What is the proper action when confirming pushback clearance?

What is the proper action when confirming pushback clearance?

• A. Confirm with flight deck and obtain explicit clearance; monitor via interphone or radio.
• B. Start pushback immediately after chocks removal.
• C. Check only visually.
• D. Rely on silence to proceed.

Answer: (A)

Explicit pushback clearance must come from the flight deck, and you confirm it through two-way communication such as the interphone or radio. This ensures the captain authorizes the movement, everyone knows the plan, and any hazards or traffic are accounted for before the tug begins. Relying on visual cues alone or waiting for silence does not guarantee that clearance is given or that the path is clear, and starting pushback after chocks are removed without explicit authorization can lead to collisions or injuries.

Explicit pushback clearance must come from the flight deck, and you confirm it through two-way communication such as the interphone or radio. This ensures the captain authorizes the movement, everyone knows the plan, and any hazards or traffic are accounted for before the tug begins. Relying on visual cues alone or waiting for silence does not guarantee that clearance is given or that the path is clear, and starting pushback after chocks are removed without explicit authorization can lead to collisions or injuries.