Radio Phraseology and Communication
for Airport Vehicle Drivers
Course

EUR 89,-

Learn the radio skills needed to drive safely on the airfield.

This course covers international standard phraseology, call signs, read-backs, and the procedures used to request, receive, and confirm movement instructions.

Whether you’re new to airside driving or refreshing your skills, this course helps you communicate accurately, clearly, and safely.

Course Highlights:
Built around safety

Learn how clear communication directly prevents runway incursions
and keeps everyone on the airfield safe.

Master standard phraseology

The ICAO/NATO phonetic alphabet, correct number pronunciation and the standard words and phrases used every day on the radio.

Get read-back right

Understand exactly when and how to read back movement
instructions. 

Know who you’re talking to

ATS units, control tower and ground call signs, and how to structure and abbreviate vehicle and ground-station call signs correctly.

Real-world example exchanges

Hear how requests, clearances, hold-short instructions, towing, and FOD reports actually sound between drivers and ATC.

Handle the tricky situations

Runway crossings, “hold position” vs. “stand by”, low-visibility and night operations, light-signal communication failures, breakdowns, and emergencies.

Practical radio operation

Squelch, frequency selection, push-to-talk technique, frequency coupling, and active-listening skills.

Learn at your own pace

A clearly structured, self-paced online course you can complete on any device, with a logical chapter-by-chapter outline.

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Give your ground crews the radio skills that prevent runway incursions.
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Who is this course for?

Airport ground vehicle drivers and operators – maintenance, electricians, sweepers, tug and towing crews, bird and wildlife control, patrol, and works vehicles.

Airside teams and contractors who require radio access to operate on taxiways, aprons, and runways.

Safety and operations managers looking to standardise radio competency and reduce runway-incursion risk across their fleet.

How long will I be able to access the course?

You will have unlimited access to the course for three months from the date of purchase. During this period, you can revisit the course as often as you like.

Master standard phraseology

Learn to use standard airfield radio communications safely, accurately, and in accordance with operational procedures.

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