Aircraft Turnaround Coordination and Loading Supervision (LIVE virtual classroom)

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 177 participants from 27 countries have taken this course with IATA?

5-day (20 hours) LIVE virtual classroom course

Lead your ramp team in the consistent servicing and turnaround of multiple aircraft types. Learn the essential technical procedures for aircraft handling and loading to optimize the use of ground service equipment and manpower. In this 4-day course, you will also learn how to build a safety culture and ensure consistent on-time performance (OTP).

Course Code: TAPG-57-VC

Course format

• The live sessions of this virtual classroom course are delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• The course will take you approximately 20 hours to complete and be held over 5 consecutive days.
• There will be 2 live interactive virtual classroom sessions per day, each session will be 120 minutes.
• The live sessions will require your participation, with multiple Q&A sessions and additional time spent on self-study material including projects, research, additional reading and videos.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Technical requirements

Please verify your hardware, software and network to support your upcoming course with IATA Training.

Prerequisites

• Participants should have prior knowledge of airport operations.
• Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced.
• 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. Please have your login details ready.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount. The discount will be calculated at the time of payment.

To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or contact the B2B Training Specialist in your region.

Virtual venues

We schedule our virtual classroom courses through one of 3 virtual venues, each in a different time zone for your convenience. For more information, please visit our page on virtual classroom timing or contact our Customer Portal.

Please check the exact schedule of each class below (View more details) and click ‘Register’.

Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

• Manage the off-loading/ loading procedures of aircraft
• Manage the full turnaround of aircraft, coordinating resources and processes
• Apply best practices to be safe, punctual and commercially successful in turnaround services
• Understand and apply the safety and punctuality aspects of loading operations
• Design and offer consistent services according to widely accepted IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM) and IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) standards
• Take a leading role in your ramp team

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Airside and ramp safety
• Aircraft handling operations
• Aircraft movement
• Turnaround plan
• Aircraft loading functions
• Load control functions
• High-efficiency factors

Supporting materials

Every participant receives a complimentary copy of the latest IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) in e-book format. It is an indispensable field publication that you will refer to throughout this course and in your day-to-day duties.

The IGOM (single-user license) represents a value of $141 included in the price of this course!

This course is recommended for:

• Ground handling managers and supervisors
• Station supervisors
• Ramp and turnaround coordinators
• Loading supervisors and load controllers

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.