Description
Flight operations officers compile flight information to expedite movement of aircraft between and through airports. They compile aircraft dispatch data such as scheduled arrival and departure times at checkpoints and scheduled stops, amount of fuel needed for flight, and maximum allowable gross take-off and landing weight.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
make time-critical decisionscoordinate flight schedulescommunicate verbal instructionsimplement airside safety proceduresmanage aviation planningidentify airport safety hazardsensure compliance with civil aviation regulationsdeal with air traffic issuesmanage allocation of flight resourcesmanage aircraft support systemsmanage budgetswork in shiftsensure flights run to schedulecommunicate analytical insightsorganise aircraft maintenancenegotiate logistics servicesadapt to changing situationsprovide advice on breaches of regulation