Aircraft dispatchers authorise, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to governmental and company regulations. They expedite and ensure flight flow by preparing logs of flights, delays, cancellations, and changes in schedules or flight plans.
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The procedures for organising air traffic, preventing collisions and ensuring smooth operations during flights, and the tasks performed by air traffic controllers, including Interaction and effective communication between aircraft and air traffic controllers.
The principles and procedures that govern the development of airports in order to meet the demand for aviation services and comply with the applicable regulations.
The scientific field of study that interprets the impact of weather on air traffic management (ATM) and how thorough changes in pressure and temperature values at airports can create variations in head and tail-wind components, and may impose low visibility operating conditions. Knowledge of aviation meteorology can help to reduce negative impact on the ATM system by diminishing disruption and the consequent problems of disturbed flow rates, lost capacity and induced additional costs.
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Assist aircraft pilot during emergency situations and emergency landing procedures.
Calculate total aircraft weight, taking into account luggage, cargo, passengers, crew and fuel. Compose weight and balance documentation.
Delay or cancel flights if unsafe weather conditions might endanger the safety of aircraft, passengers or crew.
Compose and disseminate flight information to others within the company. This is the source of information provided to the travelling public.
Prepare and sign the dispatch release, an official document providing authorisation for the flight to depart.
Know and apply the accepted standards and regulations for European airports. Apply knowledge to enforce airport rules, regulations, and the Airport Safety Plan.
Develop a flight plan which details the flight altitude, route to be followed ,and amount of fuel required using different sources of information (weather reports and other data from air traffic control).
Ensure the accuracy of published aeronautical information, e.g. landing charts and radio navigational aids.
Prepare and file regular NOTAM briefings in the information system used by pilots; calculate the best possible way to use the available airspace; provide information on the potential hazards that may accompany air shows, VIP-flights, or parachute jumps.
Maintain a temperate mental state and effective performance under pressure or adverse circumstances.
Use and interpret meteorological information for operations dependent on climatic conditions. Use this information to provide advise on safe operations in relation to weather conditions.
Work confidently in a group in general aviation services, in which each individual operates in their own area of responsibility to reach a common goal, such as a good customer interaction, air safety, and aircraft maintenance.
Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.
Pursue optimal time-critical decision making within the organisation.
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio equipment correctly.
Execute multiple tasks at the same time, being aware of key priorities.
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
Select and use ICT systems for a variety of complex tasks in order to meet a variety of needs.