# Ground Operations Crew

*/JobTypes/Ground_Operations_Crew*

## Neighborhood

### Related (delivered by)

- [Conduct post-flight activities](/Processes/Conduct_post-flight_activities) — delivered by · Processes

### Perform

- [Sort bags to flights by tag and routing](/Tasks/Sort_bags_to_flights_by_tag_and_routing) — perform · Tasks
- [Push back departing aircraft](/Tasks/Push_back_departing_aircraft) — perform · Tasks
- [Marshal Aircraft to and From Gate](/Tasks/Marshal_Aircraft_to_and_From_Gate) — perform · Tasks
- [Load and Unload Baggage and Cargo](/Tasks/Load_and_Unload_Baggage_and_Cargo) — perform · Tasks
- [Connect Ground Power and Air Units](/Tasks/Connect_Ground_Power_and_Air_Units) — perform · Tasks
- [Produce the loadsheet and load instruction report](/Tasks/Produce_the_loadsheet_and_load_instruction_report) — perform · Tasks
- [Conduct Foreign Object Debris Walkdowns on the Ramp](/Tasks/Conduct_Foreign_Object_Debris_Walkdowns_on_the_Ramp) — perform · Tasks
- [Operate Belt Loaders and Tugs During Turnarounds](/Tasks/Operate_Belt_Loaders_and_Tugs_During_Turnarounds) — perform · Tasks
- [Service Aircraft Lavatory and Water](/Tasks/Service_Aircraft_Lavatory_and_Water) — perform · Tasks
- [Guide aircraft to designated areas using hand signals, batons, or other methods.](/Tasks/Guide_aircraft_to_designated_areas_using_hand_signals,_batons,_or_other_methods.) — perform · Tasks
- [Load and unload baggage and cargo from aircraft](/Tasks/Load_and_unload_baggage_and_cargo_from_aircraft) — perform · Tasks
- [Load and unload baggage in baggage compartments.](/Tasks/Load_and_unload_baggage_in_baggage_compartments.) — perform · Tasks
- [Conduct Foreign Object Debris Checks](/Tasks/Conduct_Foreign_Object_Debris_Checks) — perform · Tasks
- [Connect Ground Power Unit](/Tasks/Connect_Ground_Power_Unit) — perform · Tasks
- [Marshal Aircraft to Gate](/Tasks/Marshal_Aircraft_to_Gate) — perform · Tasks
- [Operate Pushback Tractor](/Tasks/Operate_Pushback_Tractor) — perform · Tasks
- [Position Belt Loaders and Bag Carts](/Tasks/Position_Belt_Loaders_and_Bag_Carts) — perform · Tasks
- [Sort Baggage to Carousel and Connection](/Tasks/Sort_Baggage_to_Carousel_and_Connection) — perform · Tasks
- [Operate belt loaders, tugs, and baggage carts](/Tasks/Operate_belt_loaders,_tugs,_and_baggage_carts) — perform · Tasks
- [Connect ground power and pushback equipment](/Tasks/Connect_ground_power_and_pushback_equipment) — perform · Tasks
- [Sort and transfer baggage to and from terminals](/Tasks/Sort_and_transfer_baggage_to_and_from_terminals) — perform · Tasks
- [Service aircraft with water, lavatory, and cabin needs](/Tasks/Service_aircraft_with_water,_lavatory,_and_cabin_needs) — perform · Tasks
- [Secure cargo and verify load distribution](/Tasks/Secure_cargo_and_verify_load_distribution) — perform · Tasks

### Uses tool

- [Aviation Headsets](/Products/Aviation_Headsets) — uses tool · Products
- [Ground Power Unit](/Products/Ground_Power_Unit) — uses tool · Products
- [Marshalling Wands](/Products/Marshalling_Wands) — uses tool · Products
- [Aircraft pushback or tow tractors](/Products/Aircraft_pushback_or_tow_tractors) — uses tool · Products
- [Ground power units for aircraft](/Products/Ground_power_units_for_aircraft) — uses tool · Products
- [Baggage Tug and Cart](/Products/Baggage_Tug_and_Cart) — uses tool · Products
- [Belt loaders](/Products/Belt_loaders) — uses tool · Products
- [Cart, baggage - passenger](/Products/Cart,_baggage_-_passenger) — uses tool · Products
- [Belt loader trucks](/Products/Belt_loader_trucks) — uses tool · Products
- [Aircraft Tug](/Products/Aircraft_Tug) — uses tool · Products

### Required skills

- [Ground Support Equipment Operation](/Skills/Ground_Support_Equipment_Operation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Aircraft Marshalling Signals](/Skills/Aircraft_Marshalling_Signals) — requires skill · Skills
- [Radio Communication Procedures](/Skills/Radio_Communication_Procedures) — requires skill · Skills
- [Time Management Under Deadline Pressure](/Skills/Time_Management_Under_Deadline_Pressure) — requires skill · Skills
- [Team Coordination](/Skills/Team_Coordination) — requires skill · Skills
- [Aircraft Marshalling Hand Signals](/Skills/Aircraft_Marshalling_Hand_Signals) — requires skill · Skills
- [Baggage Weight and Balance Loading](/Skills/Baggage_Weight_and_Balance_Loading) — requires skill · Skills
- [Defensive Ground Vehicle Operation](/Skills/Defensive_Ground_Vehicle_Operation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Ramp Radio Communication](/Skills/Ramp_Radio_Communication) — requires skill · Skills
- [Ground Equipment Operation](/Skills/Ground_Equipment_Operation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Load Securing](/Skills/Load_Securing) — requires skill · Skills
- [Baggage and Cargo Handling](/Skills/Baggage_and_Cargo_Handling) — requires skill · Skills
- [Aircraft Marshaling](/Skills/Aircraft_Marshaling) — requires skill · Skills

### Engage in

- [Marshal Aircraft Into and Out of Gate Positions](/Activities/Marshal_Aircraft_Into_and_Out_of_Gate_Positions) — engage in · Activities
- [Load and Unload Baggage and Cargo Holds](/Activities/Load_and_Unload_Baggage_and_Cargo_Holds) — engage in · Activities
- [Perform Aircraft Pushback With Headset Communication](/Activities/Perform_Aircraft_Pushback_With_Headset_Communication) — engage in · Activities
- [Marshal Aircraft to and From Gate](/Activities/Marshal_Aircraft_to_and_From_Gate) — engage in · Activities
- [Load and Unload Baggage and Cargo](/Activities/Load_and_Unload_Baggage_and_Cargo) — engage in · Activities
- [Marshal Aircraft to Gate](/Activities/Marshal_Aircraft_to_Gate) — engage in · Activities
- [Operate Pushback Tractor](/Activities/Operate_Pushback_Tractor) — engage in · Activities
- [Conduct Foreign Object Debris Walk](/Activities/Conduct_Foreign_Object_Debris_Walk) — engage in · Activities

### Requires ability

- [Static Strength](/Ability/Static_Strength) — requires ability · Ability
- [Auditory Attention](/Ability/Auditory_Attention) — requires ability · Ability
- [Multilimb Coordination](/Ability/Multilimb_Coordination) — requires ability · Ability
- [Peripheral Vision](/Ability/Peripheral_Vision) — requires ability · Ability
- [Spatial Awareness in Tight Spaces](/Ability/Spatial_Awareness_in_Tight_Spaces) — requires ability · Ability
- [Physical Stamina for Heavy Lifting](/Ability/Physical_Stamina_for_Heavy_Lifting) — requires ability · Ability
- [Sustained Attention Under Time Pressure](/Ability/Sustained_Attention_Under_Time_Pressure) — requires ability · Ability
- [Physical Stamina](/Ability/Physical_Stamina) — requires ability · Ability
- [Manual Dexterity](/Ability/Manual_Dexterity) — requires ability · Ability
- [Hand-Eye Coordination](/Ability/Hand-Eye_Coordination) — requires ability · Ability

### Required knowledge

- [Aircraft Loading Procedures](/Knowledge/Aircraft_Loading_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Airport Ramp Safety Regulations](/Knowledge/Airport_Ramp_Safety_Regulations) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Airside Vehicle Operating Rules](/Knowledge/Airside_Vehicle_Operating_Rules) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Dangerous Goods Handling Rules](/Knowledge/Dangerous_Goods_Handling_Rules) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Dangerous-goods handling rules](/Knowledge/Dangerous-goods_handling_rules) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Airport Ramp Safety](/Knowledge/Airport_Ramp_Safety) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Aircraft Type Servicing Points](/Knowledge/Aircraft_Type_Servicing_Points) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Weight and Balance Limits](/Knowledge/Weight_and_Balance_Limits) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Aircraft Loading Limits](/Knowledge/Aircraft_Loading_Limits) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Ramp Safety Procedures](/Knowledge/Ramp_Safety_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Pushback and Marshaling Signals](/Knowledge/Pushback_and_Marshaling_Signals) — requires knowledge · Knowledge

### Uses software

- [Ramp Load Control Application](/Software/Ramp_Load_Control_Application) — uses software · Software
- [Baggage Reconciliation System](/Software/Baggage_Reconciliation_System) — uses software · Software
- [Departure Control System](/Software/Departure_Control_System) — uses software · Software
- [Handheld Baggage Scanning System](/Software/Handheld_Baggage_Scanning_System) — uses software · Software

### Type of

- [Baggage Porters and Bellhops](/Occupations/Baggage_Porters_and_Bellhops) — type of · Occupations
- [Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors and Ramp Agents](/Occupations/Aircraft_Cargo_Handling_Supervisors_and_Ramp_Agents) — type of · Occupations
- [Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors](/Occupations/Aircraft_Cargo_Handling_Supervisors) — type of · Occupations

### Problems this exposes

- [ramp safety/FOD and GSE-to-aircraft damage risk under time pressure](/Problems/ramp_safety%2FFOD_and_GSE-to-aircraft_damage_risk_under_time_pressure) — exposes problem · Problems
- [weight-and-balance load-sheet coordination with the flight deck](/Problems/weight-and-balance_load-sheet_coordination_with_the_flight_deck) — exposes problem · Problems
- [irregular-ops rebooking of gate/equipment when a flight is delayed or swapped](/Problems/irregular-ops_rebooking_of_gate%2Fequipment_when_a_flight_is_delayed_or_swapped) — exposes problem · Problems
- [de-icing sequencing and holdover-time tracking in winter ops](/Problems/de-icing_sequencing_and_holdover-time_tracking_in_winter_ops) — exposes problem · Problems
- [meeting aircraft turn times when baggage/cargo loading and pushback stack up at the gate](/Problems/meeting_aircraft_turn_times_when_baggage%2Fcargo_loading_and_pushback_stack_up_at_the_gate) — exposes problem · Problems