Carrier Requirements: Air/IATA
Function-specific training for personnel involved in the transport of hazardous materials by air, covering packaging, labeling, loading, and unloading operations.
Course Overview
The DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Air/IATA course is designed for hazmat employers and employees engaged in transportation of hazardous materials by air. It includes air carriers, indirect air carriers, freight forwarders, and personnel who package, label, load, and unload hazardous materials for passenger or cargo aircraft. The course ensures compliance with DOT regulations and enhances safe air transport practices.
Who should take this course?
- Air carriers, indirect air carriers, and freight forwarders
- Personnel responsible for packaging, labeling, loading, and unloading hazardous materials
- Safety and compliance officers overseeing air hazmat operations
- Shippers coordinating air transportation of hazardous materials
Learning Objectives
- Understand carrier responsibilities and air/IATA-specific DOT regulations
- Properly package, label, and load hazardous materials for air transport
- Apply safe unloading and handling procedures
- Maintain required documentation and compliance records
- Recognize emergency response measures for air hazmat incidents
Course Outline
- DOT hazmat regulations applicable to air/IATA transportation
- Carrier duties and responsibilities
- Packaging, labeling, and placarding requirements for air transport
- Loading, unloading, and safe handling procedures
- Documentation and compliance records
- Emergency response procedures
Prerequisites
Learners should have basic DOT hazmat knowledge, preferably from DOT Hazmat Transportation: General Awareness Training.
Format & Duration
- Format
- SCORM-compliant eLearning (LMS delivery)
- Approx. Duration
- 45–75 minutes (self-paced)
- Assessment
- Final knowledge check; certificate upon passing
Note: For a detailed overview of DOT hazmat regulations, consider enrolling in the 10-hour DOT Hazmat Transportation: Advanced General Awareness Training.
This DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Air/IATA Training course equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the world of transporting hazardous materials by air. Upon completion, you'll be able to:
- Gain a strong understanding of the regulatory framework governing the transport of hazardous materials by aircraft, ensuring compliance with both DOT and IATA guidelines.
- Understand the specific training mandates set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for air carrier employees involved in hazmat transport.
- Summarize the critical information that must be provided to the pilot-in-command before an aircraft carrying hazardous materials takes flight.
- Grasp the essential packaging requirements for air transport of hazardous materials, ensuring the integrity of the package throughout the journey.
- Understand the specific quantity limitations that apply to air shipments of hazardous materials, depending on the location of the cargo on the aircraft (passenger cabin vs. cargo hold).
- Develop the knowledge to safely segregate and stow hazardous materials during air transport, minimizing the risk of incidents.
- Summarize the reporting protocols for incidents involving hazardous materials on aircraft, ensuring timely communication with authorities in case of an emergency.