OpsForm Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Latresne 33)

Training: Push-Back - Towbar & Towbarless

A unique immersion in aerial ground operations

Included in our training :

  • Using the PushBack simulator 
  • Operational scenarios
  • Certification of pushback skills

Push Back Training - Towbar & Towbarless

OpsForm is proud to offer innovative and immersive training dedicated to Push Back Towbar & Towbarless operations. Thanks to our state-of-the-art simulator, trainees can gain a safe, realistic experience, without the risks associated with training at real airports.

Location

Latresne (33)

Cost

from €1850

Duration

2 days (14 hours)

Eligibility

Training action OPCO eligible

Our Push Back - Towbar & Towbarless training on 3D simulator

PushBack - Towbar & Towbarless training is an individual or group training offer. It can be customized to suit individual schedules, and is held face-to-face at our New Aquitaine center in Latresne (33).

This training has been designed to be operational within an airline or airport company.

Pedagogical objectives

  • Master the principles of Towbarless pushback

  • Know how to use pushback equipment and vehicles
  • Developing effective communication

  • Managing safety and risk in operations

  • Perform pushback maneuvers independently

  • Practice in operational contexts similar to those encountered in the field

Training program

Theory (day 1) :

  • Safety regulations and standards (in line with ICAO recommendations (Doc 9137 - Airport Services Part 2 / Annex 14 - Aerodromes).
  • Presentation of Towbarless pushback equipment and conventional tractors.
  • Communication procedures with the crew and ATC.
  • Human factors and operational risk management.
  • Analysis of common pushback incidents and errors.

Practical part on simulator (day 2) :

Use the PushBack simulator with high-fidelity display and realistic touch controls.

Our PushBack simulator is designed to faithfully reproduce airport operating conditions. It allows you to experiment and perfect pushback techniques in real-life situations, while reducing costs and risks.

Operational scenarios :

  • Towbarless tractor alignment and hitching.
  • Performing pushback on straights and turns.
  • Emergency stops and course corrections.
  • Handling unforeseen events (weather, track obstacles, loss of communication).

Valuation method

  • Assessments are based on face-to-face quizzes. Learners must obtain 80% correct answers to each Quiz, and be able to push back a plane to validate certification.

Job opportunities

At the end of your training, you'll obtain certifications based on ICAO Annexes 6 & 14 and its manuals (Doc 9137 and 9870), recognized by all airlines and airports. These diplomas attest to your new skills and enable you to put them to good use on the job market.

Learners can then :

  • or join an airline or airport company directly.
  • or complete the Ramp Agent training with other OpsForm training courses.

Training available in French and English

Trainer

Laurent Amiens

Managing Director and OpsForm trainer since 2012. Expert in air operations and aeronautical technical investigations (DGAC, Ministry of the Interior).

Target audience

  • Track Agent

  • Traffic agent

  • Airline Company

  • Airport assistance company

Prerequisites

  • Be of age

Certification

  • Level 4 professional qualification

  • Valid for 2 years

  • Training based on ICAO regulationsAnnexes 6 & 14 and manuals (Doc 9137 and 9870)

Quality guarantee for OPCO and regional funding.

To receive a detailed program, please contact us.

Training center policy OpsForm is to keep up to date with aeronautical regulations, new measures and recent events.

Why choose OpsForm for your PushBack training?

OpsForm is proud to offer innovative and immersive training dedicated to Push Back Towbar & Towbarless operations. Thanks to our state-of-the-art simulator, trainees can gain a safe, realistic experience, without the risks associated with training at real airports.

A team of experts at your side

  • Experienced trainers with at least 15 years' experience in the aeronautical sector.

  • Personalized support from the moment you register until you take up your new position.

Unique Immersive Training

  • Realistic simulation on Europe's first dedicated simulator.

  • Safe hands-on training, with no risk to aircraft or operators.

Optimizing costs and procedures

  • Reduced incidents due to human error.

  • Significant reduction in equipment wear and tear and downtime.

  • Optimization of operations through better control of procedures.

Official Certification and Employability

  • Complies with regulatory standards (IATA, EASA).

  • Full training and certification, in accordance with ICAO Annexes 6 & 14 and its manuals (Doc 9137 and 9870)

Financing Facilities

  • Payment in instalments is possible, provided that the course is paid in full before the end of the course.

  • Up to 100% reimbursement possible (France Travail, Régions, OPCO).

Push-Back - Towbar & Towbarless on 3D simulator

OpsForm is proud to offer innovative and immersive training dedicated to Push Back Towbar & Towbarless operations. Thanks to our state-of-the-art simulator, trainees can gain a safe, realistic experience, without the risks associated with training at real airports.

An immersive training technology system

Our PushBack simulator is designed to faithfully reproduce airport operating conditions. It allows you to experiment and perfect pushback techniques in real-life situations, while reducing costs and risks.

  • Ultra-realistic environment with high-fidelity display and touch-sensitive controls.
  • Simulation of various ground support equipment, including :
  • Conventional push tractors without drawbar.
    • Luggage trailers and carts.
    • Baggage conveyors.
    • Fuel, de-icing and drinking water trucks.
    • Catering and sanitation trucks.
  • Flexible training conditions: variable weather, emergency scenarios, interaction with air traffic control and crews.

As an experienced technician, your trainer will be able to guide your progress and teach you everything you need to know to be operational at the end of your training.

Solid aeronautics training to boost your employability!

  • Certification: At the end of your training, you'll receive a certificate recognized by all airlines and airports. This diploma attests to your new skills and enables you to put them to good use on the job market.

  • Support right up to the moment you are hired: Our specialized team will be with you from the moment you register, obtain your certification and take up your new position.

  • Qualiopi certification: All our training courses are Qualiopi-certified, guaranteeing the quality of our teaching and your funding from certain organizations.

Financing solutions

Many profiles can benefit from this training: ramp agents, traffic agents.

A wide range of financing options are available for your training project. 30% of the agreed price must be paid before the start of the course. The balance is payable throughout the course.

  • Jobseekers: Qualiopi certified, contact your France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi) or Conseil Régional advisor.
  • Employees, freelancers and temporary workers: find out more from the Fonds d'Assurance Formation du Travail Temporaire (FAF.TT) or the OPCO.

To find out more, visit our Financing section.

Contractual terms and conditions

L.6353-5: "Within 10 days of signing the contract, the trainee may withdraw by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt".
L.6353-6: "No sum may be demanded from the trainee before expiry of the withdrawal period provided for in article L6353-5. No sum in excess of 30% of the agreed price may be paid on expiry of this period. The balance is paid in instalments as the training course progresses.
L.6353-7: If, as a result of duly recognized force majeure, the trainee is prevented from following the training course, he/she may terminate the contract. In this case, only the services actually provided are remunerated in proportion to their contractual value.