Aircraft Ground Deicing Training Courses
De/Anti-Icing training course covering all qualification levels from DI-L10 to DI-L80/80B
Overview
Winter operations carry some of the highest safety risks in aviation. A single qualification gap can ground your team — or worse.
Our de-icing and anti-icing training combines theory and practical modules, covering every role — from vehicle drivers and flight crew to management — ensuring your entire operation is qualified, compliant and winter-ready.
All programmes are fully aligned with SAE International AS6286 and cover every qualification level from DI-L10 to DI-L80/80B.
Key information
Course delivery
Our instructors deliver the course in person, on-site at your location.
Theory (Classroom)
Practical (Live environment)
Duration
2 days for theory, practical is dependent on number of participants.
Max. group size
10 participants.
If you have more staff that require this training, we can run 2 separate courses
Qualification validity
12 months.
Under SAE International AS6286 regulation, all qualified personnel must complete annual refresher training to maintain their qualification.
Qualification levels we deliver
Choose which qualifications are applicable to your operation and team. We offer training for the following SAE qualification levels:
DI-L10 - Deicing Vehicle Driver
DI-L20 - Deicing Operator
DI-L30 - Deicing Supervisor
DI-L40 - Deicing Instructor
DI-L50 - Deicing Coordinator
DI-L60 - Fluid Quality Inspector (Laboratory staff only)
DI-L70 - Head of Deicing Training
DI-L80 - Flight Crew (Winter Operations)
DI-L80B - Cabin Crew (Icing Awareness)
What the course covers
Course content and duration are dependent on the applicable SAE International level of qualification.
SAFETY & REGULATION
Standards, regulations & recommendations
Safety & human factors
Emergency procedures
Safety reporting & investigation
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Fluid types & characteristics
Effects of frost, ice, snow & slush
Meteorological considerations
Aircraft performance & aerodynamics
OPERATIONS
Techniques & checks
Weight & balance principles
Performance monitoring & OTP
Quality management
INSTRUCTOR LEVELS ONLY
Preparing for theory & practical training (L40/L70)
Instructor techniques (L40/L70)
De-icing coordinator briefing (L50)
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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Annual recurrency training is a regulatory requirement under SAE International AS6286. Every qualified team member must complete refresher training each year to maintain their qualification.
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Yes — we regularly run combined sessions for organisations with mixed teams. Course content and duration are adjusted based on the SAE levels required.
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This course is available to organisations only, and is delivered exclusively on-site at your operation. If you're an individual looking to get qualified, we'd recommend speaking to your employer or ground handling company about arranging training through us.
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The winter training season peaks from September onwards, and we are normally booked well in advance. To secure your preferred dates ahead of the winter operations period, please contact us by May–June at the latest.
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Yes, we offer multi-year bookings to ensure your staff are SAE compliant year on year. Speak with our team to discuss discounted prices for multi-year bookings.
Hear from clients that have booked de/anti-icing 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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Book your 2025/26 winter training
Get in touch for a no-obligation consultation. We'll assess your team's qualification levels and recommend the right programme — whether that's initial qualification, annual recurrency, or a mix of both.
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