Some of these topics are also explored in the following virtual classroom course:

About

Learn how to use the IATA Standard Ground Handling Agreement (2018) to its fullest potential as a commercial agreement and services description document for line maintenance services. This course covers the respective parts of the SGHA and shows you how to write the Annex B according to the frame of the main agreement and the regulatory requirements for line maintenance.

This course is available at IATA Training Centers and Regional Training Partner locations, and on-demand as in-house training.

Course code: TAPG-55

Course format

• This classroom course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment

Prerequisites

• Participants should have prior knowledge of Line maintenance and airport services business
• 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

• To attend a class scheduled at one of our training centers: Register early and save up to 20%! Please read the Terms 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 salesperson in your region.

What you will learn

On completion of this course you will be able to:

• Identify differences between 2018 and previous versions
• Analyze articles in the main agreement to identify opportunities and risks
• Understand the services and descriptions of sections in Annex A
• Derive and write an Annex B according to business and operational requirements

Course content

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• Standard Ground Handling Agreement
  • History and legal framework for the SGHA
  • Versions overview: 1998-2018
  • Liability, as in Article 8 of the main agreement
  • Article 11 of the main agreement
  • Operations safety
  • Duration and termination terms
  • Review of Annex A and B
  • Interpretation of all sections and paragraphs
• MRO Topics
  • EASA Appendix XI to AMC 708 © - contract requirements
  • EASA part M
  • EU regulation for access to EU Community
  • Airports
  • IOSA 1.11.2
  • Concession fee and tax
  • Contract administration
  • Other elements that have influence on line maintenance services and contracting
• Changes in 2018 version compared to 2013 version

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

• Airline and MRO Buyers, Sellers and Contract Managers
• Continuing Airworthiness Managers
• Commercial, Agreement Performance and Service Quality Managers
• Legal and Finance experts

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.