Draxon VR Training SyllabusVR Training
Aircraft Loading and Unloading: Bulk
Virtual RealityDescription
The Aircraft Loading and Unloading: Bulk VR Training Course prepares ramp personnel to confidently and safely move bulk baggage between the belt loader and the aircraft cargo hold. Trainees practice ergonomic lifting, controlled baggage flow, precise stacking, and coordination between the cargo hold and the belt loader base. Built-in error scenarios reinforce procedural discipline and safe handling habits before trainees work on a live aircraft. The result is faster qualification, fewer handling injuries, and consistent baggage handling standards across stations.
Scope of Course
- Course with 5 lessons across theoretical and practical training; includes a multiple-choice exam
- Covers all bulk handling operations: lifting, loading, stacking, unloading, and cart transfer
- Focuses on ergonomic technique and coordination between the cargo hold and the belt loader base
- Designed for ramp personnel handling bulk baggage, from new starters to experienced professionals
Languages
English, German, Dutch, Spanish, French, Greek, Arabic, Cantonese Chinese, Turkish
Duration
25–30 Minutes
Audience
Ground Handling Operators
New Starters & Professionals
Standards
IATA: AHM 1110, Edition 46
IATA: IGOM, Edition 14
Equipment
Reference: Airbus A320, Mulag Orbiter
Applicable across aircraft and belt loader types
Operational Training
Learning Outcomes
- Develops safe bulk baggage handling inside the cargo hold including posture control, sliding technique, and precision stacking
- Ensures ergonomic lifting and controlled baggage placement at the belt loader base during loading and unloading
- Strengthens coordination between the cargo hold and base positions to maintain steady baggage flow and prevent collisions
- Reinforces stacking and load distribution discipline that protects aircraft balance and prevents baggage damage in transit
- Promotes consistent adherence to manual handling standards that reduce back strain and long-term injury risk
Training Methodology
- Immersive Virtual Reality simulation replicating the aircraft cargo hold, belt loader, and baggage cart working positions
- Realistic manual handling interaction covering lifting, carrying, sliding, and stacking of bulk baggage
- Step-by-step guidance with voice and visual cues ensuring correct posture and sequencing at each working position
- Built-in safety scenarios exposing trainees to common handling errors such as unsafe lifting posture, uncontrolled baggage placement, and unstable stacking
- Knowledge assessment through multiple-choice examination validating handling and coordination procedures