MEASURE
HOW MANY FEET FROM THE AIRCRAFT SHOULD THE GSE PERFORM A SAFETY STOP?
15 FEET
THE CARGO DOOR MUST BE FULLY OPENED
NAME TWO PPE THAT MUST BE WORN ON THE RAMP
EARPLUGS AND SAFETY VEST
This mobile motorized ramp features a rolling track to quickly move loose baggage and mail into the aircraft's lower cargo hold.
BELT LOADER
WHEN SHOULD THE POST ARRIVAL WALKAROUND BE COMPLETED BY A RAMP CREW?
AFTER THE BEACON LIGHT IS TURNED OFF AND AFTER THE ENGINE HAS SPOOLED DOWN
This 3-letter acronym refers to any object, debris, or wildlife on the tarmac that can cause catastrophic damage to aircraft engines or tires
FOD - FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IF A DRIVER IS NO LONGER SEATED IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT OF AN EQUIPMENT?
THE PARK BRAKES MUST BE SET
This electrical connection system must be plugged into the aircraft to power its cabin lights and instruments while the engines are shut down at the gate
GPU - GROUND POWER UNIT
If a marshaller holds both orange wands straight up above their head in a fixed position, they are giving this critical command to the pilot.
STOP
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE PRIOR TO POSITIONING THE BELT LOADER TO THE BIN?
THE HANDRAIL MUST BE LOWERED
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE BEFORE RAMP CREW MEMBERS ENTER OR EXIT THE AIRCRAFT BIN?
THE BELT LOADER HANDRAILS MUST BE MOVED INTO THE EXTENDED OR RAISED POSITION
Upon the issuance of this specific weather status code, all outdoor ramp operations must immediately cease and personnel must seek indoor shelter.
LR1 - LIGHTNING RISK WARNING
WHAT SHOULD RAMP PERSONNEL AVOID DOING WHILE WORKING ON THE RAMP?
STANDING OR CROSSING BETWEEN CONNECTED EQUIPMENT AND DRIVING UNDER NARROWBODY FUSELAGE AND WING
WHAT TWO THINGS SHOULD BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO THE AIRCRAFT ARRIVAL?
A PRE-ARRIVAL HUDDLE AND A PRE-ARRIVAL FOD WALK
WHEN IS IT SAFE FOR RAMP CREW MEMBERS TO APPROACH THE AIRCRAFT?
AFTER THE AIRCRAFT BEACON LIGHT IS TURNED OFF AND AFTER THE ENGINE HAS SPOOLED DOWN.
These specialized handheld tools are mandatory for ground crews guiding aircraft at night to ensure the flight deck can see every directive clearly.
ILLUMINATED WANDS/ NIGHT WANDS
This specialized ground service vehicle is used to flush and refill the aircraft’s onboard blue-water waste tanks.
LAVATORY TRUCK
Often called a "tug," this heavy vehicle is used to move aircraft backward away from the gate
PUSH BACK TRACTOR
These large, heavy rubber or wooden blocks must be placed against aircraft tires the exact moment the plane comes to a complete stop and engines cut out.
CHOCKS
This ground crew member walks near the outer tip of the aircraft to monitor clearance from light poles and building structures during a pushback.
WINGWALKER