Flight Line Operations
Developed as part of the National
Emergency Services Curriculum Project
FLO.PPT
Last Revised: 21 July 2002
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What is the Flight Line
Staff Responsible For?
• Flight line operations is much more than
just marshalling aircraft - it’s also:
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FLO.PPT
Record Keeping
Coordination with the FBO
Airport Surveys
Flight Line Supervision
Last Revised: 21 July 2002
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Record Keeping
• Supervisor’s log
• Reimbursement procedures
– Do you have a credit card on file or is the wing
billed?
– Do the crews pay their own expenses initially
• Other reporting requirements
FLO.PPT
Last Revised: 21 July 2002
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Coordination With the FBO
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Parking Operations
Fire guard duties
Flight line security
Fueling procedures and payment methods
Maintenance
Vehicle operations
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Airport Surveys
• Hazards
- taxiway/runway restrictions
- other regular operations
- birds
• Unique Procedures
• Parking areas & taxi routes
- determine best of each
- identification on airport map
• Coordination with air operations staff
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Last Revised: 21 July 2002
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Flight line Supervision
• Brief the Marshallers
• Identify qualified personnel
- sufficient numbers for mission mgmt.
• Insure proper use & wear of safety gear
• Insure use of proper signals on flight line
- Coordination with flight crews
- Startup & shutdown procedures
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Flight line Supervision
continued
• Provide regular breaks & hydration
• Report taxi, takeoff, & landing times
• Insure proper usage of local, portable,
firefighting equipment
• Document fuel reimbursement procedures
• Report any mishaps immediately
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Last Revised: 21 July 2002
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QUESTIONS?
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