EUFALDA
EUFALDA European Federation of Airline Dispatchers Association
EUFALDA European Federation of Airline Dispatchers Association

Operations Control

Flight Operations Control

The Operations Control Officer is responsible for the operational planning and consulting of flights. His/her duties are:

  • determine whether a particular flight is operationally and technically feasible.
  • determine the availability of aircraft and flight crew considering technical limitations of the aircraft and crew duty time limitations
  • taking due account of all regulations relevant to the flight
  • determine fuel availability at airfields and paying due regard to economic and environmental considerations
  • initiate, delay or cancel a flight, if necessary establishing communication channels