Aircraft Brake Riding - Initial

Level

Initial training

Target audience / relevant staff

Airline or an ground handling company's agent in charge to ensure the brake riding operations.

Objectives

  • This training is valid for a single aircraft type.
  • Know technical environment of the aircraft concerned.
  • Know how to configure aircraft for towing operations.
  • Know how to use VHF radio and communicate with Tower.

Contents

Theoretical

  • Role and responsibilities of the agent.
  • Set up and removal of access ways to the cabin.
  • Presentation of the aircraft cockpit concerned / Control points.
  • Configuration of the aircraft and flight deck.
  • Implementation of conveying / checklist.
  • How to use VHF radio and tower communication.
  • Emergency procedures.

Practice

  • Practical aircraft ground conveying in cockpit depending on aircraft type.
  • Application of the rules and methodologies discussed during theoretical training.
Training course based on the IATA Standards in the Airport Handling Manual (AHM) and IATA Ground Handling Manual (IGOM).

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 driving License valid on local airport.

Method

  • Theoretical course in classroom.
  • Practical training carried out in aircraft cockpit in the the context of brake riding operations
  • 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 years (IATA / AHM 1110).

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