Originally Posted by
Jan Olieslagers
Isn't there a distinction between controlled and non-controlled aerodromes? At a controlled field, I take it the tower (or, if implemented, ground control) is responsible - and the marshaller working under their control. At a non-controlled field I think I quite agree.
In my experience, ATC do not have contact with marshallers and have no control over them. At ANY airport.
Marshallers take their instructions from Apron Control where one is established and Apron Control is not an ATC function.
Marshallers are there to assist in guiding a pilot to a safe parking position; if you do not follow marshaller's guidance and (say) your wingtip collides with another aircraft, it is your fault.