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Aircraft towing / towbarless - Initial

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Level

Initial training

Target audience / relevant staff

Airline or ground handling company's agent in charge to tow aircraft using a towbarless tractor.

 

Objectives

  • Know how to drive and use a towbarless tractor in compliance with safety rules.
  • Acquire operational skills to ensure all the necessary actions to tow an aircraft with a towbarless tractor..

Contents

Theoretical

  • Role and responsibilities.
  • Rules of safe conduct on maneuvering areas.
  • Security equipment checks / How to set up and remove equipment.
  • How to use VHF radio
  • Preparation for towing operations / Aircraft pre-flight inspection.
  • Safe completion of towing operations / End of operations
  • Emergency procedures.

Practice

  • Application of rules, procedures and methodologies addressed during theoretical training.
  • Carry out towing in the context of aircraft movement operations.
Training course based on the IATA Standards in the Airport Handling Manual (AHM) and IATA Ground Handling Manual (IGOM).

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Duration indicative basis

35 hrs / 5 days. (theoretical / 4 hrs + practice / 31 hrs)

Prerequisites

  • Access badge with zone A Aircraft valid on local airport.
  • Airport Manoeuvre Area driver's License valid on local airport.
  • Aircraft pushback / towbarless - Initial training

Method

  • Theoretical course in classroom.
  • Practical training carried out in the context of departure operations using the machine and associated equipment.
  • A qualified and experienced trainer provides the training action.

Evaluation

  • Theoretical : Written validation test (minimum 80% correct answers required).
  • Practice : Skills Assessment Sheet (minimum 80% of required positive points).

Validity

Maximum 3 ans (IATA / AHM 1110)