Aerobridge (ABDA) training at Melbourne Airport

How do I apply for an Initial ABDA (Aerobridge Operator)?

After logging into your Airdat Passport profile: Login - PASSPORT (airdat.org) (or creating a profile if this is your first time using the platform), you must self-enrol using the relevant course's Action/Make A Booking button.

Please ensure you know the type of ABDA your company requires you to hold and enrol in the designated course for this ABDA. You may be denied entry, asked to return on a separate occasion, and/or charged an additional enrolment fee if you enrol in the wrong course.

To find a course:

Navigate to the Dashboard Home Screen of Airdat Passport
Search for the required course (e.g. Aerobridge Operator - Initial)
Select a suitable date and time for the course
Confirm your details are correct
Enter the payment details
Confirm the booking
Launch the course from either the confirmation screen or the Enrolments tab from the platform Dashboard

After completing the Aerobridge Operator online learning module, you must complete a practical assessment supervised by an approved ABDA Trainer with a valid and current Melbourne Airport Train the Trainer (TTT) qualification.

Ensure the Trainer provides a copy of your completed practical assessment to airdatsupport@melair.com.au

This assessment can be accessed via the Melbourne Airport website: AFO-AT-CHK-00-0001-Aerobridge-Practical-Assessment-Kit.pdf (melbourneairport.com.au)

Once a Melbourne Airport administrator has verified that you have completed your online learning and practical assessment, your ABDA Authority Card can be collected from Melbourne Airport Security Service (‘B219’).

When your Authority Card is collected, your ASIC or a separate Access card will be assigned access to aerobridges and the associated doors/links.

Renewal process

Aerobridge Driving Authority (ABDA) can be renewed by accessing your Airdat Passport profile. You must self-enrol using the relevant course's Action/Make A Booking button.

If you have forgotten your Airdat Passport email address registered to your ASIC ID, follow the instructions above. It is crucial that you do not create a second account, as your previous training will not be recognised, and you will not be able to enrol in the relevant renewal course.

To find a course:

Navigate to the Dashboard Home Screen of Airdat Passport
Search for the required course (e.g. Aerobridge Operator - Renewal)
Confirm your details are correct
Enter the payment details
Confirm the booking
Launch the course from either the confirmation screen or the Enrolments tab from the platform Dashboard

All online courses are now launched directly from Airdat Passport. Please ensure you launch the course directly from your Airdat Passport profile; otherwise, completion may not be recognised, resulting in your needing to re-complete the course.

Please refer to links below for awareness:

Aerobridge licence (ABDA) | Melbourne Airport

Aerobridge (ABDA) training at Melbourne Airport - AIRDAT Support Centre

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