Aircraft Ground Deicing Training Courses

De/Anti-Icing training course covering all qualification levels from DI-L10 to DI-L70

Introduction

Aircraft & Ground De & Anti Icing courses are provided to cover all levels of De-Icing operatives and management and provides participants with the detailed knowledge and skills required to De & Anti-ice an aircraft. The courses cover the basic theories of the subject including fluids, equipment, weather and aerodynamics. The courses are designed to be conformant with the latest SAE International requirements for all qualification levels.

We offer training for the following SAE qualification levels:

  • DI-L50 - Deicing Coordinator

  • DI-L60 - Fluid Quality Inspector (Laboratory staff only)

  • DI-L70 - Head of Deicing Training

  • DI-L80 - Flight Crew (Winter Operations)

  • DI-L80B - Cabin Crew (Icing Awareness)

  • DI-L50 - Deicing Coordinator

  • DI-L60 - Fluid Quality Inspector (Laboratory staff only)

  • DI-L70 - Head of Deicing Training

  • DI-L80 - Flight Crew (Winter Operations)

  • DI-L80B - Cabin Crew (Icing Awareness)

Our de/anti-icing courses are highly practical, and are based on the latest industry standards and best practices. Supported by relevant real-world examples and case studies, participants gain an insight and understanding of de/anti-icing processes, why they are so important, and how to manage the risks and safety implications surrounding winter aircraft operations.

Note: Topics & duration will depend on respective SAE "Level of Qualification"

For management and supervisory ground staff, we can also offer our Aircraft Deicing Management Course, ideal for non-spraying management and supervisory teams who are required to oversee the the de/anti-icing process.

  • 1. Why is it important?

    Removal of all contamination from aircraft surfaces during cold and freezing weather is a must. The industry operates the "clean aircraft" concept to ensure that safety is never compromised and that all contamination is removed prior to flight.

  • 2. Who should attend?

    De-Icing Operator, De-Icing vehicle driver, De-Icing Supervisor, Inspector, Instructor, Coordinator & Head of Training. We can also provide training for Flight & Cabin Crew. See SAE AS6286 section 3.2 "Levels of Qualification" for applicable levels.

    Please note: we only provide this training course for our clients as an 'in company' training course. Unfortunately, we don't offer this course for private individuals.

  • 3. Course objectives

    To provide participants with a detailed knowledge and skills required to De & Anti-Ice an aircraft.

Key topics

  • Standards, Regulations & Recommendations

  • Aircraft Performance

  • Effects Of Frost, Ice, Snow, Slush & Fluids

  • Meteorological Considerations

  • Techniques & Checks

  • Safety & Human Factors

  • Safety Reporting, Investigation & Aircraft Damage

  • Emergency Procedures

  • Trained & Qualified Personnel

  • Continuous Improvement

  • Principles Of Human Factors

  • Principles Of Aircraft Weight & Balance

  • Performance Monitoring, On-Time Performance (OTP) & Quality Management

  • Preparing for Theorectical and Practical Training (DI-L40/DI-L70 only)

  • Instructor Techniques (DI-L40/DI-L70 only)

  • De-Icing Coordinator briefing (DI-L50 only)

High Quality Training Materials

Transferring knowledge and skills through the training process can be a demanding activity. Regulation and industry best practice demands that the standard of training is always high.

We supply several organisations with training material for a range of ground operations and ground handling training. Whether it's off the shelf or bespoke, our material is designed to not only be compliant and up-to-date, but also relevant, easy to follow and engaging.

To that make sure that the course material is fully absorbed we have placed an intense focus on producing high quality training materials that can be referred back to by the student whenever they need.

The quality and variety of material, that is used within the training environment, is essential for maintaining engagement, and delivering your training objectives.

Writing training material can be a complex and time-consuming job for any organisation. Ensuring that content is aligned, compliant and appropriately approved can be an arduous task at the best of times, but ensuring that it's also interesting and effective makes it more of a challenge, but we are here to help you.

This is a highly cost effective method of outsourcing a critical but time-consuming task. Whether we design your sessions, train your instructors to deliver our material or whether we deliver it in its entirety, we are likely to have a solution that will meet your requirement.

Typically, material sets can include any or all of:

  • Participants Guide - provides supplementary, lower level detail to complement the instructors presentation

  • Instructors Guide - includes lesson plans and a step by step guide on each session

  • Slide Pack - includes comprehensive visual aids and high level information for participants

  • Hand-outs - exercises and relevant information for participants

Ready to work together?

Get in touch with us today if this training course sounds right for your workforce and we will get back to you for a consultation.

Alternatively, should you have any specific requirements we would be happy to carry out a detailed training needs analysis to establish what best suits your organisation.

Please note: we only provide this training course for our clients as an 'in company' training course. Unfortunately, we don't offer this course for private individuals.

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