Loading Supervisor - Theoretical + Practice - Initial training
Theoretical and practical skills training

Level

Initial training

Target audience / relevant staff

An airline or ground handling agent providing physical control of aircraft loading, as defined by the Loading Supervision Responsibilities - AHM 590 IATA.

Objectives

  • Know and apply correctly the rules of safety and security around an aircraft.
  • Know how to control the activities for a loading in conformity with the rules of safety and security.
  • Know how to use a loading Instruction Report (LIR) and report any potential changes.

Contents

Theoretical

  • Role and responsibilities / Loading Supervision Responsibilities AHM 590 IATA.
  • Hold configuration and equipment / Checks.
  • ULD / Usage Guidelines / Checks.
  • Loading Instructions Report (LIR).
  • Baggage/Cargo/Mail Processing and Control / Special Loads / NOTOC.
  • Loads restraint in holds and ULD's.
  • Safety and security rules around the aircraft / Coactivity.

Practice

  • Application of the rules and methodologies approached in theoretical course.
  • Realization of the physical control of loading within the aircraft turn-around.
Training course based on the IATA Standards in the Airport Handling Manual (AHM) and IATA Ground Handling Manual (IGOM).

Duration indicative basis

35 hrs / 5 days (theoretical / 2 days + practice / 3 days)

Prerequisites

  • Aircraft Loading previous training recommended.
  • Valid access badge with zone A Aircraft for the concerned airport

Method

  • Theoretical training in classroom.
  • Practical training in the context of an aircraft turn-around.
  • A qualified and experienced trainer provides the training action.

Evaluation

  • Theoretical : Written validation test (minimum 80% of correct answers required - IATA / AHM 1110)
  • Practice : Skills Assessment Sheet (minimum 80% positives required - IATA / AHM 1110)

Validity

Maximum 3 years (IATA / AHM 1110)

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