCS, guidance, and monitoring systems.
  • Functional alignment with the needs of the AMS.
  • Operational validation of the deployment.