CONDITIONS

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

OBJECTIVE

1. Understand how to plan where to stand to direct the aircraft, so you can see and be easily seen by the pilot, and you won't have to move while the aircraft taxi.
2. How to assist the Flight Line Supervisor in planning the best parking areas, and taxiway paths to use.

TRAINING AND EVALUATION

Training Outline

1. Determine the proper position to stand, where you can be seen and not have to move as aircraft are directed to the ramp area.
1. The proper place to stand is on the outside corner of a taxiway intersection. The aircraft will taxi off the runway toward you and turn the direction you give them, and not cross the centerline.
2. When the aircraft is approaching the ramp area, contact the aircraft by radio to find out if the pilot is going to refuel before parking the aircraft.
3. Direct the aircraft to the refueling area first, and then back to the staging area to park.
2. Determine the proper place to stand when parking an aircraft.
1. The proper place to stand is ahead of the aircraft, off center; on the side opposite from the direction you want the pilot to turn.
2. Never stand directly in front of the prop, and hope the brakes hold.
3. Park the aircraft on the paved part of the ramp area, if possible.
3. Try to choose taxiway paths that don't cross or traffic goes both ways.
1. Use different entry and exit from the parking ramp area.
2. Use different sections of taxiways so the traffic will be one way.

Additional Information

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

Evaluation Preparation

Setup:

None

Brief Student:

Explain safety procedures for use on the flight line and what to watch for.

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.