Launch Your Aviation Career: Introduction to Airport Ground Handling

Master the fundamentals of ground operations and become an essential part of the aviation industry.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the role and importance of ground handling in aviation safety.

  • Decode common aviation terminology, acronyms, and the ICAO phonetic alphabet.

  • Identify key airport zones (landside vs. airside) and aircraft movement phases.

  • Recognize different aircraft types and their impact on ground operations.

  • Apply basic safety and security principles on the ramp.

  • New hires starting their career in ground operations.

  • Career changers seeking entry into the aviation industry.

  • Airport/airline staff in adjacent roles seeking cross-training.

  • Aviation students and graduates.

Who is This Course For?

Course Overview

  • Module 1: Introduction to Ground Handling & Aviation Terminology

  • Module 2: The Airport Environment (Zones, Codes, Geography)

  • Module 3: Aircraft Fundamentals (Types, Movements, Turnaround Process)

  • Module 4: Key Operational Concepts (UTC, Communication, Documentation)

  • Final Assessment

Why Train with GPS Aviation?

  • Industry-Expert Authored

    Content developed by seasoned aviation professionals.

  • Interactive & Engaging

    Modern e-learning with interactive scenarios and quizzes (include a small screenshot or GIF of your Articulate Rise course in action

  • Flexible Learning:

    Self-paced, accessible on any device.

  • Certificate of Completion

    Recognized credential to enhance resumes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Approximately 2-3 hours, at your own pace.

  • Yes, a certificate of completion is awarded upon passing the final assessment.

  • You only need a modern web browser and an internet connection.

Register

Register