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| Aviation Ground Services Attendant Overview | | | Aviation Ground Services Attendant Overview Aviation Ground Services Attendants working in aircraft servicing environments. Aviation Ground Services Attendants are employed by passenger and cargo airline operators and have wide-ranging responsibilities, including loading and unloading payloads, operating ground equipment such as belt loaders, push trucks, tractors, ground power units, and air start equipment, loading specialized goods and equipment, repositioning and moving aircraft and de-icing procedures. Aviation Ground Services Attendants working for passenger airline operators are also called to assist passengers, connect and operate passenger loading equipment, and service lavatory and potable water systems.Aviation Ground Services Attendants work with a variety of aircraft types and are thoroughly familiar with safe work practices, and rules and regulations that apply to their work. Certification Requirements To qualify for certification with CAMC, the applicant must possess the necessary knowledge and skills and have successfully performed the required mandatory tasks and sub-tasks within the logbook. The certification is divided into two (2) levels. Level I tasks represent the basic certification requirement that all candidates must meet. Level II certification requires the completion of additional mandatory tasks. In addition, all applicants for Level I must acquire a minimum of twelve (12) months experience in the occupation, based on full-time employment. The same twelve (12) months experience requirement also applies to the Level II certification. The tasks in the logbook were made as generic as possible to accommodate the largest amount of work environments and equipment/tools but do not necessarily cover all tasks performed by individuals. Evaluator Instructions An Evaluator is an aviation practitioner with experience in the same occupation as the applicant seeking registration; who can attest that the applicant has accomplished the required tasks competently. Evaluators are appointed by the Council based on recommendations by the applicant’s employer. To nominate an individual for evaluator status, the employer must forward a formal letter of nomination to the CAMC Registrar, along with a completed Evaluator Data Form. A resume outlining the individual’s background and experience in the occupation is also required. Individuals approved by the Council to act as evaluators receive a copy of the national occupational standard as well as a certificate and wallet card confirming their status as an evaluator. The duties of the evaluator include:- Supervising the applicant performing the task/subtask.
- Filling in the appropriate Evaluator Data Sheet in the logbook.
- Attesting that the applicant has completed each task/subtask in a satisfactory manner and in compliance with the current standards including:
- Meeting the appropriate knowledge requirements for the level of certification;
- Selecting and properly using the correct tools;
- Performing the task without supervision;
- Completing all necessary documentation.
The evaluator is responsible for ensuring that the applicant meets all of the requirements for certification, including training, experience and knowledge requirement levels to carry out the mandatory tasks and sub-tasks. Any supporting documentation that can attest to the candidates work experience and education (e.g., certificates, diplomas, letter of employment) should be included.Tasks Common to Most Aviation Ground Services Attendants (note that sub-tasks for each task are not shown below) Block A — Safety: Accident and Injury Prevention
Task 1 - Demonstrate Safe Working Practices and Techniques
Task 2 – Perform Emergency Procedures Block B — Security
Task 3 - Observe Security Measures Block C — Basic Knowledge
Task 4 – Apply General Knowledge of Aircraft to Perform Job Function
Task 5 – Assist Passengers
Task 6 – Communicate Effectively Block D — Aircraft-Specific Knowledge
Block 7 – Apply Specific Knowledge of Aircraft to Perform Job Function Block E — Waster Water
Task 8 – Service Aircraft Lavatory
Task 9 – Service Lavatory Vehicle
Block F — Potable Water
Task 10 – Service Aircraft Potable Water System Block G — Ground Equipment Specific Knowledge
Task 11 – Operate Ground Equipment Block H — Law, Policies, Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures
Task 12 – Follow Laws, Policies, Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures Block I — Aircraft Movements
Task 13 – Guide Aircraft on Arrival and Departure Block J — Payload Handling
Task 14 – Load and Unload Payload Block K — Grooming
Task 15 – Groom Aircraft Block L — De-Ice Procedures
Task 16 – De-Ice Aircraft | | |
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