Flight Dispatcher Course

Flight Operations Officer Course

Flight Dispatcher (or Flight Operations Officer) is a vital link between the operations room and the air crew. Assists in the planning, tasking and monitoring of air operations. The FOO/FD license allows its holder the dispatch of flights, after analysing all relevant operational requirements for the safe conduct of flights and the preparation and presentation of a briefing, which must be dispatched in conjunction with the pilot responsible for the flight.

Aim of the Course

The aim of the Flight Operations Officers / Flight Dispatchers (FOO/FD) Course is to train personnel, with or without previous aviation experience, to undertake the duties and responsibilities described at International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and National Regulations, and be appropriate training in all the subjects required for adequate control and supervision of aircraft operation.

Screening and Minimum Requirements

• Have attained 18 years of age at the date of issue of the license
• Have completed the 12th year of education in an area that includes the Mathematics and Physics subjects; or have completed compulsory minimum schooling and completed examinations, successfully, in the subjects of Mathematics and Physics at the FOO/FD school
• Demonstrate knowledge of the English language
• Demonstrate practical aptitude for the function, upon approval of the practical component of the course, to be held at FOO/FD School
• Have three months of experience declared by an air operator or operational dispatch organization