Ramp checks.

[Chuck Ellsworth]

Does TCCA still do ramp checks?

[John Swallow]

Good question.  Considering the shortage of Inspectors to do other things, I'd be surprised if many were being carried out.

Anybody else?

[Liquid Charlie]

Once in a while in T Bay they will wander down to the ramp area. The hazmat people seem to be around more often these days checking certificates.

[Chuck Ellsworth]

They check you for hazmat certificates?


Who do they check?

[ScudRunner-d95]

Have not heard of anyone getting one in years on the private or corporate side. You would think they would want to check out some nice shiny bizjets. 

[TundraTire]

Any ramp checks we've had, we've known about in advance.


I'd guess that "random" ramp checks only occur when there's a complaint or reasonable suspicion of something illegal.

[Chuck Ellsworth]

[quote]Any ramp checks we've had, we've known about in advance.[/quote]


What purpose does doing advance notice ramp checks serve?


And what exactly do they do when doing these checks?

[Liquid Charlie]

It's true chuck the TC dangerous goods/hazmat inspectors have ramped me to check crew certificates. I find it ironic that if there is no hazmat the crew need not be trained but such is life - what a priceless example of generating paper and bullshit. I have never done a hazmat course yet that really meant anything to me as a pilot. Typical knee jerk reaction to an issue that needs not be so complicated. Dumbing down at it's best

[Chuck Ellsworth]

When I owned a charter company I had to attend a Hazmat training program.


The very first thing the Hazmat trainer did was hold up a can of WD40 and said this a dangerous goods that comes under our hazmat rules.


I got up and started to walk out and he said where are you going.


I said home because I have more important things that need doing than listen to this moronic garbage.


So obviously I don't have hazmat approval either Charlie.  :)

[ScudRunner-d95]

Is Jet-A in the tanks considered hazardous goods?