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IATA Airport Ramp Services

Course Methodology

The IATA AIRPORT RAMP SERVICES training course utilizes a variety of individual and team exercises, assessments, videos and group discussions.

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, participants will be able to:

  • Define the ground operations working environment
  • Understand the standard ramp operations terminology
  • Describe the various departments of an airport and how they function together
  • Discuss basic safety and security for efficient operations and the definite procedures for key aircraft ground servicing tasks
  • Use the IATA Airport Handling Manual and Ground Operations Manual Standards effectively

Target Audience

The IATA Airport Ramp Services program is designed for anyone interested in pursuing a career with an airline or ground service provider and anyone recently recruited in the airline, airport and ground handling.

Target Competencies

  • Airport Ramp Services
  • Aircraft characteristics & turnaround plan
  • Handling Ground Service Equipment
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Airside Safety
  • Ramp Security Awareness

Introduction

The IATA Airport Ramp Services is a comprehensive training program that incorporates the fundamentals of aircraft servicing and ground handling in airport ramp services. The program is designed to prepare airline professionals for a successful career in the ramp.

 

Module 1: Introduction to Airport Ramp Services

  • The world of airport ramp services
  • Understanding the context
  • The airline industry today

Module 2: How an Airport Works

  • Introduction to airport
  • Airport personnel
  • Proceeding passenger and baggage
  • Freight

Module 3: Aircraft Ground Handling

  • About the aircraft
  • Aircraft turnaround plan
  • Ground Service Equipment
  • Aircraft Turnaround Process

Module 4: Aircraft Loading and Unloading

  • Principles of weight and balance
  • Load planning
  • Loading and unloading
  • Narrow-body aircraft

Module 5: Wide-bodied, containerized aircraft and dangerous goods

  • Loading wide-bodied aircraft
  • Handling dangerous goods

Module 6: Catering

  • Catering services
  • Procedures for delivery
  • De-catering and catering aircraft

Module 7: Other Ground-Handling Services

  • Types of aircraft cleaning
  • Cabin cleaning
  • Potable water servicing
  • Lavatory servicing
  • Exterior cleaning of aircraft
  • De-icing

Module 8: Airside Safety

  • Safety airside
  • Your safety
  • Safety precautions
  • Emergencies
  • Aircraft damage reporting

Module 9: Security

  • Airport security
  • Security procedures

Module 10: Future in the Industry

  • Air ramp services: Future trends
  • Your future: Landing a job in aviation

Course Methodology

The IATA AIRPORT RAMP SERVICES training course utilizes a variety of individual and team exercises, assessments, videos and group discussions.

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, participants will be able to:

  • Define the ground operations working environment
  • Understand the standard ramp operations terminology
  • Describe the various departments of an airport and how they function together
  • Discuss basic safety and security for efficient operations and the definite procedures for key aircraft ground servicing tasks
  • Use the IATA Airport Handling Manual and Ground Operations Manual Standards effectively

Target Audience

The IATA Airport Ramp Services program is designed for anyone interested in pursuing a career with an airline or ground service provider and anyone recently recruited in the airline, airport and ground handling.

Target Competencies

  • Airport Ramp Services
  • Aircraft characteristics & turnaround plan
  • Handling Ground Service Equipment
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Airside Safety
  • Ramp Security Awareness

Introduction

The IATA Airport Ramp Services is a comprehensive training program that incorporates the fundamentals of aircraft servicing and ground handling in airport ramp services. The program is designed to prepare airline professionals for a successful career in the ramp.

 

Module 1: Introduction to Airport Ramp Services

  • The world of airport ramp services
  • Understanding the context
  • The airline industry today

Module 2: How an Airport Works

  • Introduction to airport
  • Airport personnel
  • Proceeding passenger and baggage
  • Freight

Module 3: Aircraft Ground Handling

  • About the aircraft
  • Aircraft turnaround plan
  • Ground Service Equipment
  • Aircraft Turnaround Process

Module 4: Aircraft Loading and Unloading

  • Principles of weight and balance
  • Load planning
  • Loading and unloading
  • Narrow-body aircraft

Module 5: Wide-bodied, containerized aircraft and dangerous goods

  • Loading wide-bodied aircraft
  • Handling dangerous goods

Module 6: Catering

  • Catering services
  • Procedures for delivery
  • De-catering and catering aircraft

Module 7: Other Ground-Handling Services

  • Types of aircraft cleaning
  • Cabin cleaning
  • Potable water servicing
  • Lavatory servicing
  • Exterior cleaning of aircraft
  • De-icing

Module 8: Airside Safety

  • Safety airside
  • Your safety
  • Safety precautions
  • Emergencies
  • Aircraft damage reporting

Module 9: Security

  • Airport security
  • Security procedures

Module 10: Future in the Industry

  • Air ramp services: Future trends
  • Your future: Landing a job in aviation