BASIC FLIGHT DISPATCH

The Basic Flight Dispatcher course provides foundational knowledge and practical understanding of flight dispatch operations. Students learn how to prepare flight plans, interpret weather information, communicate with pilots and support the safe and efficient operation of flights.

What You Will Learn

What you will learn

On completing this course, you’ll know how to

· Perform the duties of a flight Dispatcher in any airline environment
· Adhere to all NCAA regulations as regards flight operations
· Develop strategies to manage threats, errors as well as minimize their consequences
· Proffer solutions on the challenges of the human-machine interface and related interpersonal activities and improve safety systems
· Improve Airline performance while decreasing your costs
· Plan, prevent and manage crew error & coordinate tasks inside the cockpit
· The process of making decisions in unusual situations
· Become an invaluable human asset in the operation of an airline
 
Key topics/Modules

· Aerodynamics

· Aircraft Instrument

· Air law

· Communications                                 

· Dangerous Goods

· Flight planning

· Human performance & Limitation

· Meteorology

· Navigation General

· Operations procedure and regulations

· Radio Navigation

· Practical Dispatch

· Weight & Balance

Who should attend

This course is recommended for but not limited to:

· Air traffic Control Officers

· Aircraft Engineering & Maintenance Technicians

· Aircraft Ground Handling personnel

· Cabin & Cargo Operations personnel

· Flight Safety and Human Factor Officers

· Flight Operations Officers who intend to be licensed Flight Dispatchers

· Graduates who have completed the basic level of tertiary education and are aspiring to build a career in the aviation industry

· Technical Staff, Supervisors, Flight Operations Managers

Career Opportunities

1. Flight Dispatcher
2. Airline Operations Officer
3. Flight Operations / OCC Support Officer