Who shall be in complete command and monitor the towing procedures, normally occupying the position to surveil the operation?

• A. The tow team supervisor
• B. The nose walker
• C. The tow bar handler
• D. The pilot

Answer: (A)

In towing operations, the person who has complete command and monitors the procedures is the tow team supervisor. This role oversees the entire ground tow, coordinating the nose walker, tow bar handler, and any other crew, and has the authority to start, adjust, or stop the tow to keep everything safe and orderly. The nose walker stays in front to watch for obstacles and guide the aircraft along the path, providing immediate clearance signals, but does not command the operation. The tow bar handler handles attaching and detaching the tow bar under the supervisor’s direction. The pilot controls the aircraft from the cockpit, but during ground tow that control is delegated to the ground supervisor who ensures the procedure is executed safely.