Aircraft marshalling and ramp hand signals - Initial

Level

Initial training

Target audience / relevant staff

Ground staff who assist the flight crew during maneuvering of the aircraft and engine starting.

Objectives

• Know how to apply the safety rules around an aircraft.
• Know the hand signals to assist the flight crew during maneuvering of the aircraft.

Contents

Theoretical

• Role and responsibilities of the operator.
• Safety principles related to moving aircraft.
• Safety rules around the aircraft.
• Preparation and check of the aircraft stand.
• Completion of the arrival and departure operations.
• Principles of aircraft chocking and coning.
• Marshalling/Hand Signals and communication with cockpit crew.

Practice

• Application of the rules and methodologies discussed in theoretical training with real time situation.
• To apply marshalling during aircraft arrival operations.
• To apply marshalling during aircraft departure operations (according to local availabilities).