Learn the fixed wing aircraft marshalling and ramp hand signals based on the IATA Standards in the Airport Handling Manual (AHM) and IATA Ground Handling Manual (IGOM). In this course, you will learn the principles of nonverbal ramp communications between the ground and cockpit crew as well as guidance signals for safe operations of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) around the aircraft.
Course Code: GOC009ELEN01
Group discounts
Discounts are available for bulk orders. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
Upon completing this course, you will have the skills to:
Identify the importance of efficient communication between ground personnel and cockpit crew
Repeat arm and hand signals during maneuvering of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) around the aircraft
Translate key message into industry standard signals for safe and effective communications during aircraft movements at the ramp area
Course content
The key topics that are covered during this course include:
Guide person hand signals for GSE
Aircraft movement hand signals for headset operator
Aircraft movement hand signals for wingwalker, headset operator/tug driver
Marshalling hand signals for aircraft
Technical/servicing hand signals–ground staff to flight crew
Technical/servicing hand signals–flight crew to ground staff
Who should attend
This course is recommended for:
Airside traffic personnel
Aircraft Marshallers
Ramp services personnel
Catering airside delivery personnel
Certificate awared
Upon successful completion of the assessment, you will be granted an Award that you can print for your records.
Important note: The assessment should be accessed after you have completed the course module. Once you have started the assessment you can no longer access the course module.
Aircraft Marshalling and Ramp Hand Signals
Learn the fixed wing aircraft marshalling and ramp hand signals based on the IATA Standards in the Airport Handling Manual (AHM) and IATA Ground Handling Manual (IGOM). In this course, you will learn the principles of nonverbal ramp communications between the ground and cockpit crew as well as guidance signals for safe operations of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) around the aircraft.
Course Code: GOC009ELEN01
Group discounts
Discounts are available for bulk orders. Please contact us for more information.
Upon completing this course, you will have the skills to:
The key topics that are covered during this course include:
This course is recommended for:
Upon successful completion of the assessment, you will be granted an Award that you can print for your records.
Assessment information
Please read the General Information on Self-study exams.
Important note: The assessment should be accessed after you have completed the course module. Once you have started the assessment you can no longer access the course module.