YVR AVOP MANUAL - COMPLETE VOCABULARY –
OPTIONAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Aerodrome - Correct Answers -Any area used either in whole or in part for the arrival
and departure, movement, or servicing of aircraft including any related buildings,
installations, and equipment.
AES - Correct Answers -Vancouver Airport Authority Airfield and Emergency Services.
Air Traffic Control - Correct Answers -Service provided by Nav Canada to control
aircraft and vehicle movements in the manoeuvering area. At YVR, the ATC unit is
located in the control tower.
Airport - Correct Answers -Aerodrome in respect of which a Canadian aviation
document, issued pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, is in force.
Airside - Correct Answers -All areas inside the perimeter security fences of the airport,
as defined in the "Aerodrome Security " Regulations."
Airside escort - Correct Answers -Person authorized to escort persons and vehicles into
the restricted and/or controlled areas of the airport.
Airport Operations - Correct Answers -Vancouver Airport Authority department
responsible for overall operations, security, safety management, and emergency
response at the airport.
Airside Vehicle Operations - Correct Answers -Entity within Airport Operations that
administers the AVOP program, airside vehicle licensing, and airside vehicle parking.
Airside Traffic Directives - Correct Answers -The directives set out in this manual, as
amended or revised from time to time.
Apron - Correct Answers -The part of the airside area used for loading, unloading, and
servicing aircraft, as well as for vehicle, passenger, and other pedestrian movement.
Aprons at YVR are uncontrolled.
Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit - Correct Answers -The authorization required to
operate a vehicle within the airside area airport. The three types of AVOPs are referred
to as "D/A AVOP," "D/A Green AVOP," and "D AVOP."
AVOP Coordinator - Correct Answers -The person who administers the AVOP program
and oversees the "Airside Traffic Directives". Appeals of violations of the "Airside Traffic
Directives" are handled through the AVOP Coordinator.
OPTIONAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Aerodrome - Correct Answers -Any area used either in whole or in part for the arrival
and departure, movement, or servicing of aircraft including any related buildings,
installations, and equipment.
AES - Correct Answers -Vancouver Airport Authority Airfield and Emergency Services.
Air Traffic Control - Correct Answers -Service provided by Nav Canada to control
aircraft and vehicle movements in the manoeuvering area. At YVR, the ATC unit is
located in the control tower.
Airport - Correct Answers -Aerodrome in respect of which a Canadian aviation
document, issued pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, is in force.
Airside - Correct Answers -All areas inside the perimeter security fences of the airport,
as defined in the "Aerodrome Security " Regulations."
Airside escort - Correct Answers -Person authorized to escort persons and vehicles into
the restricted and/or controlled areas of the airport.
Airport Operations - Correct Answers -Vancouver Airport Authority department
responsible for overall operations, security, safety management, and emergency
response at the airport.
Airside Vehicle Operations - Correct Answers -Entity within Airport Operations that
administers the AVOP program, airside vehicle licensing, and airside vehicle parking.
Airside Traffic Directives - Correct Answers -The directives set out in this manual, as
amended or revised from time to time.
Apron - Correct Answers -The part of the airside area used for loading, unloading, and
servicing aircraft, as well as for vehicle, passenger, and other pedestrian movement.
Aprons at YVR are uncontrolled.
Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit - Correct Answers -The authorization required to
operate a vehicle within the airside area airport. The three types of AVOPs are referred
to as "D/A AVOP," "D/A Green AVOP," and "D AVOP."
AVOP Coordinator - Correct Answers -The person who administers the AVOP program
and oversees the "Airside Traffic Directives". Appeals of violations of the "Airside Traffic
Directives" are handled through the AVOP Coordinator.
