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Aircraft towing / towbarless - Initial
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)