Ramp Equipment Operator Training
This short course covers selected airport ground support equipment, operational checks, airside safety and the procedures associated with equipment movement around an aircraft. Practical training is conducted subject to facility access and safety supervision.
Duration: 2 monthsEntry: Class 10 and prescribed driving licences
Who can join
The entry standard for the airport equipment driver course, printed before you ask.
| Requirement | What we ask for |
|---|---|
| Entry | 10th pass, plus an LMV licence at least a year old, and HMV |
| Age | 20 to 35 |
| Course length | 2 months |
| Roles it trains for | Ground support equipment operator, airside driving, aircraft turnaround |
What you will learn
Practical skills and safety
Learners are introduced to relevant categories of ground support equipment, such as tugs, belt loaders, loaders and ground power units. Training emphasises equipment familiarisation, pre-operation checks, movement and positioning principles, airside signage, towing precautions and safe practices in changing weather conditions.
Tugs and belt loaders
Main and lower deck loaders
Ground power units
Airside driving rules
Towing limits
Driving permit test
Training does not itself confer an airport driving permit; such permits are issued by the competent authority under its requirements.
The course
What this course is, and where it leads.
You learn to drive and operate step ladders, tugs, baggage and cargo carts, belt loaders, toilet and water carts, main and lower deck loaders, ambulift, air starter and ground power units.
You also learn airside driving rules, markings and signage, towing limits and weather precautions, and prepare for the airport driving permit test.
Fees and admissions. Course fees, payment schedules, refund terms and upcoming batch details are provided through the admissions office. Request the latest course information before submitting an application.
See the other seven courses on the courses page, and where IESP students now work on the jobs page. Training takes place at our Khalapur centre and our other centres.
Questions
Admissions, fees and career support
Applicants can request the current course brochure, fee schedule, refund terms and available intake dates from the admissions team. IESP provides course-relevant career guidance and recruitment preparation where available; successful employment depends on the employer’s independent hiring decision.
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What do I need to join the ramp equipment operator course?
10th pass, plus an LMV licence that is at least a year old, and HMV. You must be between 20 and 35.
What is the airport driving permit test?
Drivers who work airside need an airport driving permit. The course teaches airside driving rules, markings and signage so you can prepare for the test.
Can I join with 10th pass?
Yes, if you hold the licence. This is one of two courses open at 10th pass.
How long is the course?
Two months.
Where do students practise?
On the ground support equipment at our Khalapur centre, including the operator testing facility.
Is placement guaranteed?
No. Admission to a course does not guarantee an offer of employment. The admissions team can explain the assistance available for the selected course.