This course is designed for

• Ramp handling personnel

• Pushback tractor drivers

• Wing walkers and marshallers

• Ground handling staff involved in aircraft departure

• Airport staff needing operational safety knowledge 

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this course, a course participant will be able to:

• Perform aircraft pushback operations safely and efficiently by following standard procedures, using approved equipment, and maintaining situational awareness on the ramp.

• Communicate clearly and correctly with the flight crew and ground team using standard phraseology, hand signals, and approved communication methods.

• Apply safety precautions and hazard controls to protect personnel, equipment, and aircraft during normal and abnormal pushback situations.

• Respond appropriately to irregular operations and abnormal events by following approved procedures, stopping operations when required, and supporting safe incident management and reporting.

This course covers the theory part of aircraft pushback training and must be followed by practical on-the-job training and/or assessment before participating in live operations.