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Aviation Ground Crew Onboarding Checklist

Aviation · Onboarding & Training · Intermediate

Complete all modules before the employee works unsupervised on the ramp. Airside safety training is the first priority. GSE operator training must include practical driving assessment. FOD awareness is non-negotiable — it's everyone's job from day one.

39 items Ongoing — first 2–3 weeks 164 downloads Download PDF Use in App

A structured onboarding checklist for aviation ground handling supervisors training new ramp agents, baggage handlers, and ground crew. Covers airside safety rules, foreign object debris (FOD) awareness, ground support equipment (GSE) operator training, aircraft marshalling and pushback signals, fuelling safety, dangerous goods awareness, security identification display area (SIDA) badge requirements, and the unique hazards of working on an active airport ramp.

Aviation ground operations take place in one of the most hazardous work environments — jet engines, propellers, moving aircraft, GSE vehicles, and pressurised aircraft systems create immediate life-threatening risks. New ground crew must be thoroughly trained and assessed before working independently on the ramp. A single FOD incident or ramp accident can ground an aircraft and cost millions.

This checklist template is provided as a general-purpose resource and is not tailored to the regulatory requirements of any specific country, region, or jurisdiction. It is the responsibility of each organisation to review and adapt this template to ensure compliance with all applicable local laws and regulations. Miratag does not accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions, or for any actions taken based on this template.

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