Ground Ops

marcheur d’aile

Ground personnel positioned at each wingtip to ensure safe clearance of obstacles during aircraft ground movements.

Quick answer: Ground personnel positioned at each wingtip to ensure safe clearance of obstacles during aircraft ground movements.

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Quick answer

Ground personnel positioned at each wingtip to ensure safe clearance of obstacles during aircraft ground movements.

Why it matters

marcheur d’aile 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 marcheur d’aile?

In this glossary, marcheur d’aile refers to: Ground personnel positioned at each wingtip to ensure safe clearance of obstacles during aircraft ground movements.

How is marcheur d’aile used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Équipe sol, procédez au démarrage des moteurs lorsque le marcheur d’aile confirme le passage dégagé près du taxiway."

Why does marcheur d’aile matter in aviation?

marcheur d’aile 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 marcheur d’aile?

marcheur d’aile is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does marcheur d’aile belong to?

In this glossary, marcheur d’aile 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

Ground personnel positioned at each wingtip to ensure safe clearance of obstacles during aircraft ground movements.

Operational example

Ground crew, proceed with engine start when wing walker confirms clearance past obstruction near taxiway.

Localized term

marcheur d’aile

Localized example

Équipe sol, procédez au démarrage des moteurs lorsque le marcheur d’aile confirme le passage dégagé près du taxiway.

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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