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