Pushback / towbarless - Initial training

Level

Initial training

Target audience / relevant staff

Airline or ground handling company’s agent responsible for aircraft pushback using a towbarless tractor.

Objectives

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

Contents

Theoretical

  • Role and responsibilities.
  • Safety rules related to the aircraft.
  • Technical characteristics of towbarless push tractor / Safe use of equipment.
  • Principles of implementation of aircraft pushback.
  • Emergency procedures.

Practice

  • Static and dynamic checks specific to the towbarless tractor.
  • Application of the rules and methodologies discussed during theoretical training.
  • Set up / removal of equipment and completion of backflow in the context of departure operations.
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 driver's License valid on local airport.

Method

  • Theoretical course in classroom.
  • Practical training carried out in the context of departure operations using tractor 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 years (IATA / AHM 1110)

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