EMB ERJ 135 ER/LR
Situational Awareness; Training / Qualification
Other Unwanted Situation
General None Reported / Taken
Procedure; Human Factors; Environment - Non Weather Related
Gate X poses a real safety threat to both equipment and persons. When an arriving aircraft parks at gate the PLB operator is completely blind as to docking the bridge. The PLB operator does not have the ability to have visual contact with the flight deck or crew. Also ramp personnel are not instructed to assist the PLB operator to safely maneuver the bridge for proper docking.
A ramp employee addressed problems associated with safely positioning the PLB (Passenger Loading Bridge) for passenger boarding/deplaning.