arrival process
There is best practise when it comes to aircraft arrivals on stand.
1. the stand entry guidance is only activated once a sweep of the stand/ramp is completed. The guidance systems indicate to a pilot the stand is clear at that time. The correct aircraft type should be visually checked once activated.
2. The pilot should not enter the stand if the guidance is not on or is showing the incorrect aircraft type.
3. the ground handler or a person named by the airline should be in close proximity to the "Emergency Stop" button which is at ramp level.
This is to safeguard the aircraft should anything happen during the aircraft arrival. ALL new guidance systems including Safedock and Apis have this facility. Even the Old Agnis stands can have this fitted and indeed a lot of airports do. Best practise dictates this manned by a nominated person.
The question that needs to be asked are.
1. why was the guidance turned on ?
2. If it was on why does the airline not have a procedure that enables activation of the "Emergency stop"