SPD-GO | Silver Professional Ramp & Ground Operations Diploma
An intensive two-year applied diploma qualifying ramp agents and turnaround coordinators in airfield safety, aircraft marshalling, GSE positioning, and airside turnaround logistics.
About This Course
Program Overview:
The Silver Professional Ramp & Ground Operations Diploma (SPD-GO) is an intensive, two-year applied technical career program developed under the Echo Operating System (EOS). It qualifies ramp agents, aircraft marshals, and turnaround coordinators across 4 training semesters comprising 20 accredited modules covering airfield safety, ground support equipment (GSE), and aircraft turnaround coordination under IATA AHM guidelines.
Core Training Pillars & Delivery:
- Airfield Safety & Ramp Regulations: Airside driving rules (ADP), Foreign Object Debris/Damage (FOD) prevention, apron hazard identification, jet blast safety zones, and personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance.
- Aircraft Marshalling & Chocking Procedures: Standard ICAO hand signals, daylight and night wand marshalling, precise aircraft parking stop positions, safety chocking, and grounding/earthing protocols.
- Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Fundamentals: Safe positioning and operation of GPU (Ground Power Units), ASU (Air Start Units), passenger boarding stairs, baggage conveyor belts, and pushback tug fundamentals.
- Turnaround Coordination (TRC) & Aircraft Servicing: Potable water servicing, lavatory servicing, fueling safety precautions, baggage loading sequence supervision, and on-time aircraft departure monitoring.
Accreditation:
Officially accredited and certified by the American Institute for Professional Education (AIPE) in strict alignment with IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM) and ICAO Annex 14 specifications.