Training

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to :

• Understand the methods of Air Cargo Facilities.
• Understand freight handling management.
• Be aware of Safe Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air
• Acquire basic knowledge about required freight documents for the cargo flights.
• Distinguish between commercial freight and non- commercial freight.
• Familiarize participants with new technology and new development in the field of cargo facilitation & regulation.

This course is designed for:

• Air cargo handling staff
• Facilitation staff
• Airport management staff
• Airport ground operation staff
• Ground handling services staff
• Freight forwarder agents staff

• Air Transport Principles & Historical Background.
• Chicago Convention 1944 and other international conventions and agreements.
• Introduction to air cargo
• Types of Air Cargo
• Airport facilitation requirement for different types of freight.
• Handling  Management coordination for cargo flights.
• The Regulation of Dangerous Goods according to Annex 18 & Doc. 9284
• Freight Forwarder Regulation
• Freight and Mail Security
• Air Transport Traffic Rights – Bilateral Air Service Agreements.

Prerequisites:

Two years experience in civil aviation, airports, ground handling services providers, flights service agents, and air transport industry. A good command of English is preferable to enable participants to communicate effectively in a group environment.