ISCO Occupation Group 3154.3 Flight Operations Officer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Air Transport Law
- Implement Airside Safety Procedures
- Exert A Goal-Oriented Leadership Role Towards Colleagues
- Manage Aviation Planning
- Manage Budgets
- Manage Aircraft Support Systems
- Make Time-Critical Decisions
- Organise Aircraft Maintenance
- Manage Allocation Of Flight Resources
- Work In Shifts
- Ensure Flights Run To Schedule
- Communicate Analytical Insights
- Ensure Compliance With Civil Aviation Regulations
- Air Traffic Control Operations
- Communicate Verbal Instructions
- Coordinate Flight Schedules
- Identify Airport Safety Hazards
- Deal With Air Traffic Issues
Optional Skills
- Adapt To Changing Situations
- Provide Advice On Breaches Of Regulation
- Negotiate Logistics Services
Alternative Names
- Director Of Flight Operations
- Aviation Dispatch Officer
- Air Operations Officer
- Flight Operations Officer
- Air Operations Supervisor
- Manager Of Flight Operations
- Flight Operations Supervisor
- Director Of Airport Operations
