Ground Ops

operador de freio

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

operador de freio 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 operador de freio?

In this glossary, operador de freio 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 operador de freio used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "O operador de freio está sentado e pronto para o reboque, checagem de interfone concluída."

Why does operador de freio matter in aviation?

operador de freio 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 operador de freio?

operador de freio is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does operador de freio belong to?

In this glossary, operador de freio 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

operador de freio

Localized example

O operador de freio está sentado e pronto para o reboque, checagem de interfone concluída.

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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