For security reasons relating to the operation of aircrafts, individuals who have to drive within the airport perimeter are required to hold an  authorisation to drive on the airport.

• Must hold a driving licence that is valid in Switzerland.
• Must have a red badge giving access to the airport apron area.
• Must have a real need for their business operations on the airport site.

Please note that individuals are not authorized to drive a vehicle of a type other than the one for which they hold the licence.

There are two stages to obtaining a Tarmac Licence:

1. Theory: Theory course  and theory examination
   After passing the first stage, participants are given a provisional T licence logo and may drive accompanied by a T licence holder on the apron.
   
   
2. Practical: Practical test or vetting
   After successfully completing the practical test or vetting, participants are given a T licence logo and may drive alone on the apron.

The airport runs a day theory training course in French from 09:00 to 16:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, depending on the calendar.

In the event of failure

Participants who fail the theory examination are entitled to a second try.
Participants who fail the theory examination a second time must repeat the full training program.

Validity

The provisional T licence is valid for 4 months, after which participants must repeat the theory course.

Venue for theory courses

Courses are held in the terminal T2 building (charter terminal opposite the P50 and P51 car parks), in conference and teaching room 51B on the 2nd floor.

• Jeudi 5 Janvier 2012 salle T2
• Mardi 10 Janvier 2012 salle T2
• Jeudi 12 Janvier 2012 salle T2
• Mardi 17 Janvier 2012 salle T2
• Jeudi 19 Janvier 2012 salle T2
• Jeudi 2 février 2012 salle T2
• Mardi 7 février 2012 salle T2
• Jeudi 9 février 2012 salle T2
• Mardi 14 février 2012 salle T2
• Jeudi 1er Mars 2012 salle T2
• Mardi 6 Mars 2012 salle T2
• Jeudi 8 Mars 2012 salle T2
• Mardi 13 mars 2012 salle T2
• Jeudi 15 mars 2012 salle T2
  

Procedure

During the theory course, participants are given a detailed explanatory memo for each apron hotspot (rules and dangers).
During the practical test, participants draw four hotspots at random and must go to each of them, explaining the dangers and the rules to be followed.
The expert will also ask candidates to go to an arbitrary plane stand.

Criteria

A list of the criteria for success is explained and presented to candidates during the theory course.
This list is used by each experts to judge success or failure in the practical test.
Experts

The practical test is supervised by a T-licensed expert approved by Genève Aéroport (AAU operational staff, and Operations Division training service staff).

Scheduling

The examination is scheduled to last for 1hr 30min (maximum).
Three days a week are reserved (time slots 08:30-10:00 / 10:30-12:00 / 13:30-15:00 / 15:30-17:00).
Appointments are made immediately after the theory course, depending on the slots still available.

Making appointment

To make an appointment for a practical exam, call Dominique Gianadda to 022 717 78 14 (except Tuesday and Thursday), Sylvie Maret to 022 717 71 30 (except Wednesday) or Christian Manser to 022 717 78 13. In case of absence, send your demand by email to permis@gva.ch.

Appointment venue and vehicle

Candidates must present themselves in front of door C4, apron side, 5 minutes before the time of the test (NOTE participants must be accompanied by a T licence holder, since candidates are not yet authorized to drive alone).
Participants must present themselves for the test with their company vehicle equipped with a flashing light.

In the event of failure

Participants must retake a practical test, depending on dates and availability times, but no earlier than one week after failing.
Participants who fail a second practical test must repeat the full theory course.

Liability

The expert acts as an observer for the grant or otherwise of authorization to drive within the airport. He cannot be held liable in the event of an offence or accident during the practical test.

Pre-registration is required. To register, fill out the registration form and send it to your line manager at permis@gva.ch.

Registration deadline: 1 week before the course starts.

When your registration has been OK’d by the Operations Division, you will receive a confirmation email for the requested course.

When you attend the course you must bring:

• a readable and valid copy of your civilian driver's licence,
• your Airport ID card,
• something to write with.

Training courses for T driving permits can be arranged in English on request at permis@gva.ch.

Courses are held once there are 3 or more participants; in the event of a cancellation, you will be notified one week before the course starts. The maximum number of participants is 15 per session.

Training fees: CHF 50.- theory // CHF 50.- practical (single payment of CHF 100.-).

Any absence for which valid reasons are not given at least 24 hours in advance will be charged to the company concerned.