Page 102 - Beginner's Guide to Aviation

GROUND OPERATIONS
4. Ramp Handling Service
Covers all activities that is related to the safe and efficient preparation of loading/unloading and handling of
aircraft on the ramp (otherwise known as Apron as learnt in Chapter 3).
What are some of the things they do?
- Aircraft marshalling (signalling the aircraft to its parking
position)
- Aircraft parking
- Loading/unloading operations of baggage and cargo
- Passenger embarkation/disembarkation
- Re-fueling
- Aircraft interior cleaning, lavatory drainage
- De-ice the aircraft
- Moving of aircraft
- Aircraft start up
- Ensure safety of aircraft
- Reduce ground time
- Ensure on-time departure
Towing Truck Passenger Loading Bridge
Ground Power Unit (GPU)
Galley Service Vehicle
Lower deck loading Fuel Truck
Baggage/Cargo Dollies
Lower deck loading Bulk Cargo Loader
Bulk Cargo Trailer
Lavatory Service Vehicle
Galley Service Vehicle