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Aircraft towing / with towbar - Initial
Level
Initial training
Target audience / relevant staff
Airline or ground handling company's agent in charge of aircraft towing with a tow bar tractor.
Objectives
- Know how to drive and use a push tractor with tow bar in compliance with safety rules.
- Acquire operational skills to ensure all the necessary actions to tow an aircraft with a tow bar.
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.
- Setting up / removal of equipment and carrying 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 / with towbar - 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 years (IATA / AHM 1110).