Aircraft pushback / with towbar - Skills maintenance

Level

Skills maintenance

Target audience / relevant staff

Confirmed ground staff responsible for aircraft pushback using a towbar tractor.

Objectives

Update knowledge on how to drive and use a push tractor with towbar in compliance with safety rules.

Contents

Practice

  • Update operational skills for the pushback of an aircraft with a tow bar: Role and responsibilities, Safety rules related to the aircraft, Safe use of equipment.
  • Reminder of specific static and dynamic checks.
  • Principles of implementation of aircraft pushback.
  • Emergency procedures.
Training course based on the IATA Standards in the Airport Handling Manual (AHM) and IATA Ground Handling Manual (IGOM).

Duration indicative basis

7 hrs / 1 day

Prerequisites

Aircraft Pushback / with Towbar - Initial training

Method

  • 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

  • Practice : Skills Assessment Sheet (minimum 80% of required positive points).

Validity

Maximum 3 years (IATA / AHM 1110).

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