Walking 40,000 steps a day on the tarmac at 60°C, the rubber gloves are full of sweat

Changjiang Daily Wuhan Client July 15th (Reporter Xu Dan correspondent Yang Yongyong) Speaking of security , everyone’s impression may be that “luggage passes through the X-ray machine, and people pass through a door”, in fact, this is just a “passenger inspection” position in the airport security inspection, and there are many more positions in the airport security inspection. In the special place of the empty airport apron, there are also a group of aircraft guardians who stand by day and night. They are meticulous and silently guard the last gate of the plane’s ground safety.

Guardian Zhang Kang is patrolling in front of the plane. Photo by reporter Ren Yong

At 2:00 pm on July 15, the reporter entered the apron after passing through the layers of inspections of the staff passage of Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. At this time, it was the hottest time of the day, the outdoor temperature was 37°C, and the surface temperature of the airport apron exceeded 60°C. The entire apron is unobstructed, and the cement floor on the apron absorbs heat, making the whole person feel even more stuffy.

Zhang Kang, a 27-year-old regional guardian, has just changed shifts with his colleagues. His job is mainly to monitor the aircraft that temporarily stop on the apron. He needs to carefully check the work cards and vehicle passes of the passing personnel. Routinely remove sundries in the parking stand area to prevent irrelevant personnel and vehicles from entering the apron area, exclude foreign objects and ensure the safety of the aircraft. Due to work requirements, Zhang Kang also needs to wear a medical protective cap and rubber gloves on his hands.

Guardian Zhang Kang is checking the work cards of the staff. Photo by reporter Ren Yong

It is very important that there are no obstacles and FOD (some foreign matter, debris or object that may damage the aircraft) in the parking area. “When checking for foreign objects, you must be careful and careful.” Zhang Kang said that some stones and small screws are relatively small and difficult to be found. If they are sucked into the engine with the airflow, it will bring great damage It is a safety hazard, so during the inspection process, be sure to open your eyes and check carefully.

The reporter saw at the scene that Zhang Kang went back and forth to check carefully several times. Sometimes there will be passengers stopping briefly on the apron, and he will also dissuade them in time. It took only about 5 minutes for him to work, and the young man’s face and neck were already dripping with beads of sweat, and his clothes were all soaked with sweat. Gently pushing the edge of his glove, it was soaked with sweat, and the folds of his hands were soaked. Lifting the hat open a slit, the sweat in the hair flowed directly down the cheeks.

No matter what the environment, they still stand upright and silently guard the safety of the plane. Photo by reporter Ren Yong

Deng Shen, leader of the Covered Bridge Guardianship Team at Tianhe Airport Security Checkpoint, introduced that at present, the Tianhe Airport apron is divided into 7 guardianship areas, and the areas they are responsible for are equipped with 13 guards. Regional Guardian. Due to the rapid increase in the number of flights recently and the continuous high temperature, the station has optimized the frequency of on-duty, the guards will change the guard every half an hour, and they are equipped with ice vests to cool down. Supplies and medicines to ensure the health and safety of employees under high temperature conditions.

Guardian Zhang Kang is patrolling in front of the plane. Photo by reporter Ren Yong

“The apron area has the characteristics of many points, long lines, and wide areas.” Zhang Kang walks about 40,000 steps a day, and the thick beef tendon soles will also was scalded soft. He was relatively fair in the work photos, but now he has a dark complexion. It’s hard work, but worth it. He said: “Since I have chosen this job, I will try my best to do it well. It is my bounden duty and obligation to defend the safety of air defense.”

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