Aircraft towing
Aircraft towing - ANS-Most common way to move or reposition aircraft
Tow supervisor - ANS-Incomplete charge of tow team
Also acts as nose walker
Break operator - ANS-Applies aircraft breaks in case of an emergency
Must be alert and maintain eye contact with tow supervisor at all times
Tow vehicle operator - ANS-Must maintain a direct line of sight with the tow supervisor
at all times
Must be licensed and trained to drive a tow vehicle
Follow tow supervisor directions
Wing walkers - ANS-Required when moving aircraft in and out of hangers
Required and congested areas
Must maintain a direct line of sight with the tow supervisor at all times
Tail Walker - ANS-Ensures adequate tail Clarence while towing in congested areas
Required when backing aircraft
Must maintain a direct line of sight with the supervisor at all times
Tow panel operator - ANS-Monitors auxiliary power units (APU) operation and break
during power on tows (on some aircraft)
Aircraft towing - ANS-Most common way to move or reposition aircraft
Tow supervisor - ANS-Incomplete charge of tow team
Also acts as nose walker
Break operator - ANS-Applies aircraft breaks in case of an emergency
Must be alert and maintain eye contact with tow supervisor at all times
Tow vehicle operator - ANS-Must maintain a direct line of sight with the tow supervisor
at all times
Must be licensed and trained to drive a tow vehicle
Follow tow supervisor directions
Wing walkers - ANS-Required when moving aircraft in and out of hangers
Required and congested areas
Must maintain a direct line of sight with the tow supervisor at all times
Tail Walker - ANS-Ensures adequate tail Clarence while towing in congested areas
Required when backing aircraft
Must maintain a direct line of sight with the supervisor at all times
Tow panel operator - ANS-Monitors auxiliary power units (APU) operation and break
during power on tows (on some aircraft)
