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NATA Extends Ramp Safety Training Beyond Line Service

Program is aimed at those who also need ramp access

car service picking up private jet passenger on ramp — NATA's new apron safety and security course for non-line service workers is aimed at instructing people, such as those in the ground transportation industry, in the special hazards present on active airport ramps.

By Curt Epstein • Business Aviation Services Editor

March 18, 2026

Airport ramps can be dangerous places for industry workers, and while FBO line staff receive extensive training to be vigilant for hazards, other individuals who require apron access generally do not. To remedy this, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has introduced a new offering in its Safety 1st Training Center for those who have ramp access but do not perform ground handling duties.

The Basic Apron Safety and Security-Ramp Access Only (RAO) certification brings the same experience developed in NATA’s industry-standard Safety 1st program to workers such as vehicle transportation providers, mobile AOG maintenance teams, aircraft detailers, catering providers, and other service occupations, as well as FBO employees outside of the ground handling department, whose roles require them to spend time in the active ramp.

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