Elements and Performance Criteria
- Pre-position aerobridge
- Key is turned to activate the aerobridge in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- Appropriate checks are made to ensure roll-door is down and apron is clear in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Where required, floodlights are activated in accordance with workplace procedures
- The aerobridge is pre-positioned for aircraft type in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- Roll-door is left in down position in readiness for aircraft arrival in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Dock with aircraft
- Open roll-door in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements in preparation for aircraft arrival
- After engine shutdown, aerobridge is manoeuvred towards the aircraft with the joystick in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures for the type of aircraft being docked
- Position of aerobridge is monitored and once in contact with aircraft, joystick is released
- Aerobridge is placed on auto level in accordance with manufacturers instructions
- Position is taken at aerobridge controls on arrival of the aircraft
- Aerobridge safety strap is retracted in accordance with workplace procedures
- Pre-operational checks of aerobridge are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- Retract from aircraft
- Aircraft door is opened and safety shoe positioned in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Remove safety shoe and relocate in accordance with workplace procedures
- Aerobridge safety strap is positioned in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- Aerobridge is backed off aircraft at least 1800 mm using the joystick in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures
- Canopy is retracted
- Canopy is lowered and locked into position in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions
- Aerobridge is turned on in accordance with manufacturers instructions
- Once aircraft has departed, the aerobridge's pre-position function is selected and the aerobridge is returned to PARK position
- Roll-door is closed to down position in accordance with regulatory requirements
- The aerobridge is turned off and the key is removed in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures