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IATA Airport Ramp Services Training

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

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the leading trade association for the world’s airlines representing around 83% of total air traffic, providing high-value training programs and certifications.

Blue Ocean provides airline training programs, guided by global industry norms set and certified by IATA. We have a track record of mentoring thousands of airline professionals who are successfully placed on international profiles.

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

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the leading trade association for the world’s airlines representing around 83% of total air traffic, providing high-value training programs and certifications.

Blue Ocean provides airline training programs, guided by global industry norms set and certified by IATA. We have a track record of mentoring thousands of airline professionals who are successfully placed on international profiles.