Introduction to Air Operations (OPS)
(OPS)

Level

Initial training, Skills maintenance

Target audience / relevant staff

An airline or ground handling company's agent in charge to perform the Load Control function as defined by AHM 590 / IATA procedure.

Objectives

Acquire the general knowledge allowing to understand basis of the air Operations Services, Radionavigation Systems, Flight Plans, Notam, in relation with the Traffic functions.

Contents

Theoretical

  • Regulatory basis.
  • Aircraft and airport Systems: Radionavigation Equipments
  • Air Traffic: Airspace Organization / Flight Rules (IFR, VFR) / ETOPS Certification / Air Control / Airspace Classification / Eurocontrol-Slot Management / Communications (ICAO Phrasaeology).
  • Flight Plan: Obligation / Scope /Completion Procedure / Repetitive Flight Plans / Detailled Content / Flight Plan Closure.
  • NOTAM: Decoding and Completion (European and US formats)
ICAO DOC 4444 Air Traffic Management - Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS-ATM)

Duration indicative basis

7 hrs

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course .

Method

  • Theoretical course in classroom.
  • A qualified and experienced trainer provides the training action

Evaluation

  • Theoretical : Written validation exercises.

Validity

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