Essential training for operations officers at the control centers of ground service providers and self-handling airlines.

Gain practical knowledge of station control to run efficient and safe ground operations. Learn operational aspects to perform quick turnarounds and minimize delays.

Available as: Classroom & In-Company course
Duration: 4 days (32 hours)
Recommended level: Entry-level and Professional
Prerequisites: Participants should have some knowledge of ramp, passenger and cargo handling operations

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Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

• Coordinate aircraft handling operations
• Plan for ground staff recourses and GSE
• Handle communications in response to emergency situations
• Manage standard messaging
• Support cockpit crew before departure
• Complete basic slot requests
• Support airline operations for fast turnarounds

• Station Operations Controllers
• Ground Service Providers supervisors 
• Station Management assistants
• Airline representative
• Airline Ground Staff

Practical overview

• Aircraft and airport characteristics
• Airport and aircraft codes
• GSE equipment characteristics
• Weight and balance principles
• Basic meteorology (METAR/TAF/Enroute)

Communications

• IATA standards Messaging (AHM7XX)
• Introduction to EMD/ EDM (Electronic Miscellaneous Document)
• Air to ground radiotelephony
• SLOT messaging, basic SLOT requests and replies

Operations

• Ramp services (AHM631)
• Ground operations manuals and their maintenance
• Passenger and cargo handling overview
• Turn around coordination (AHM021&615&616)
• Station control in CDM (Collaborative Decision Making)
• Flight documentation
• Presentation of AIP
• Security awareness
• Emergency response procedures (including AHM633) 

Resources

• Basic Resources Management and Team Management

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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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