ARS ARS Personnel Training and Certification 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which US federal regulation governs airport ramp employee training requirements for commercial airports?
- 49 CFR Part 121
- 14 CFR Part 139 (Correct answer)
- 49 CFR Part 1542
- 14 CFR Part 91
Correct answer: 14 CFR Part 139
14 CFR Part 139 covers airport certification standards including required training programs for personnel conducting ground operations at commercial airports.
Question 2: How often must ramp safety training be recurrent for airport ground handling personnel under typical airline operational specifications?
- Every 6 months
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every 2 years
- Every 3 years
Correct answer: Annually
Most airline and ground handling company operational specifications require annual recurrent safety training to ensure ramp personnel remain current on procedures.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of an initial qualification program for new ramp service agents?
- To fulfill government background check requirements
- To ensure the agent can safely perform job duties before working independently (Correct answer)
- To assign the agent to a specific aircraft type only
- To issue the agent a federal airport identification badge
Correct answer: To ensure the agent can safely perform job duties before working independently
Initial qualification training ensures new ramp agents have the knowledge and demonstrated skills to perform their duties safely and without direct supervision.
Question 4: Who is responsible for maintaining training records for ramp service personnel at a certificated airport?
- The TSA agent on duty
- The employer or certificate holder (Correct answer)
- The FAA district office
- The individual employee
Correct answer: The employer or certificate holder
The employer or certificate holder is required to maintain accurate training records demonstrating each employee's qualifications and training completion dates.
Question 5: Which type of on-the-job training method involves a new ramp agent performing tasks while supervised by a qualified instructor?
- Computer-based training (CBT)
- Classroom lecture instruction
- Supervised hands-on training (OJT) (Correct answer)
- Self-directed study
Correct answer: Supervised hands-on training (OJT)
Supervised OJT (on-the-job training) pairs a new agent with a qualified instructor who observes and corrects performance in the actual work environment.
Question 6: A ramp agent's driving authorization on the AOA (Air Operations Area) requires completion of which specific training?
- General safety orientation only
- Airport movement area driver training and a driving test (Correct answer)
- A commercial driver's license course
- Aircraft pushback certification only
Correct answer: Airport movement area driver training and a driving test
AOA vehicle operators must complete airport-specific movement area driver training and pass a practical driving test before being authorized to drive on the AOA.
ARS ARS Personnel Training and Certification 1
Which US federal regulation governs airport ramp employee training requirements for commercial airports?