K-2-1 AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANUAL AIRFIELD OPERATIONS 31 January 2011 PART K SECTION 2 TRAINING STRATEGY 1. for Ground Handling s 1.1 The aircraft ground handling are primarily responsible for the training of their own al staff. Airfield Department (AD) of the Airport Authority () performs a monitoring role in aircraft ground servicing to ensure that the performance of meets the prescribed criteria and complies with the safety requirements. 1.2 AD duty staff actively regulates the ramp s through frontline supervision, and take enforcement measures whenever necessary on the aircraft ground handling activities. 1.3 Operation of the aircraft ground servicing equipment owned Three aircraft handling and three line are responsible for the of the following equipment at the aircraft stands: Airbridge Fixed Ground Power Pre-conditioned Air 1.3.1 Development of training programme Nominated of the who have been shall develop training and operator examination programme, including training courses and qualification requirements. s training courses and examinations will be subject to inspections AD. 1.3.2 Certification On successful completion of training and examination, trainees will be certified on recommendation from the. Airbridge operators practical examination is. The Standards and Service Delivery Section of AD maintains an up-to-date record of certified examiners, and operators for airbridges, fixed ground power and pre-conditioned air.
K-2-2 AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANUAL AIRFIELD OPERATIONS 31 January 2011 1.3.3 Continuation training The train-the-trainer scheme will establish an effective basis for continuation training in the form of refresher courses for qualified al staff, as well as for formulation of induction training for operator recruits. 1.3.4 Performance standards The day-to-day of aircraft ground handling equipment is supervised the AD duty officer, including spot checks on equipment operator on a regular basis to monitor performance standards. Operators who fail to follow the authorized procedures or safety requirements may be suspended from of the equipment for retraining. 1.4 Operation of aircraft ground servicing equipment owned the 1.4.1 Operational training on the aircraft ground handling equipment owned the is the responsibility of the. These include the following activities: Into-plane fueling Passenger steps Baggage/cargo loading and unloading Flight catering Cabin cleaning and waste disposal exterior cleaning Ground engine run-up towing and push back Ground power unit and air conditioning unit s 1.4.2 s operator training should incorporate procedures and safety requirements described in Part E of this Manual, together with airline operating procedures and service standards stipulated in their service agreements.
K-2-3 2. for Driving 2.1 It is envisaged that the majority of airside drivers who will normally engage in ramp services and airline activities, will operate within the Passenger, Cargo and Maintenance Apron areas. In addition to possession of a valid Hong Kong Driving License,, airlines and other ramp operators driving at the airside will need to undergo drivers training on the airfield safety requirements aided with a training video and the Driving Handbook available from AD. 2.2 drivers who operate on the runway and taxiway zone require further training in safety procedures and radio telephony technique. 2.3 Procedures for application, examination and certification of airside drivers are described in Part G of this Manual and the Driving Handbook. 3. for line and HKBAC for aircraft towing crew 3.1 The line and HKBAC are responsible for the training of the aircraft towing crew on runway familiarization and the radio technique to enable them to follow the procedures stated in Section 4 Para.6 of Part D and Section 3 Para.2 of Part G of this Manual and communicates with the Air Traffic Control. 3.2 On completion of the training, the towing crew is examined and certified AD.
K-2-4 4. Summary Chart The strategy on training and certification of the operators of aircraft ground servicing equipment owned the Airport Authority () and authorization of airside drivers are summarized in the following table: Activities s Methodology Operators trained Trainer qualification Examinatio n Certification & Recertification Marshalling Performed 10 years airfield Docking System Performed 10 years airfield * Airbridge HAS JATS SATS years airbridge and practical test * Fixed Ground Power HAECO CASL PAPAS years aircraft line * Preconditioned Air System HAECO CASL PAPAS years aircraft line * Driving (General) Airlines, ramp and other airside operators based on years airside driving and airfield Driving (for aircraft ground servicing equipment under the Driving Qualification Scheme) Ramp s based on training 8 years driving for the type of equipment or class of vehicle / examiner / examiner
K-2-5 Activities s Methodology Operators trained Trainer qualification Examination Certification & Recertification Radio Operation /Airfield,, HAECO, CASL, PAPAS, HKBAC based on years airfield plus radiotelephony certification * towing across runway Line and HKBAC based on 10 years aircraft towing * *Recertification to be conducted biennially