AERO Specialties

Keeping your ground support equipment in the best working condition is critical for aircraft turnaround, ramp safety, and repairing aircraft. Using GSE correctly is also hugely important for the safety of the ramp team and protecting the aircraft parts that need maintenance or replacement. When utilizing GSE for airport operations, be intentional about staying informed about the right ways to use tools and up-to-date on progressive technology that’s being introduced to the ramp. Here are a few tips on how to maintain aircraft GSE to keep it running smoothly throughout the year. Aircraft Jacks A reliable aircraft jack is essential for any aircraft ground support team. There are several different kinds of jacks, and each one needs a different type of maintenance. These tips apply to most aircraft jacks. Aircraft jacks need inspection every 90 days or so, depending on how often they are used. Inspect the pump before using it. Check the relief valve setting and o...

Ramp operations can be complex, from aircraft arrivals and departures to onsite maintenance. Communication is imperative to running a successful airport on the runway. Technology has made it easier for airport ground support teams to communicate clearly, have safer experiences, and get a better visual of tasks. Wireless communication is one of the benefits of airport operations in the 21st century. Having a wide range of communication through wireless means makes it easier to stay ahead of schedule and deliver services as needed. When driving an aircraft tow tractor to transfer an aircraft to a hangar, communicating with the hangar team where the aircraft should be delivered before arriving streamlines the process and cuts the time down. While these off-hand communications might seem like they don’t save a lot of time at the moment, overall these interactions establish clarity and greater mobility for ramp operations. When conducting maintenance on aircraft, clea...