1. Flight Line Operations
Developed as part of the National Emergency Services Curriculum Project

2. What is the Flight Line Staff Responsible For?
Flight line operations is much more than just marshalling aircraft - it’s also:
Record Keeping
Coordination with the FBO
Airport Surveys
Flight Line Supervision

3. 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

4. Coordination With the FBO
Parking Operations
Fire guard duties
Flight line security
Fueling procedures and payment methods
Maintenance
Vehicle operations

5. 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

6. Flight line Supervision
Brief the Marshallers
Identify qualified personnel
sufficient numbers for mission mgmt.
Ensure proper use & wear of safety gear
Ensure use of proper signals on flight line
Coordination with flight crews
Startup & shutdown procedures

7. Flight line Supervision continued
Provide regular breaks & hydration
Report taxi, takeoff, & landing times
Ensure proper usage of local, portable, firefighting equipment
Document fuel reimbursement procedures
Report any mishaps immediately

8. Signalman’s Position

9. Flightline hand signals
2.5
Objective 2.7 – Discuss basic safety around the aircraft, including flightline hand signals.
Back up the pilot. If you see someone giving these signals and the pilot doesn’t see them, say something! [More signals in MART Chapter 2 and the Flight Guide.]
Outward motion with thumbs
PULL CHOCKS
Hands out making a pulling motion
COME AHEAD
Inward motion with thumbs
INSERT CHOCKS
Circle with hand
START ENGINE

10. Flightline hand signals
Motion forward, pointing left
TURN LEFT
Motion forward, pointing right
TURN RIGHT
Thumb up
ALL CLEAR - O.K.
Downward motion with palms
SLOW DOWN

11. Flightline hand signals
Crossing hands over head
EMERGENCY STOP
Hands crossed above head
STOP
Slash throat with finger
CUT ENGINE

12. QUESTIONS?
THINK SAFETY!