ACE - Airport Certified Employee Wildlife Hazard Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to 14 CFR Part 139.337, which of the following events would mandate that an airport conduct a formal Wildlife Hazard Assessment (WHA)?

Accepted Answer

An air carrier aircraft experiences an engine ingestion of wildlife.

Answer

14 CFR Part 139.337 explicitly states that a Wildlife Hazard Assessment must be conducted when an air carrier aircraft experiences an engine ingestion of wildlife. The other options, while potentially warranting action, do not meet the specific regulatory triggers for a mandatory WHA.

Question 2

An airport's Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) calls for habitat modification to make the airfield less attractive to birds. Which of the following is a primary example of a habitat modification technique?

Accepted Answer

Managing grass height to be unappealing for certain bird species.

Answer

Habitat modification involves altering the physical environment to make it less suitable for wildlife by removing sources of food, water, or shelter. Managing grass height is a key habitat modification technique. Pyrotechnics and propane cannons are harassment/dispersal techniques, and depredation permits relate to lethal control, not habitat modification.

Question 3

While conducting an airfield inspection, an Airport Operations Officer spots a large flock of geese on an active runway where an aircraft is on final approach. What is the most critical and immediate action the officer should take?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify Air Traffic Control (ATC) of the hazard.

Answer

The most critical and immediate action is to inform Air Traffic Control of the hazard. ATC can then instruct the approaching aircraft to perform a go-around or divert, preventing a potential catastrophic strike. While other actions like contacting the biologist or using the vehicle to haze the birds are important subsequent steps, ensuring the safety of the aircraft via ATC is the top priority.

Question 4

Which federal agency provides direct, on-site expertise and assistance to airports in developing and implementing wildlife hazard management programs, including conducting assessments and direct control actions?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) APHIS Wildlife Services

Answer

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services program is the primary federal agency that partners with the FAA and airports to provide professional expertise and operational assistance for wildlife hazard management.

Question 5

The use of pyrotechnics, such as bangers and screamers, is a common technique in airport wildlife management. What is the primary operational purpose of these devices?

Accepted Answer

To actively harass and disperse wildlife through noise and light.

Answer

Pyrotechnics are a form of active harassment or dispersal. They are designed to frighten wildlife away from critical areas using loud noises, flashes of light, and smoke, but they are not intended to be lethal. They are an immediate, active measure, not a long-term exclusion or chemical repellent method.

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ACE - Airport Certified Employee Wildlife Hazard Management Questions and Answers