Ground ceremony

Ground Ceremony

• "The first salute is a courtesy greeting that signifies respect between the aircraft mechanic and his pilot.
• The handshake takes the greeting to a new level and is the personal bond between the mechanic and his pilot.
• The second salute after the pilot has operationally checked the aircraft signifies the aircraft’s airworthiness and that the aircraft is now in the hands of the pilot.
• The thumbs-up is the personal gesture wishing a good flight to the pilot."