Aircraft Marshaling Hand Signals For Ramp
Agents – Questions With Correct Solutions
Establish Communication with Pilot Correct Answer - This
signal indicated the ramp agent wants the pilot's attention. Hold a
clenched hand at eye-level and forearm parallel to your body. From
dusk to dawn, and during periods of poor visibility, use the same
signal holding a wand displaying a series of short flashes.
Identify Gate Correct Answer - Raise fully extended arms
straight above head with wands pointing up.
Ready to Guide Correct Answer - When the aircraft is in sight,
give the Ready to Guide signal. Stand with feet slightly apart and
arms raised straight above the head.
Proceed to Next Marshaller Correct Answer - Right or left arm
down, the other arm across the body indicating the direction of the
next marshaller.
Taxi Straight Ahead Correct Answer - This signal indicates that
the aircraft should continue to move straight ahead. To signal the
aircraft, hold both arms out to the sides at a 90 degree motion and
execute the movement with your forearms at a 45 degree angle with
your elbows pointed slightly forward. Move fully extended arms
slowly and continuously away from and towards your body.
Hold/Stand by Position Correct Answer - This position
indicates to the flight deck that an aircraft must hold its current
position. Execute the signal by standing stationary with arms
pointed downward at the side at a 45 degree angle toward the
ground.
Agents – Questions With Correct Solutions
Establish Communication with Pilot Correct Answer - This
signal indicated the ramp agent wants the pilot's attention. Hold a
clenched hand at eye-level and forearm parallel to your body. From
dusk to dawn, and during periods of poor visibility, use the same
signal holding a wand displaying a series of short flashes.
Identify Gate Correct Answer - Raise fully extended arms
straight above head with wands pointing up.
Ready to Guide Correct Answer - When the aircraft is in sight,
give the Ready to Guide signal. Stand with feet slightly apart and
arms raised straight above the head.
Proceed to Next Marshaller Correct Answer - Right or left arm
down, the other arm across the body indicating the direction of the
next marshaller.
Taxi Straight Ahead Correct Answer - This signal indicates that
the aircraft should continue to move straight ahead. To signal the
aircraft, hold both arms out to the sides at a 90 degree motion and
execute the movement with your forearms at a 45 degree angle with
your elbows pointed slightly forward. Move fully extended arms
slowly and continuously away from and towards your body.
Hold/Stand by Position Correct Answer - This position
indicates to the flight deck that an aircraft must hold its current
position. Execute the signal by standing stationary with arms
pointed downward at the side at a 45 degree angle toward the
ground.
