CONDITIONS

You are a new/old member on a mission, and are asked to be a Flight Line Marshaller.

OBJECTIVE

1. Know how to be a wing walker and how to properly help the tower.

TRAINING AND EVALUATION

Training Outline

1. Since you will be moving aircraft in and out of congested spaces, you should always have another person act as your wing walker.
1. A wing walker is essential, because it is impossible for the marshaller to see all the extremities of the aircraft from the marshalling position. Using a wing walker is most important when marshalling an aircraft into a close parking spot.
2. As the marshaller, you have the ultimate responsibility for the aircraft. If you lose contact with your wing walker, or you do not understand the directions being given by the wing walker, stop immediately. Verify that you have adequate clearance.
3. If you are working as a wing walker, always maintain eye contact with the marshaller. The same hand signals that you used to direct a pilot should be used to direct the person marshalling. Use crisp and distinct hand signals and vocalize the situation if necessary. Do not hesitate to call out "STOP" if you see a problem or are unsure of the clearances.
2. Since you will be moving aircraft in and out of congested spaces, you should always have another person act as your wing walker.
1. A wing walker is essential, because it is impossible for you to see all the extremities of the aircraft from the tow position. Using a wing walker is most important when pushing an aircraft back into a hangar or another parking spot.
2. As the tow operator, you have the ultimate responsibility for the aircraft. If you lose contact with your wing walker, or you do not understand the directions being given by the wing walker, stop immediately. Verify that you have adequate clearance.
3. If you are working as a wing walker, always maintain eye contact with the tower. The same hand signals that you used to direct a pilot should be used to direct the person towing. Use crisp and distinct hand signals and vocalize the situation if necessary. Do not hesitate to call out "STOP" if you see a problem or are unsure of the clearances.
3. Since we do not have tugs, a tow team is necessary to help both the tower and wing walkers to get our aircraft from one point to another. In some cases the tower can move an aircraft by themselves, but help makes the move easier and safer.
1. The tow team will be properly positioned at aircraft push-points.
2. Their only job is to push. This frees the tower and wing walker to doing only their assigned jobs.
3. The tow team will carry chocks during the towing operation in case of an emergency.
4. After stopping, hold the aircraft in position until it is properly chocked.

Additional Information

More detailed information on this topic is available in the Mission Flight Line Reference Text.

Evaluation Preparation

Setup:

Parked aircraft, three wing walkers

Brief Student:

Position a wing walker at each wing tip and the tail.

Evaluation

Trainee must receive a pass on all performance measures to qualify in this task. If the individual fails any measure, show what was done wrong and how to do it correctly.