Aircraft cabin doors handling

Level

Initial training, Skills maintenance

Target audience / relevant staff

Any agent having to operate the cabin doors of an aircraft as part of the stopover.

Objectives

Acquire the operational skills to safely carry out the opening and closing of an aircraft cabin door.

Contents

Practice

  • Operator's responsibilities.
  • Aircraft damage and consequences on operations and safety of the flight.
  • Consequences on safety of non-compliance with procedures.
  • Precautions and restrictions on the use of aircraft cabin doors.
  • Procedures for door opening.
  • Procedures for door closing.
  • Emergency procedures and the action to be taken in the event of an incident.
Training course based on the IATA Standards in the Airport Handling Manual (AHM) and IATA Ground Handling Manual (IGOM).

Duration indicative basis

1 hour per aircraft type .

Prerequisites

Access badge with zone A Aircraft valid on local airport.

Method

  • Practical training. Maximum 4 trainees.
  • A qualified and experienced trainer provides the training action.

Evaluation

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

Validity

Maximum 3 years (IATA / AHM 1110).

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