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title: "CAT.GEN.MPA.125 Taxiing of aeroplanes — Part-CAT · Avioverse"
description: "The operator shall ensure that an aeroplane is only taxied on the movement area of an aerodrome if the person at the controls:"
url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-125"
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# CAT.GEN.MPA.125 Taxiing of aeroplanes

ANNEX IV (Part-CAT) · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

IR Implementing rule

## CAT.GEN.MPA.125 Taxiing of aeroplanes

The operator shall ensure that an [aeroplane](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aeroplane) is only taxied on the movement area of an aerodrome if the person at the controls:

(a) is an appropriately qualified pilot; or

(b) has been designated by the operator and:

(1) is trained to taxi the [aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft);

(2) is trained to use the radio telephone;

(3) has received instruction in respect of aerodrome layout, routes, signs, marking, lights, air traffic control (ATC) signals and instructions, phraseology and procedures;

(4) is able to conform to the operational standards required for safe aeroplane movement at the aerodrome.

IR · CAT.GEN.MPA.125 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

GM Guidance material

## GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.125 Taxiing of aeroplanes

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

The following skills and knowledge may be assessed to check if a person can be authorised by the operator to taxi an [aeroplane](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aeroplane):

(a) [positioning](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/positioning) of the aeroplane to ensure safety when starting engine;

(b) getting ATIS reports and taxi clearance, where applicable;

(c) interpretation of airfield markings/lights/signals/indicators;

(d) interpretation of marshalling signals, where applicable;

(e) identification of suitable parking area;

(f) maintaining lookout and right-of-way rules and complying with air traffic control (ATC) or marshalling instructions, when applicable;

(g) avoidance of adverse effect of propeller slipstream or jet wash on other aeroplanes, aerodrome facilities and personnel;

(h) inspection of taxi path when surface conditions are obscured;

(i) communication with others when controlling an aeroplane on the ground;

(j) interpretation of operational instructions;

(k) reporting of any problem that may occur while taxiing an aeroplane; and

(l) adapting the taxi speed in accordance with prevailing aerodrome, traffic, surface and weather conditions.

GM · GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.125 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · ED Decision 2014/015/R · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

GM Guidance material

## GM2 CAT.GEN.MPA.125 Taxiing of aeroplanes

SAFETY-CRITICAL ACTIVITY

(a) Taxiing should be treated as a safety-critical activity due to the risks related to the movement of the [aeroplane](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aeroplane) and the potential for a catastrophic event on the ground.

(b) Taxiing is a high-workload phase of flight that requires the full attention of the flight crew.

GM · GM2 CAT.GEN.MPA.125 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · ED Decision 2015/007/R · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

[All rules in SUBPART A: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a)

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.