Airside Safety Performance Audit - v1

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

A) ARRIVAL

• 1. Are communications systems between ground crew/customer service and engineering in place & used effectively? (CASA Form 106)

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 2. Has an FOD inspection been made of the bay/gate? Is all aircraft receipt equipment (chocks, ground communication headset, and warning cones) present and serviceable?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 3. Is bridge fully retracted? If driveable type - is it Parked within its “Home Position” and green parked/home indicator light illuminated?
  Serviceable? (Form 106)

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 4. Is all GSE parked behind storage/staging line markings?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 5. Was receipt of the aircraft in accordance with OM15 (hand signals, chocks, warning cones, all clear signals to ramp and bridge operator etc)? (CASA Form 865)
  

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 6. Are “circle of safety” procedures adhered to by all ground staff? (Form 106)

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 7. If manual stairs are used are mandatory numbers of staff utilised and are the stairs manipulated and positioned correctly (min 25mm from fuselage) are the stairs sufficiently padded so as to prevent aircraft fuselage damage? (Form 106)

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 8. Are door procedures performed in accordance with Jetstar procedures (3 sec wait etc, handle stowage, gust lock use)?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

B) UNLOADING

• 9. Is the leading hand/loadmaster present?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 10. Are cargo doors operated correctly (appropriate preparations dependant upon aircraft type) and are clearance checks performed whilst the doors are in transit, are door operating control access panels closed once the door is opened?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 11. If cargo doors A330 are opened from loaders are hand rails and decks configured correctly?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 12. Are loaders positioned in accordance with “circle of safety” protocols?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 13. Is the unloading of containers/pallets performed in a safe manner, including the use of the CLS system?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 14. Once holds are discharged are the security checks and inspection of compartment 5 conducted and recorded when required (first flights, unattended aircraft, and international operations)?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 15. If loading is not to commence immediately does the operator fully lower the forward deck, if extended turnaround/ground time are aircraft holds reclosed? (unattended aircraft)

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

C) LOADING

• 16. Is the leading hand/loadmaster present during all loading operations, has load information been distributed to the loading team in the way of LIR/ULA (check version # & effective dates for ULA validity)?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 17. Are ULD’s inspected for serviceability prior to loading?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 18. Does the leading hand & loader operator carry out a 3-way check prior to loading each ULD/pallet (is this recorded on loader copy ULA A320/1 only) are ULD inspected for serviceability prior to loading?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 19. If personnel ride the rear deck is this done in a safe manner (no other load, marked area to stand etc)?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 20. Where “NIL FIT” positions exist are they inspected by the leading hand/loadmaster?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

D) GROUND SERVICING

• 21. Do ground service vehicles comply with “circle of safety” protocols (catering, cleaning, engineering etc) are vehicle driven in a safe and professional manner, are the vehicles in safe working order? (Form 106)

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 22. Where utilised are high lift vehicles marshalled into and from the aircraft service position, service doors operated proficiently and are fall from heights safety provisions in place?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 23. If compartment 5 is utilised does the belt loader have balustrades fitted to provide fall protection, do staff climb onto the moving belt to gain compartment access, is the belt lowered whilst not in use ?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 24. Is the refueller positioned so as to allow egress if an emergency was to occur? (Form 106)

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 25. Does a member of the technical crew or the refueller remain in the vicinity of refuelling operation at all times to manage communications with the flight deck technical crew (Form 106)

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 26. In accordance with health regulation requirements are waste and water vehicles/carts segregated so as not to allow cross contamination, the same applies for the service staff. If one individual is used potable water must be serviced prior to waste, is waste and water servicing completed in accordance with OM15 (PPE included)?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

E) RAMP SAFETY

• 27. Are airside staff appropriately attired for the task (foot wear/hearing protection/ ASIC/High Visibility clothing/uniform)?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 28. Does staff work at an appropriate pace and do not rush haphazardly between tasks?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 29. Are vehicles operated/driven in a professional and proficient manner (do staffs refrain from horse play etc.)? (Form 106)

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 30. When vehicles are parked are they secured correctly (transmission in park & hand brake applied)?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 31. Are there refuelling emergency stop facilities located within easy access from the relevant parking bay, are staff aware of their location and use? (Form 113)

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 32. Is the general condition of the gate/bay suitable for Jetstar operations (applicable aircraft type nose wheel stop line/NIGS system with emergency stop/ clearly marked GSE storage/ staging areas/sufficient lighting for night operations) FOD bins/spill kits? (Form 113/106)

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 33. Are staff aware of local severe weather procedures in place for lightning storms/weather extremes? (Form 106)

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 34. Are ground vehicles positioned so as not to infringe refuelling hazard points (3m from vent/fill and refuelling equipment)? (Form 113)

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 35. In general is CASA Form 106/CAR 221 complied with in relation to:
  
  • Safety routes & staff attendance with pax?
  • Directions to board?
  • Protection from jet blast and clear of aircraft/vehicles?
  • Night/rain aspects?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

F) DEPARTURE

• 36. Was AAA reconciliation completed, did the leading hand/loadmaster have a clear understanding of the process and the mandatory documentation utilised (including all declarations)

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 37. Was the flight documentation complete/accurate and delivered to the flight deck in accordance with the PTS

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 38. Is the towbar inspection certification current/was the bar inspected including shear pins (and spare) prior to selection for use (including appropriate for aircraft type)?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 39. Did the dispatcher complete a diligent “duty of care” walk around prior to dispatch, importantly the door and surround of L1 once stairs or aerobridge is removed/retracted is the last area to be inspected?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 40. Was the towbar connected and the pushback operation conducted in accordance with OM15 requirements (process and sequence of events) ?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 41. Was the aerobridge operator standing by in the event of a “return to gate” (must remain in situ until aircraft moves under its own power)?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

G) EQUIPMENT

• 42. Are staff aware of the procedures for rendering the vehicle/equipment as unserviceable and prevent further use whilst in this state, are daily inspections completed to verify serviceability?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 43. Are staff approved/licensed for specific equipment if so how is this displayed/communicated, are vehicles displaying AUA?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 44. Are ULD’s stored either on dollies or in purpose built racking?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 45. Aircraft Cleaning Agents – In stock and meet requirement of Cleaning Materials List in OM15?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 46. Aircraft Cleaning Equipment – Interior cleaning equipment available and serviceable?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• Findings:
  Please action and incorporate as part of the corresponding system audit reference number.
  Jetstar Ground Operations Compliance – version 1.0 March 2013
  

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