Aircraft Recovery

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About the course

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

IATA Aircraft Recovery aviation training course

This course prepares you to identify potential issues with removing immobilized or disabled aircraft in a timely manner. The course content is based on the IATA Aircraft Recovery Task Force (ARTF) syllabus for theoretical training and ICAO Airport Services Manual Doc 9137 Part 5 Removal of Disabled Aircraft. This course follows the general format of ATA e-Business iSpec 2200.

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Course Code: FOC004VEEN02

Course format

Prerequisites

  • It is recommended (though not essential) that participants have a basic aircraft engineering and/or airport operations knowledge.
  • Recommended level is 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

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.

Next available class

Aircraft Recovery

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
3 - 7 August, 2026
USD100 Early Bird | Register by Jul 13, 2026
Prices before tax | Class no: 2885515 English
USD 2,240

Aircraft Recovery

Mexico, Mexico City (IATA)
26 - 30 October, 2026
20% Early Bird | Register by Jul 27, 2026
Prices before tax | Class no: 2889112 English
USD 1,872

Aircraft Recovery

Panama, Panama City (IATA)
23 - 27 November, 2026
25% Early Bird | Register by May 25, 2026
Prices before tax | Class no: 2891599 English
USD 1,755

What you will learn

Upon completing this course, you will have the skills to:

  • Recognize the responsibilities of the Airport and the Airline operators including related documentation
  • Describe the elements of the pre-recovery survey and recovery preparation
  • Identify, remove and mitigate health and safety, and environmental risks
  • Calculate aircraft recovery weight and center of gravity, and identify weight reduction methods
  • Identify the various recovery scenarios and select the correct recovery equipment for leveling, lifting and moving an aircraft
  • Establish detailed plans using the Aircraft Recovery Manual to effect safe lifts and moves
  • Develop an end-to-end plan to remove immobilized or disabled aircraft in an efficient and timely manner

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

  • Responsibilities and best practices for the removal of disabled aircraft
  • Health and Safety and Environmental Hazards associated with recovery operations
  • Duties and responsibilities of Recovery Manager and recovery personnel
  • Categories of recovery events and recovery equipment selection
  • Effective use of the Aircraft Recovery Manual
  • Detailed recovery plan including all supporting processes

Activities

  • Group exercise
  • Case studies
  • Tabletop exercise

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

  • Airline managers and operational staff
  • Airport Managers, Fire Department and emergency planning staff
  • Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organizations
  • Aircraft Recovery Managers and recovery team
  • Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA’s)


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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.