Aircraft Deicing Basic Operations Training Course
An introduction and insight into De/Anti-Icing Operations for non-spraying staff
Conformant with the latest requirements of SAE International AS6285 & AS6286
Overview
Aircraft ground de-icing is a safety critical process essential for safe aircraft operations in cold weather conditions. While personnel directly involved in de-icing and anti-icing require detailed technical knowledge, this course provides frontline operational staff, including Turnaround Coordinators and ramp personnel, with a clear understanding of de-icing processes, their importance and their role in maintaining safety during winter operations.
The course covers key areas such as aviation regulations, SAE International requirements, industry best practices and the clean aircraft concept. Participants will also gain awareness of de-icing fluids, equipment and facilities, as well as operational procedures, safety considerations and emergency response during aircraft de-icing operations.
Key information
Duration
The theory element of this course takes one (1) day to complete. There is no practical requirement associated with this course.
Course delivery
Our instructors deliver the course in person, on-site at your location.
This course can also be delivered as an online session.
Max. group size
10 participants.
If you have more staff that require this training, we can run additional sessions.
Qualification validity
SAE International does not currently specify any recurrent requirements for this training.
What the course covers
SAFETY & REGULATION
Regulations, Common Standards & Industry Best Practice
Safety Emergencies & The Environment
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
What is De/Anti-Icing
De/Anti-Icing Methods
Fluids & Fluid Management
OPERATIONS
De/Anti-Icing Equipment & Facilities
What’s included
✅ Participant guide
Every participant receives a detailed supplementary reference guide, to use during the course and take away afterward
✅ High quality training material
Meticulously researched lesson plans and step-by-step sessions with interactive visual aids
✅ In-person instructor
A highly vetted subject matter expert to deliver the course in-person for maximum engagement
✅ SAE-aligned certification
Every participant receives a certificate of attendance and qualification at the applicable SAE AS6286 level
Common questions
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Yes. In addition to this course, we offer a range of aircraft de-icing and anti-icing training programmes designed for different operational roles and qualification requirements:
Full Qualification De-Icing Training (DI-L10 to DI-L140) – Comprehensive theory and practical training for frontline de-icing personnel and supporting staff.
De-Icing Management – Designed for non-spraying managers and supervisors responsible for overseeing de-icing operations.
De-Icing Auditor – Specialist training for airline and ground handling company internal auditors responsible for auditing de-icing and anti-icing operations, quality systems, and compliance.
All courses are aligned with the latest SAE International AS6286 requirements and can be tailored to your operational environment.
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Any ramp based staff such as Dispatchers, Turnaround Coordinators etc. who need to be familiar with De/Anti-Icing processes.
Unfortunately we do not accept bookings from private individuals.
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Although the course content is based on the requirements of AS6285, SAE International does not list this particular course within the DI-L series in AS6286 and therefore does not specify a recurrent training requirement. However, we recommend that this training be refreshed at intervals not exceeding 36 months.
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For this particular course, only one qualification level is available.
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This course is available to organisations only and is delivered exclusively on-site at your operation. Unfortunately, we do not currently offer this training to individual participants. If you are looking to become qualified as an individual, we recommend speaking with your employer or ground handling company about arranging training with us.
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This course can be booked for delivery at any time of the year, and we accept bookings throughout the year. However, demand typically peaks between September and November, and availability during this period is often booked well in advance. While we will always do our best to accommodate short-notice requests, we recommend contacting us between May and July at the latest to secure your preferred dates ahead of the winter operations period.
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Yes, we can offer multi-year training agreements to help ensure your staff remain SAE-conformant year after year. Please speak with our team to discuss discounted pricing and preferred booking options available for multi-year training agreements.
Hear from clients that have booked training with us
"Once again we requested Miles Aviation for another De-Icing course to support our office team during the winter operations. For that I want to thank to Simon Miles and Dean Court for the excellent course! Must say also that Miles Aviation keeps a high level of professionalism not just in their training team but also in their course contents.”
Nicola Macedo
Ground Operations Director, Hifly
“When we were looking for a new partnership one of the core goals was to find someone with a similar approach to processes, requirements, and training to our company values, and with Miles Aviation we are convinced that we found just that.”
Reda Urbaitienė
Training Manager, Litcargus
“Considering Mongolia’s specific climatic conditions, this comprehensive training, which effectively integrated both theoretical and practical components, was highly valuable. Our clients have expressed their deep satisfaction with the quality and outcomes of the programme.”
Ariungerel Purev,
Director, Aviation Training LLC
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