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ATI PSA Linecheck T1
ATI PSA Line Check
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the primary responsibility of every employee regarding safety? | Maintain the highest level of safety throughout operations |
| Before operating any Ground Support Equipment (GSE), an employee must: | Receive authorization and training |
| Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is best described as: | Any object that may damage aircraft or equipment |
| During aircraft loading, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring cargo is loaded according to the approved load plan? | The designated loading personnel following company procedures |
| Which document governs ATI cargo and ground operations? | CGOM |
| PPE should be worn: | Whenever required for the assigned task |
| Which are considered safety hazards? | FOD, loose straps, hydraulic leaks, and damaged equipment |
| Aircraft damage should be: | Reported immediately |
| Unsafe conditions should be: | Corrected if possible and reported |
| .Which statement best describes situational awareness? | Remaining aware of people, equipment, and aircraft movement |
| FOD inspections should only occur before aircraft arrival. | False, requires awareness throughout the entire operation |
| Employees may operate equipment they have not been trained on if supervised. | False, only trained, qualified, and authorized personnel may operate Ground Support Equipment (GSE) |
| Aircraft damage reporting is mandatory. | True, any suspected or observed aircraft damage must be reported immediately following ATI procedures |
| PPE requirements vary depending on the operation. | True |
| Safety takes priority over schedule. | True, the CGOM emphasizes that no operational deadline or on-time departure justifies compromising safety |
| ULDs with obvious structural damage may still be loaded if empty. | False |
| Communication is a critical element of safe aircraft operations. | True |
| Only maintenance personnel should report hazards. | False, every employee has a responsibility to identify, report, and, when safe to do so, correct hazards |
| Ramp congestion increases operational risk. | True, increased traffic from personnel, vehicles, and GSE raises the risk of injury, aircraft damage, and operational errors. |
| Good housekeeping reduces FOD hazards. | True, helps reduce the risk of damage to aircraft, engines, GSE, and injuries to personnel |
| Define FOD. | any object, substance, or debris that does not belong in the operational area and has the potential to damage aircraft, engines, equipment, cargo, or injure personnel. |
| List four examples of PPE. | high-visibility safety vest, hearing protection , safety footwear eye protection, work gloves |
| What should you do if you discover aircraft damage? | stop the operation if necessary, notify your supervisor Report the damage according to ATI procedures, allow Aircraft Maintenance to inspect and determine the aircraft’s status |
| Why are equipment inspections important? | equipment inspections help identify defects before use, preventing injuries, aircraft damage, equipment failures, and operational delays. |
| Explain why communication is important during aircraft loading. | ensures everyone understands the loading plan, equipment movements, safety concerns, and operational changes |
| What is the purpose of a safety reporting system? | to report hazards, unsafe conditions, incidents, and operational discrepancies so they can be investigated and corrected before they result in accidents or injuries |
| Name three common ramp hazards. | FOD, moving aircraft, jet blast |
| Why should unauthorized personnel remain clear of aircraft operations? | aircraft operations involve moving equipment, engines, propellers, jet blast, and other hazards that can cause serious injury, aircraft damage, or interfere with safe operations |
| What should be done before approaching an aircraft with GSE? | verify the aircraft is safe to approach, inspect the GSE for serviceability, ensure the path is clear. |
| Why is proper housekeeping important on the ramp? | removes FOD, reduces slip/trip hazards, protects aircraft and equipment, and creates a safer working environment. |
| Walk me through your actions after discovering hydraulic fluid leaking beneath an aircraft. | Stop work in the affected area ,keep personnel and equipment clear, notify your supervisor, allow Maintenance to inspect and determine aircraft status before continuing |
| Explain your responsibilities regarding FOD control. | continuously inspecting the ramp, removing FOD whenever it is safe to do so, inspecting cargo compartments and equipment |
| Describe the proper response to observing unsafe behavior by another employee. | stop the unsafe act at once, address the unsafe behavior, notify a supervisor when appropriate, ensure the hazard has been corrected before operations resume. |
| Explain why damaged equipment should never be used. | unsafe actions can cause injuries, damage, delays, and safety violations |
| Describe how you would inspect a work area before aircraft arrival. | clear FOD, inspect equipment, verify the area is secure, and confirm the ramp is ready for aircraft arrival. |
| Explain the importance of following approved procedures rather than shortcuts. | Protect people, prevent damage, ensure compliance, and reduce errors |
| What information should be communicated during a shift change? | review aircraft and equipment status, safety concerns, loading progress, delays, and any special instructions. |
| What would you do if you were unsure whether equipment was safe to use? | do not use defective equipment. report it, inspect it, and use only serviceable equipment. |
| Explain why PPE requirements exist. | PPE helps protect employees from hazards |
| What role does personal responsibility play in aircraft safety? | follow the CGOM, wear PPE, inspect equipment, remove FOD, report hazards, communicate clearly, operate GSE safely, and never compromise safety. |
| You find a broken cargo strap on the ramp before aircraft arrival. What actions do you take? | remove the broken strap from service, prevent its use, report it if required, replace it with a serviceable restraint, and continue monitoring the area for FOD. |
| While loading, you notice an unsecured pallet. What should happen next? | stop loading if necessary, secure the cargo with approved restraints, verify pallet serviceability, and confirm aircraft locks are engaged before continuing. |
| A coworker asks you to operate unfamiliar equipment because they’re busy. How do you respond? | refuse to operate the equipment unless you are trained, qualified, and authorized. Inform your supervisor if necessary so a qualified operator can perform the task. |
| During a walk-around, you notice fresh aircraft skin damage. What is your immediate action? | stop work if necessary, protect the area, notify your supervisor/Operations, report the damage, and await Maintenance direction. Do not attempt repairs or conceal damage |
| A loader leaves loose trash near the aircraft. What should be done? | remove and properly dispose of trash when safe, ensure the area is FOD-free, and reinforce good housekeeping practices. |
| While driving GSE, you observe another vehicle speeding near the aircraft. What should you do? | maintain equipment control, avoid creating hazards, warn the operator if needed, report unsafe operations, and continue only when safe. |
| You discover FOD after loading has begun. Explain your response. | Pause operations if necessary, safely remove FOD, verify the area is clear, and continue monitoring the ramp |
| You believe cargo has shifted during loading. What should happen before departure? | stop loading, inspect and secure the cargo, verify restraints and locks, and confirm the load matches the approved plan before continuing |
| A supervisor tells you to hurry by skipping an inspection. What should you do? | you should NOT skip the inspection |
| Explain the most important safety principle you believe every Plane Side Agent should follow, based on the CGOM. | safety comes first. Follow the CGOM, use PPE, stay alert, follow procedures, report hazards, remove FOD, and never take unsafe shortcuts |