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PROJECTS
Lockie Airport Management has been employed for several long term projects working on various Airport Operations and Audits at a variety of Airports around New Zealand Australia and the Pacific. Please see a selection of these projects below.
Managing a Certificated Airport
LAM has been managing the Certificated Airport with scheduled Air Transport at Kapiti Airport. Initially from Nov 2019 to Jan 2020 to assist the team bridging a gap between the outgoing and incoming Airport Managers to ensure the usual standards were upheld. Then full time from Sep 2020 to the present day.
Project Summary:
This indues working with airlines to ensure smooth flight services. Maintaining the safety and security of the airport. Ensuring regulatory compliance with Civil Aviation rules and industry expectations. Overseeing and improving operations and processes at the airport. Monitor and analyse financial performance of the airport. Co-ordinating the activities of different airport departments. Recently the LAM team has taken over the accounts, billing and correspondence with the many users and stakeholders.
Managing a Non-Certificated Airport
Simon has been contracted to provide Principal Management of the West Auckland Airport, Parakai since 2005. In addition Simon has been on the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer Since 2018.
Project Summary:
Principal management responsibilities including business development, resource consents, preservation of airport height restrictions and associated Environment Court and High Court actions. Hangar and taxiway planning and construction, runway resurfacing and maintenance, as well as the Integration of commercial Skydiving and other commercial operations.
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Qualifying Aerodrome Exposition
The operator Auckland Transport voluntarily decided to pursue Qualifying Aerodrome status as a proactive measure to ensure the airport continues to safely manage the needs of their isolated Island community.
Project Summary:
The LAM team have developed and submitted a Qualifying Aerodrome Exposition for NZGB to the CAA and continue to support NZGB implementing the exposition. This included writing a bespoke Exposition from the ground up. Developing the Document Management System. Creating training resources and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Implementing processes for Inspections, Deficiency and Rectification, Safety Alerts, Incident Reporting, Airside Inductions, Quality Improvement.
Awards:
Claris Airport, has won Commercial Initiative of the Year (Small Airport) at the New Zealand Airport Awards (2025) for its Qualifying Aerodrome Certification. This is great news for our and we are very proud of the part we played in this achievement.
New Hangar Project
LAM was engaged to explore the construction of General Aviation (GA) hangars at NZGB in response to requests from local aerodrome users regarding the need for hangar space.
Project Summary:
LAM has prepared a proposal to develop and construct two initial hangars south of Runway 28’s threshold. The design incorporates a degree of scalability as requested by NZGB ensuring that future expansion can be aligned with operational requirements. The proposal utilises existing airport infrastructure, which minimises the need for additional construction works.
Wairoa Runway Extension Project
Research and peer review for a significant runway extension project. Coordinating with Local Council/Airport Owners, Aerodrome Users and Stakeholders, Air Ambulance, Defence Force, Aerodrome and Airspace Designers and other external consultants and suppliers.
Project Summary:
Recognising the importance of the airport as a lifeline for the town in disasters, and also in assisting routine medical requirements of the local hospital, it was identified that the airport was in need of some upgrades. In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle it was decided to progress plans to extend the runway, taking it from 900m to 1200m and in the process upgrading lighting and core facilities like aprons, taxiways, drainage and fencing. The objective was to extend the capability of the airport to allow aero medical flights the widest range of conditions, while also allowing for C130 Hercules aircraft in Civil Defence emergencies.
Airport Authority SMEs
Lockie Airport Management has been consulting on a long-term project to become a recognised Airport Authority under the Airport Authorities Act 1966.
Project Summary:
As the first Airport to apply for Airport Authority in over 15 years, this has been an educational process, one we feel positions us uniquely for assisting other Airports with Airport Authority related issues and questions. This included seeking authorisation, making sure of compliance and meeting the act requirements. This pioneering endeavour has set a precedent for future applications.
Annual Audits and Reports
Lockie Airport Management is contracted to conduct and produce regular reports and audits for Airports, Airfields and Aerodromes all around New Zealand and Australia.
Some of our regular audits and reports:
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Annual Aerodrome Audits
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Runway Audits
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Night flying statistical analysis
Aerodrome Training Services
We work with many Aerodromes, offering comprehensive training programs designed to equip Heliport & Airport staff with the essential knowledge and skills needed to maintain compliance, ensure safety, and manage aerodrome operations effectively.
Some of our regular training courses includes:
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Foundations of Aerodrome Management half day course.
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Safety User Group Training
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Drone and NOTAM Master class