IATA Aviation
IATA Airport Ramp Services
Categories: Face-2-Face
IATA Airport Ramp Services
Categories: Face-2-Face
Course Methodology
The IATA AIRPORT RAMP SERVICES training course utilizes a variety of individual and team exercises, assessments, videos and group discussions.
Course Objectives
Upon completing the course, participants will be able to:
- Define the ground operations working environment
- Understand the standard ramp operations terminology
- Describe the various departments of an airport and how they function together
- Discuss basic safety and security for efficient operations and the definite procedures for key aircraft ground servicing tasks
- Use the IATA Airport Handling Manual and Ground Operations Manual Standards effectively
Target Audience
The IATA Airport Ramp Services program is designed for anyone interested in pursuing a career with an airline or ground service provider and anyone recently recruited in the airline, airport and ground handling.
Target Competencies
- Airport Ramp Services
- Aircraft characteristics & turnaround plan
- Handling Ground Service Equipment
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Airside Safety
- Ramp Security Awareness
Introduction
The IATA Airport Ramp Services is a comprehensive training program that incorporates the fundamentals of aircraft servicing and ground handling in airport ramp services. The program is designed to prepare airline professionals for a successful career in the ramp.
Module 1: Introduction to Airport Ramp Services
- The world of airport ramp services
- Understanding the context
- The airline industry today
Module 2: How an Airport Works
- Introduction to airport
- Airport personnel
- Proceeding passenger and baggage
- Freight
Module 3: Aircraft Ground Handling
- About the aircraft
- Aircraft turnaround plan
- Ground Service Equipment
- Aircraft Turnaround Process
Module 4: Aircraft Loading and Unloading
- Principles of weight and balance
- Load planning
- Loading and unloading
- Narrow-body aircraft
Module 5: Wide-bodied, containerized aircraft and dangerous goods
- Loading wide-bodied aircraft
- Handling dangerous goods
Module 6: Catering
- Catering services
- Procedures for delivery
- De-catering and catering aircraft
Module 7: Other Ground-Handling Services
- Types of aircraft cleaning
- Cabin cleaning
- Potable water servicing
- Lavatory servicing
- Exterior cleaning of aircraft
- De-icing
Module 8: Airside Safety
- Safety airside
- Your safety
- Safety precautions
- Emergencies
- Aircraft damage reporting
Module 9: Security
- Airport security
- Security procedures
Module 10: Future in the Industry
- Air ramp services: Future trends
- Your future: Landing a job in aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the leading trade association for the world’s airlines representing around 83% of total air traffic, providing high-value training programs and certifications.
Blue Ocean provides airline training programs, guided by global industry norms set and certified by IATA. We have a track record of mentoring thousands of airline professionals who are successfully placed on international profiles.
Course Methodology
The IATA AIRPORT RAMP SERVICES training course utilizes a variety of individual and team exercises, assessments, videos and group discussions.
Course Objectives
Upon completing the course, participants will be able to:
- Define the ground operations working environment
- Understand the standard ramp operations terminology
- Describe the various departments of an airport and how they function together
- Discuss basic safety and security for efficient operations and the definite procedures for key aircraft ground servicing tasks
- Use the IATA Airport Handling Manual and Ground Operations Manual Standards effectively
Target Audience
The IATA Airport Ramp Services program is designed for anyone interested in pursuing a career with an airline or ground service provider and anyone recently recruited in the airline, airport and ground handling.
Target Competencies
- Airport Ramp Services
- Aircraft characteristics & turnaround plan
- Handling Ground Service Equipment
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Airside Safety
- Ramp Security Awareness
Introduction
The IATA Airport Ramp Services is a comprehensive training program that incorporates the fundamentals of aircraft servicing and ground handling in airport ramp services. The program is designed to prepare airline professionals for a successful career in the ramp.
Module 1: Introduction to Airport Ramp Services
- The world of airport ramp services
- Understanding the context
- The airline industry today
Module 2: How an Airport Works
- Introduction to airport
- Airport personnel
- Proceeding passenger and baggage
- Freight
Module 3: Aircraft Ground Handling
- About the aircraft
- Aircraft turnaround plan
- Ground Service Equipment
- Aircraft Turnaround Process
Module 4: Aircraft Loading and Unloading
- Principles of weight and balance
- Load planning
- Loading and unloading
- Narrow-body aircraft
Module 5: Wide-bodied, containerized aircraft and dangerous goods
- Loading wide-bodied aircraft
- Handling dangerous goods
Module 6: Catering
- Catering services
- Procedures for delivery
- De-catering and catering aircraft
Module 7: Other Ground-Handling Services
- Types of aircraft cleaning
- Cabin cleaning
- Potable water servicing
- Lavatory servicing
- Exterior cleaning of aircraft
- De-icing
Module 8: Airside Safety
- Safety airside
- Your safety
- Safety precautions
- Emergencies
- Aircraft damage reporting
Module 9: Security
- Airport security
- Security procedures
Module 10: Future in the Industry
- Air ramp services: Future trends
- Your future: Landing a job in aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the leading trade association for the world’s airlines representing around 83% of total air traffic, providing high-value training programs and certifications.
Blue Ocean provides airline training programs, guided by global industry norms set and certified by IATA. We have a track record of mentoring thousands of airline professionals who are successfully placed on international profiles.