flight operations officer

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.

Alternative Labels

air operations officer

air operations supervisor

aviation dispatch officer

director of airport operations

director of flight operations

flight operations supervisor

manager of flight operations

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

communicate analytical insights communicate verbal instructions coordinate flight schedules deal with air traffic issues ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations ensure flights run to schedule identify airport safety hazards implement airside safety procedures make time-critical decisions manage aircraft support systems manage allocation of flight resources manage aviation planning manage budgets organise aircraft maintenance work in shifts

Essential Knowledge

air traffic control operations air transport law

Optional Skills and Competences

adapt to changing situations negotiate logistics services provide advice on breaches of regulation

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e53e1bd8-7316-4fab-9338-c6a66f50e5b7

Status

released

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