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Updated for October 2026The Airport Certified Employee program is widely recognized by airports across the nation. Achieving this designation not only validates your knowledge but also significantly enhances your airport employee career prospects in a competitive industry.
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✈️What is Part 139?
Part 139 refers to the FAA regulations governing the certification and operation of land airports serving certain air carriers.
START ACE PRACTICE TEST🛡️What is an AOA?
AOA stands for Air Operations Area, the section of an airport used for landing, taking off, or surface maneuvering of aircraft.
GET ACE EXAM PREP📄What is a NOTAM?
NOTAM stands for Notice to Air Missions, a notice filed with an aviation authority to alert aircraft pilots of potential hazards.
TRY ACE MOCK EXAM🚦Runway Incursion?
Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the protected area of a surface designated for landing and taking off.
ACCESS ACE STUDY GUIDE🚒What is ARFF?
ARFF stands for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, a special category of firefighting that involves the response, hazard mitigation, evacuation, and rescue of passengers.
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Total Scored Questions
150
105 out of 150 correct
70%
Required to Pass: ~70% (Estimated)
Expect to invest around $450 - $600 total for your ACE certification, a valuable investment for your airport employee career.
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ACE Certification Renewal
Cycle
3 Years
Credits
15 CEUs
Fee
$125
Earn credits by attending AAAE conferences, completing webinars, or retaking the ACE exam. Keeping your certification active is vital for your airport employee status.
ACE: Pros and Cons
- +ACE certification validates expertise recognized by employers nationwide
- +Certified professionals typically earn 15-20% higher salaries
- +Opens doors to advanced positions and leadership roles
- +Demonstrates commitment to professional standards and ethics
- +Builds a strong professional network through certification communities
- −Exam preparation typically requires 2-4 months of dedicated study
- −Certification and exam fees can range from $150-$500+
- −Must complete continuing education to maintain active certification
- −Pass rates vary — thorough preparation is essential for success
- −Some certifications require prerequisite experience or education
Pros and Cons at a Glance
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| ACE certification validates expertise recognized by employers nationwide | Must complete continuing education to maintain active certification |
| Opens doors to advanced positions and leadership roles | Pass rates vary — thorough preparation is essential for success |
| Demonstrates commitment to professional standards and ethics | Some certifications require prerequisite experience or education |
Sample Airport Certified Employee Practice Questions
Try these questions from our free Airport Certified Employee practice tests. The correct answer and an explanation follow each question.
An airport employee observes an individual without a visible ID badge attempting to follow them through a secure door into the SIDA. According to standard security protocols, what is the employee's primary responsibility?
- A. Ignore the individual as they may be authorized but have forgotten their badge.
- B. Immediately report the individual to their direct supervisor.
- C. Challenge the individual to determine their authorization to be in the area.
- D. Allow the individual to enter but monitor their activities closely.
Answer: C. Challenge the individual to determine their authorization to be in the area.
Airport employees are required to challenge anyone in a security-sensitive area who is not properly displaying an authorized ID badge. This 'challenge procedure' is a critical first line of defense against unauthorized access. Reporting to a supervisor is secondary to the immediate challenge, and ignoring or allowing entry violates security regulations.
A small hub airport is analyzing its financial structure. The airport manager notes that the airlines have collectively agreed to cover any shortfall between the airport's annual operating costs and its non-airline revenues. This rate-setting methodology is best described as:
- A. Compensatory
- B. Hybrid
- C. Residual
- D. Market-based
Answer: C. Residual
Under a residual rate-setting methodology, the airlines collectively assume the financial risk of the airport. They agree to pay any costs that are not covered by other revenues. In return, they typically receive a share of any surplus revenues. This approach ensures the airport's financial stability.
An airport is planning a major runway extension to accommodate larger aircraft. To fund this project, the airport authority decides to issue bonds that are secured by the future landing fees, terminal rentals, and other income generated by the airport's operations. What type of financing instrument is being used?
- A. General Obligation Bonds
- B. Revenue Bonds
- C. Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grants
- D. Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs)
Answer: B. Revenue Bonds
Revenue bonds are municipal bonds secured by the income produced by a specific project or source, such as an airport's operational revenues. This is distinct from General Obligation (GO) bonds, which are backed by the full faith and credit (including taxing power) of the issuing government entity. AIP grants and PFCs are other funding sources but are not types of bonds issued by the airport authority itself for this purpose.
An airport employee is the first to arrive at the scene of an aircraft incident. Until a more senior or designated official arrives, that employee should:
- A. Immediately begin rescue operations regardless of training.
- B. Wait for the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team before taking any action.
- C. Establish initial command, assess the situation, and ensure responding agencies are notified.
- D. Secure the area and deny access to all personnel, including first responders.
Answer: C. Establish initial command, assess the situation, and ensure responding agencies are notified.
The first trained individual on scene is expected to establish initial command within the Incident Command System (ICS). Their immediate responsibilities are to assess the situation for safety, determine the nature of the incident, and ensure the appropriate emergency services have been notified with the correct location and details.
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