Ground Ops

opérateur de freins

A qualified person seated in the cockpit of a towed aircraft responsible for applying brakes if necessary during towing or pushback operations.

Quick answer: A qualified person seated in the cockpit of a towed aircraft responsible for applying brakes if necessary during towing or pushback operations.

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Quick answer

A qualified person seated in the cockpit of a towed aircraft responsible for applying brakes if necessary during towing or pushback operations.

Why it matters

opérateur de freins matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is opérateur de freins?

In this glossary, opérateur de freins refers to: A qualified person seated in the cockpit of a towed aircraft responsible for applying brakes if necessary during towing or pushback operations.

How is opérateur de freins used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "L’opérateur de freins est en place et prêt pour le remorquage, test d’interphone terminé."

Why does opérateur de freins matter in aviation?

opérateur de freins matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses opérateur de freins?

opérateur de freins is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does opérateur de freins belong to?

In this glossary, opérateur de freins is grouped under Ground Ops. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A qualified person seated in the cockpit of a towed aircraft responsible for applying brakes if necessary during towing or pushback operations.

Operational example

Brake rider is seated and ready for towing, intercom check complete.

Localized term

opérateur de freins

Localized example

L’opérateur de freins est en place et prêt pour le remorquage, test d’interphone terminé.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Ground Ops

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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