Fixed Aerobridge Practical Training Record

Applicant Detail

Name *

Company *

ASIC *

ASIC Expiry *

Email Address

Operators of Fixed Aerobridges must be certified to be able to operate the Fixed Aerobridges and must not operate an Apron Drive Aerobridge unless gaining additional certification on the Apron Drive Aerobridge.

Training must be undertaken in general operating procedures as well as specific local procedures that apply. The trainee will be assessed during the training process as competent or not competent by the company’s Authorised Trainer over three dockings for an arriving aircraft, and three retractions for a departing aircraft.

This will be followed by an Online Assessment which the candidate must pass in order to be deemed competent. Upon successfully completing the training and assessment,candidates must present a signed copy of the Training Record and Online Assessment to the Terminal Control Centre. Access to the controls of the aerobridge will then be granted at the discretion of Airport Development Group/Darwin International Airport.

Aerobridge Operator certification is valid for two (2) years from date of training. Refresher training is to be completed every 2 years via the Online Induction and Assessment process.

Practical Training Record Log

Flight 1

Date *

Bridge *

Flight Number *

Aircraft Type *

Phase *

QF Authorised Trainer *

TL Authorised Trainer *

Menzies Authorised Trainer *

Dnata Authorised Trainer *

Flight 2

Date *

Bridge *

Flight Number *

Aircraft Type *

Phase *

Authorised Trainer *

Flight 3

Date *

Bridge *

Flight Number *

Aircraft Type *

Phase *

Authorised Trainer *

Flight 4

Date *

Bridge *

Flight Number *

Aircraft Type *

Phase *

Authorised Trainer *

Flight 5

Date *

Bridge *

Flight Number *

Aircraft Type *

Phase *

Authorised Trainer *

Flight 6

Date *

Bridge *

Flight Number *

Aircraft Type *

Phase *

Authorised Trainer *

During the practical training process the Authorised Trainer will assess the trainer as :

Competent (C) or Not yet Competent (N C)

1. Pre-Start Check

1.0 Ensure you have a valid ASIC or VIC

CompetentNot Yet Competent

1.1 Ensure correct PPE is worn (Hi-viz and ear protection)

CompetentNot Yet Competent

1.2 Identify any hazards that may affect safe operation of the aerobridge such as weather conditions, spills, damage to aerobridge

CompetentNot Yet Competent

1.3 Check that tunnel floor and cabin are clear of any objects

CompetentNot Yet Competent

1.4 Confirm cabin safety chain is secure

CompetentNot Yet Competent

1.5 Physically check under the aerobridge to ensure no apron equipment or vehicles will obstruct the normal operation of the aerobridge or the attached moveable stairs

CompetentNot Yet Competent

1.6 Check aerobridge internal lighting (and external floodlighting at night) is serviceable

CompetentNot Yet Competent

2. Manual and Pre-position Procedures For Docking Aerobridge

2.0 Prior to an aircraft entering the bay, swipe your ASIC to logon

CompetentNot Yet Competent

2.1 Select the pre-position button on the LCD touch screen

CompetentNot Yet Competent

2.2 Ensure the aerobridge is correctly parked in the HOME position

CompetentNot Yet Competent

2.3 Pre-Position:

a) Select the aircraft type required on the LCD touch screen, the aerobridge will raise or lower to the selected Pre-Position height

b) When the aerobridge is successfully pre-positioned, the LCD screen will switch to manual mode, confirm that the selected aircraft type is displayed on the LCD touch screen.

c) When the “go” or “thumbs up” is given by the ground crew select MANUAL CONTROL on the LCD touch screen

CompetentNot Yet Competent

2.4 Manual Control:

a) Press the blue Manual Control icon

b) Wait forthe “go” or “thumbs up” is given by the ground crew

c) Move the joystick FORWARD to EXTEND the aerobridge toward the aircraft. Move the joystick to the LEFT to RAISE; and to the RIGHT to LOWER the aerobridge to the desired height off the aircraft doorsill

CompetentNot Yet Competent

2.5 Drive the aerobridge towards the aircraft by pushing the joystick forward

CompetentNot Yet Competent

2.6 Slow the aerobridge (stop if necessary) make any final height or cabin angel adjustments and slowly ease the aerobridge cabin onto the aircraft

CompetentNot Yet Competent

2.7 Ensure at least two (2) of the three (3) bumper sensors are pressed against the aircraft (note if the cabin is not correctly aligned, the aerobridge will adjust it automatically)

CompetentNot Yet Competent

2.8 Press the AUTO MODE to deploy the auto levelling arm and canopy; swipe card to LOG OFF

CompetentNot Yet Competent

2.9 Open the aerobridge cabin safety chain; open aircraft door following relevant company procedures; then remove SAFETY SHOE from its holder and place under the open aircraft door

CompetentNot Yet Competent

2.10 Ensure everything has been completed before allowing passengers to disembark

CompetentNot Yet Competent

3. Aircraft Departure - Retract Aerobridge

3.0 Remove the SAFETY SHOE from underneath the aircraft door and place back in its holder

CompetentNot Yet Competent

3.1 Following relevant company procedures to close the aircraft door

CompetentNot Yet Competent

3.2 Reconnect SAFETY CHAIN

CompetentNot Yet Competent

3.3 Swipe ASIC card to LOG ON

CompetentNot Yet Competent

3.4 Press the MANUAL CONTROL button on the LCD touch screen. The canopy and auto levelling arm will automatically retract

CompetentNot Yet Competent

3.5 All non-essential personnel should have left the aerobridge cabin area

CompetentNot Yet Competent

3.6 Pulling the joystick towards you drive the aerobridge back 2-3 metres from the aircraft

CompetentNot Yet Competent

3.7 Once the aircraft has pushed back and the tug disconnected, select the HOME & PRE-POSITION button on the LCD touch screen

CompetentNot Yet Competent

3.8 Check that the area beneath the aerobridge and the stairs is clear of personnel and equipment before returning the aerobridge to HOME position

CompetentNot Yet Competent

3.9 Select the HOME button on the LCD touch screen

CompetentNot Yet Competent

3.10 Press and hold the green PRE-SELECT button next to the joystick until the aerobridge reaches the HOME Position and the message BRIDGE IS HOME SWIPE OFF TO TURN BRIDGE OFF is displayed

CompetentNot Yet Competent

3.11 Swipe-off to turn the aerobridge OFF

CompetentNot Yet Competent

4. Communication, Reporting, Safety and Emergency Procedures

4.0 Reporting of aerobridge faults or malfunctions during operations to the DIA ADM

CompetentNot Yet Competent

4.1 Ensure all incidents are reported to DIA

CompetentNot Yet Competent

4.2 In the event of an emergency the DIA ADM is to be contacted immediately, an ARFF if necessary

CompetentNot Yet Competent

4.3 Operator is aware of potential hazards associated with the operation of the aerobridge

CompetentNot Yet Competent

4.4 Aerobridge Operator communicates with ground staff prior to docking of the aerobridge, and aware to respond to instructions received from Ground Crew

CompetentNot Yet Competent

4.5 Aerobridge Operator continues to monitor aerobridgeduring refuelling and loading/unloading so that they are able to respond to any critical alarms that occur

CompetentNot Yet Competent

4.6 Aware the engineers service stairs (“Jacobs ladder”) are not used for the movement of passengers and other unauthorised persons, or for the carriage of goods to or from the apron; and that the stairs are not used while the aerobridge is moving

CompetentNot Yet Competent

4.7 Ensures that all personnel and equipment are clear of the aerobridge movement area during aerobridge operations

CompetentNot Yet Competent

4.8 Manual operating procedures are adopted when Pre-position operating procedures are not able to be used

CompetentNot Yet Competent

4.9 Aware aircraft door must not be opened until docking is completed; and the canopy and auto leveler have been deployed

CompetentNot Yet Competent

4.10 Never goes into manual control with the aircraft door open

CompetentNot Yet Competent

Overall Record of Practical Training

1. Operator has read Aerobridge Operating Guide and Procedures

Date Completed *

Authorised Trainer *

2. Operator is aware of ‘Aerobridge Conditions of Use’ and responsibility of the Aerobridge Operator

Date Completed *

Authorised Trainer *

3. Aerobridge familiarisation; induction on general aerobridge Safety Rulesand apron safety procedures

Date Completed *

Authorised Trainer *

4. The operation and functions of the aerobridge Control Console

Date Completed *

Authorised Trainer *

5. Familiar with the interconnection of safety devices involved with the operation of the aerobridge

Date Completed *

Authorised Trainer *

6. Has undergone hands on operation of the aerobridge under the supervision of an Authorised Trainer and recorded this information in the table provided below (a minimum of three dockings and three retractions, including a manual docking).

Date Completed *

Authorised Trainer *

7. Is familiar with DIA accident/ incident reporting procedures

Date Completed *

Authorised Trainer *

8. Is aware of procedures for Reporting problems and/or malfunctions to the DIA

Date Completed *

Authorised Trainer *

I have completed the Online Inductions *

YesNo - Please email me the induction links

Comments

Manager or Supervisor Email Address *Click Submit to forward your training log for Supervisor Acknowledgement

Supervisor Acknowledgement

To be completed by a company Manager or Supervisor only:

I *PRINT NAME

of *COMPANY

Acknowledge that *APPLICANTS NAME

on this date is competent in their duties that pertain to use of the Fixed Aerobridge and that they ha ve completed practical training in a ccordance with DIA/ADG requirements and is ready to conduct the Online Induction and Assessment.

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