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)