GOM 05

There is decreasing use of third party handling companies to handle ground operations in today's airline industry.

• True

• False

Establishing an SMS is one of the key roles of the Station Manager.

• True

• False

The objective of ERM is to support the SMS in its goal to make safety an established component of the company's culture

• True

• False

What is the definition of “ground handling” at an airport?

• The maintenance of landside facilities and security checkpoints.

• The execution of health and safety programming for all airline staff.

• The tasks necessary to de-escalate emergency situations and threat in the airport terminal.

• The activities required to service a parked aircraft on arrival and get it ready for departure.

What is the primary purpose of the AHM 630?

• To provide in-person consulting services to IATA members on passenger and baggage handling.

• To offer companies with industry best practices guidance materials on aircraft handing operations.

• To transition ground handling procedures to ground service providers.

• To ensure opportunities for professional development and networking on cargo warehouse handling procedures.

What are the two main elements of passenger handling?

• Ramp handling and cargo handling

• Airside and landside handling

• Check-in and boarding procedures

• Catering and cleaning procedures

Who is responsible for the creation of a Safety Management System (SMS)?

• Corporate Management

• Station Managers

• Ground Operations Crews

• Handling Agents

What is the purpose of a ULD?

• To provide up-to-date forecasting on station safety issues

• To automate ground handling operations

• To secure and ease the load and unload operations of baggage and cargo

• To de-ice aircraft with fluids such as Propylene or Ethylene Glycol