Ground Support Equipment Operations

Operate Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to provide ramp/technical ramp services to turn around aircraft according to flight schedules

Type

Domain

Competency Area

Ground Handling Services and Operations

Levels

Operate Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Identify the different types of GSE used in ground handling services and operations

Apply safety precautionary measures when operating GSE

Prepare and set up GSE for ground handling services and operations

Operate GSE according to airline service requirements to support ground handling services and operations

Shut down GSE after ground handling services and operations

Monitor the use of Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Conduct safety checks on GSE

Plan and monitor the use of GSE for ground handling services and operations

Identify and report malfunctioning GSE to supervisors

Ensure optimal ground handling services and operations

Determine GSE to be deployed according to SLAs with airlines

Verify GSE performance against performance parameters

Troubleshoot and resolve any GSE abnormalities detected

Enhance ground handling services and operations

Analyse GSE performance according to their intended uses

Propose strategies to improve ground handling services and operations through implementation of new GSE

Recommend new GSE to be used for ground handling services and operations

Determine cost impact of implementing new GSE

Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the use and operation of new GSE