Bombardier/Canadair Undifferentiated or Other Model
Maintenance Powerplant; Maintenance Airframe
Communication Breakdown
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Ground Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
General None Reported / Taken
Aircraft; Company Policy; Procedure; Human Factors
Aircraft was in tow on active taxiway with no nav lights or anti-collision light illuminated. Also no person in cockpit to ride brakes as required per Chicago Dept. of Aviation rules and regs. [Recommend to] require trained FAA licensed aircraft mechanics to perform [tow] operations on airport within ATC controlled areas.
A Line Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) reports observing a CRJ Regional jet under tow without Navigation or Anti-collision lights illuminated as required per Chicago Department of Aviation rules and regulations. Also no personnel in cockpit to ride brakes.