Apron Movement Control
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Course Description
Apron Movement Control (AMC) Training is essential for managing ground operations at airports, particularly in the areas surrounding aircraft movement on the apron. This training focuses on ensuring safety, efficiency, and effective coordination among various stakeholders, including ground handlers, flight crews, and air traffic control.
Apron movement control refers to the management of aircraft, vehicles, and personnel on the airport apron, which is the area where aircraft are parked, loaded, and serviced. Effective apron movement control is crucial for ensuring safety, efficiency, and coordination among various stakeholders in ground operations.
- Introduction to Apron Movement Control (AMC)
- Aviation Knowldge
- Get to Know Closer With AMC
- The Basic Law of AMC
- What’s Different Between AMC and Ground Handling?
- Apron’s Marks and Signs
- Configuration of Aircraft Parking Stand
- Ground Incident and Accident
- Practical Exercises and Case Studies
- Final Assessment and Certification
Apron Controllers: These individuals are directly responsible for controlling and coordinating the movement of aircraft and vehicles on the apron to prevent collisions and ensure smooth ground operations.
Ground Operations Supervisors: Personnel who oversee ground handling operations, including aircraft parking, servicing, and marshalling, often require training in apron movement control to enhance coordination between teams.
Ramp Agents: Ground staff who handle baggage, fueling, and aircraft servicing, ensuring that their movements and tasks are coordinated safely with aircraft movements on the apron.
Air Traffic Control (ATC) Support Staff: ATC personnel or those supporting them in managing the flow of aircraft on the apron, ensuring that aircraft are guided safely between gates, stands, and runways.
Ground Handling Companies: Companies that provide ground support services at airports, including pushback, refueling, catering, and baggage handling. Training ensures their staff can operate safely in coordination with apron controllers.
Airport Operations Personnel: Individuals responsible for overall airport ground operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of all vehicles and personnel in airside areas.
Military Personnel: In military airbases, personnel responsible for controlling aircraft movement on the apron and ensuring that military aircraft are safely maneuvered and parked.
Airport Safety Officers: Safety officers responsible for enforcing safety regulations and monitoring ground operations to prevent incidents on the apron.
- Minimum formal education of high school/equivalent
- Physically and mentally healthy (stated by a certificate from a government doctor)
- Certificate of being free from drugs
- Certificate of not being color blind
- Able to speak English passively