Originally Posted by
rickair7777
I don't know that there is one.
I was suggesting that the CA signal the marshaller when all engines are off.. only then would the marshaller allow the other rampers to approach the aircraft. CA could signal for ground power prior to that to indicate that they should proceed with that before all engines off.
I bet they come up with something like that after this deal though.
What they really need to do is train their ramp crews on how dangerous a jet engine is, even when on idle. The 175 engines burn 500lbs/hr each on idle, it takes a lot of air to keep it cool and running. I don't think rampers really appreciate them enough, based on how often they jump in front of them when still running.
This is a top down issue. Lack of training, investment and oversight of rampers, and the culture of fear where a one minute delay can get you terminated. But I can guarantee management will find ways to avoid any responsibility, and they'll fire a few front line people to show they have done something about it. Yet nothing gets fixed.