Profession aircraft marshaller

Aircraft marshallers signal pilots to assist them in operations such as turning, slowing down, stopping, and shutting down engines. They lead aircrafts to their parking stands or to the runway. They also indicate directions to the pilots by driving a "follow-me" car.

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Personality Type

• Realistic / Investigative
• Realistic / Conventional
• Realistic / Social
• Social / Enterprising
• Enterprising / Conventional
• Conventional / Realistic

Knowledge

• Ramp safety requirements

  Thoroughly understand ramp safety requirements and procedures.

• Dangers of marshalling activity

  Understand the dangers and difficulties that accompany marshalling activity, including noise, dust, ingestions or vehicle collisions.

• Civil aviation regulations

  Know civil aviation regulations, rules and signals, including marshalling signals.

• Aircraft marshalling signals

  The arm and hand gestures used to guide aircraft according to official marshalling procedures.

Skills

• Identify airport safety hazards

  Spot threats related to security at the airport and apply procedures to counteract them in a quick, safe, and efficient way.

• Operate radio equipment

  Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio equipment correctly.

• Perform necessary checks before moving aircraft onto stand

  Perform a series of standard checks before bringing aircraft into a stand; check service equipment and check for oil/fuel spills; check activities on adjacent stands, etc.

• Ensure efficient communication in air traffic services

  Ensure the implementation of an efficient communication exchange in air traffic services (ATS) involving airport movement areas. Follow procedures within the network.

• Work in an aviation team

  Work confidently in a group in general aviation services, in which each individual operates in their own area of responsibility to reach a common goal, such as a good customer interaction, air safety, and aircraft maintenance.

• Apply airport standards and regulations

  Know and apply the accepted standards and regulations for European airports. Apply knowledge to enforce airport rules, regulations, and the Airport Safety Plan.

• Comply with air traffic control operations

  Act in compliance with instruction provided by air traffic controllers.

• Operate follow-me vehicles

  Drive the 'follow me'-vehicle in a safe and efficient manner in order to marshal the aircraft through a designated area.

• Execute necessary procedures prior to take off

  Perform a series of actions prior to aircraft take-off; this includes activities such as starting the main and auxiliary engines and correctly positioning the chocks, FOD check, unplugging GPU.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB