Towing / towbarless - Skills maintenance

Level

Skills maintenance

Target audience / relevant staff

Confirmed airline or ground handling company's agent in charge to tow aircraft using a towbarless tractor.

Objectives

Update how to tow aircraft using a towbarless tractor in compliance with safety rules.

Contents

Practice

  • Update knowledge on operational skills to ensure all the necessary actions to tow an aircraft with a towbarless tractor: Role and responsibilities / Rules of safe conduct on maneuvering areas / Security equipment checks / How to set up and remove equipment / VHF radio / Preparation for towing operations / Aircraft pre-flight inspection / Safe completion of towing operations / End of operations / Emergency procedures.
  • Principles of implementation of aircraft towing.
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 towing / towbarless - 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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