AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.024(b) Authorisation of vehicle drivers

TRAINING OF DRIVERS — GENERAL

(a) The training programme that drivers need to follow should depend on the areas where they need to be operating. The following two training programmes should be developed:

(1) General driving training programme

This training should cover the needs of all drivers operating on the apron area and other operational areas of the aerodrome. The successful completion of this training grants a driver the right to operate unescorted a vehicle on aprons and other operational areas of the aerodrome, except on the manoeuvring area.

(2) Manoeuvring area training programme

This training should cover the additional specific needs of the drivers who will be operating on the manoeuvring area. A driver is granted the right to operate unescorted on the manoeuvring area subject to the:

(i) provisions of ADR.OPS.B.024(a)(4) and AMC3 ADR.OPS.B.024(b);

(ii) successful completion of the general driving training programme; and

(iii) successful completion of the manoeuvring area training programme.

(b) Each of the above-mentioned training programmes (general driving training programme and manoeuvring area training programme) should consist of the following parts:

(1) Theoretical training

The theoretical training should be of a defined and adequate duration, supported by suitable educational means and material.

The theoretical training should be followed by an assessment of the trainees (see AMC1 ADR.OR.D.017(e)). Once the theoretical part has been successfully completed, the driver should undertake practical training.

(2) Practical training

During the phase of the practical training, which needs to be of a defined and adequate duration, the trainees should be provided with adequate practical training and familiarisation with the aerodrome facilities and its procedures by the nominated instructors, in day and, if relevant, night conditions.

Following the delivery of the practical training, the competence of the trainees should be assessed, in practical terms, by the nominated assessors (see AMC1 ADR.OR.D.017(e)). This assessment should aim at assessing the ability of the trainees to apply, in practice, the knowledge and skills they have acquired through the theoretical and practical training.

(3) Upon the successful completion of the practical training, and provided that the driver has received training on the use of a vehicle (see AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.024(a)(5)), a driving authorisation should be issued.