Lead your ramp team towards consistent turnaround of multiple aircraft types.

Learn the essential technical aspects of aircraft loading to optimize use of ground service equipment and manpower. Ensure safe aircraft and ground operations by cultivating a safety culture within your team.

Available as: Classroom & In-Company course
Duration: 3 days (24 hours)
Recommended level: Professional and Management
Prerequisites: None

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• Manage the off-loading/ loading procedures of aircraft
• Analyze, understand and apply the safety and punctuality aspects of loading operations
• Design and offer consistent services, meeting airlines’ needs according to widely accepted standards of AHM and I-GOM
• Take a leading role in your ramp team

• Ground Handling Managers and Supervisors
• Ramp and Turnaround Coordinators
• Loading Supervisors
• Load Controllers

Aircraft loading functions

• Designation of aircraft holds, bays and cabin
• Loading and unloading of special loads/ cargo
• ergonomics, build up and tagging
• Serviceability of ULD’s & GSE’s

Load control and related functions

Standard weights, weight control and load

Ramp Safety Factors

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An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

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Further training
Graduates of this course can apply for the Harvard ManageMentor (HMM) distance learning program at a special graduate price.

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