Foundation Programme in Ground Handling Operations

Course Introduction

Designed for professionals in Aviation & Airport Management, this five-day foundation-level course builds practical command of Ground Handling Operations. Every session pairs a clear concept with a workplace exercise, so learning turns into capability rather than notes.

Training Objectives

• 01Build a shared vocabulary and framework for Ground Handling Operations that your whole team can use
• 02Apply proven methods for Ground Handling Operations to realistic scenarios drawn from airports, airlines and ground operations
• 03Anticipate the failure points and compliance issues that most often affect Ground Handling Operations
• 04Communicate Ground Handling Operations decisions clearly to colleagues, clients and management
• 05Prepare a personal action plan to apply Ground Handling Operations in your own organisation

What You Will Take Away

• A field-ready checklist you can use on your next job
• Worked calculation and troubleshooting examples
• Reference tables and rules of thumb for daily decisions

Who Should Attend

• Airport & Airline Operations Staff
• Ground Handling Teams
• Aviation Safety & Security Officers
• Station Managers

Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge is required.

Training Methodology

The programme builds understanding step by step: short concept sessions, guided demonstrations and simple exercises, followed by a daily recap so nothing is left behind. Case material and examples are drawn from airports, airlines and ground operations.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Getting oriented: the landscape of Ground Handling Operations

  Scope, terminology and the standards and regulations that shape Ground Handling Operations in airports, airlines and ground operations.

• Day 2
  Core concepts and methods

  The principles, codes and best-practice approaches that leading organisations rely on for Ground Handling Operations.

• Day 3
  Applying it on the job

  Hands-on exercises using tools and templates for Ground Handling Operations, built around realistic situations in airports, airlines and ground operations.

• Day 4
  Cases, risks and lessons learned

  Case studies, typical pitfalls and the risk and compliance issues that arise with Ground Handling Operations.

• Day 5
  Bringing it together

  Consolidation workshop, personal action planning and a closing knowledge check on Ground Handling Operations.

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