Flagging - Alder CM

It’s essential for construction and other project work convoys to deliver teams and loads safely and efficiently, especially when traveling on airfield roads reserved primarily for aircraft rescue vehicles, operations agents, airport security, and FAA officials.

There are many working parts to creating a safe, efficient airfield environment, and we have our flaggers to thank for keeping everyone going in the right direction. As the “directors” of ground traffic work crews, flaggers are inside the airport operations area with a direct pulse on everything that’s going on.

Alder’s flagging teams serve as the eyes and ears for work convoys and their escorts. They monitor airfield ground and tower communications, observe approaching aircraft, and make sure convoys have the time they need to cross taxiways safely and efficiently.

Always prepared: Flagger responsibilities

Weather, taxiway emergencies, flight changes, convoy traffic congestion, impatient construction crews are just a few responsibilities flaggers help control so convoys can travel safely around work sites.

Possessing a split-second awareness and ability to respond in an urgent situation are key attributes to a great flagger. That’s why we train our flaggers to respond at a moment’s notice that could change expected routes for convoys and escorts. Alder flaggers are responsible for:

Understanding and applying airfield-specific traffic control safety practices
Monitoring taxiway traffic
Directing escorts and convoys to their destinations
Recognizing, communicating, and correcting potentially dangerous or noncompliant traffic situations
Establishing clear, regular, and consistent communication with all team members on the taxiway

Alder Airfield flaggers are part of our team and work alongside our escorts, barricades, and resident project managers. The number of flaggers you will need depends on your project size, scope, and budget.

Exceptional situational awareness

In essence, Alder flaggers are the people you want on the ground guiding you safely to your destination, especially under potentially stressful conditions. They’re trained and prepared to handle complex situations that can change at a moment’s notice.

Flaggers have specific procedures for handling emergency vehicles, for instance, and know how to clear the roadway to give emergency personnel the right of way. This is beneficial to work convoys because it’s not always clear how to safely maneuver out of the way of oncoming emergency vehicles.

It’s also not uncommon for flaggers to encounter erratic, distracted or angry drivers on the taxiway. We get it. The job can be very stressful and we’re all human! However, it’s our job to maintain a calm environment, because the calmer we are, the safer we are.

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