Ready to Rock and Roll!

During a pushback the job of the person on the headset is to provide comunications between the flightdeck and the ground crew. Before the push can begin he will make sure the Aircraft is properly closed up, ground equipment is clear and make sure the nosewheel steering hydraulics are bypassed. When clearence to push is granted from Air Traffic Control he will ask for the pilots to release their brakes and signal the tug driver to begin the push. He will then be in comunication with the pilots, letting them know when they can start up their engines and he is responsible overall for the safety of the pushback.

 

Here pushback is complete, the parking brake is once again set and Brian has removed the towbar and re-enabled the nosewheel steering. He has said goodbye to the Pilots, disconnected the headset and is now making sure the last hatch is closed. Once we are clear Brian will give the signal to the Pilots that it is safe to taxi the Aircraft.

 

The captain has spotted my camera and is giving me a wave!

Done