Aircraft Marshalling and Ramp Hand Signals with RampVR (classroom)

CLASSROOM

Did you know that in the past 4 years, 78 participants from 11 countries have taken this course with IATA?

About the course

1-day (8 hours) classroom course

Learn the fixed-wing aircraft marshaling and ramp hand signals based on the IATA Standards in the Airport Handling Manual (AHM) and IATA Ground Handling Manual (IGOM). In this 1-day course, you will also learn the principles of ramp communications between the ground and cockpit crew. Participants will be able to perform fully their practical training with the use of RampVR™, the latest virtual reality training solution for ground operations. RampVR™ is designed for ground operations professionals and combines high-spec virtual reality hardware and software with IATA training. RampVR™ complements the theoretical knowledge with effective practical training in a very realistic environment, without disrupting active operations on the ramp. It allows you to generate a variety of scenarios on narrow-body and wide-body aircraft marshalling. It also simulates day and night operations as well as adverse weather conditions and includes pause and review “operations” so details can be checked or explained.

Course Code: TAPG-06

Course format

• This classroom course provides 1 day (8 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Recommended level is Entry-level and Intermediate.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount.

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Perform basic marshalling based on international standards
• Communicate with cockpit crew
• Promote safe operations at the ramp through efficient hand signal communications
• Use hand signals to communicate in ramp emergency situations

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Introduction to standards
• Background to marshaling signals
• Movement signals
• Technical signals
• Ground equipment signals
• Practical exercises on the ramp

Activities

• RampVR™ training - hands-on in virtual reality with actual marshalling of aircraft:
  • Wide body and narrow body
  • Day and night ops
  • Clear and low visibility conditions

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

• Ground handling staff
• Turnaround Coordinators
• Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Operators

Certificate awarded

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.