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This page brings together the core of the airport trade so you can quickly get an overview when you study or need to explain the trade. Use it as a map of what the work is about.
Airport work is about getting the aircraft safely and on time through its time on the ground. It requires many specialized teams working in step under time pressure, and safety never gives way to pace.
| Concept | Short explanation |
|---|---|
| Ground handling | All the work around the aircraft while it is on the ground |
| Ramp | The strictly regulated area around the planes |
| Security | Protection against malicious acts: access and checks |
| Color fastness | Goods that can become dangerous in the air and require special rules |
| Pushback | To push the plane backwards away from the parking spot |
Draw an aircraft's ground course: arrival, unloading, preparation, loading, departure — and put words to who does what when. Practice giving and acknowledging short messages. It is the sequence and communication you need to know by heart.
“Learn the flight sequence on the ground by heart — then you always know where you are in the chain and what comes next.”