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Initial Flight Operations Officer Training

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Training for Flight Operations Officers

Our Initial FOO Training is specifically designed for airlines that want to provide their Flight Operations Officers (FOOs) with a structured, hands-on foundation for their role. The program equips participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to work effectively and confidently in an Operations Control Center (OCC) while ensuring full compliance with international industry standards.

The course covers all key areas of the FOO profession: from flight planning and weather analysis to fuel management, delay handling, and coordination with pilots, ground staff, and authorities. The training goes beyond theory by focusing on real-world application, so that participants are fully prepared to take on operational responsibilities immediately after completing the program.

A major strength of this course is its customizable curriculum. The training can be adapted to your airline’s specific systems, procedures, and operational challenges. This ensures that participants are not only learning the essentials of flight operations, but also gaining knowledge and practice that directly apply to their daily work environment.

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Who is this training for?

  • Airlines that want to qualify new Flight Operations Officers or Flight Dispatcher.
  • Existing OCC staff who wish to formalize or expand their skills.
  • Service providers and partners looking to give their staff a solid training program aligned with international standards.
With our Initial FOO Training, your staff will gain not only the technical expertise, but also the practical confidence to succeed in the demanding environment of a Flight Operations Center – directly contributing to your airline’s efficiency, compliance, and operational safety.

Training Content

Flight Planning & Dispatch Procedures

  • Creating and monitoring flight plans under current EASA/ICAO standards
  • Fuel calculations, weight distribution and alternate route planning
  • Identifying and mitigating operational risks

Aviation Law & Regulations

  • Overview of regulatory requirements for flight operations
  • Implementation of international standards (ICAO Annex 6, EU-OPS, IATA, etc)
  • Airline-specific compliance processes

Meteorology & Weather Analysis

  • Interpreting and utilising METAR, TAF, SIGMET and weather charts
  • Weather-based decision-making for route planning and alternates
  • Assessing the impact of turbulence, thunderstorms, and other weather conditions

Communication & Coordination

  • Efficient coordination between flight crew, ATC and ground operations
  • Emergency communication and crisis management in operational situations
  • Application of modern communication and dispatch systems

Tailored Airline-Specific Training

  • Adaptation of procedures to match airline-specific workflows
  • Real-world case studies and hands-on training scenarios

Enhance your Flight Operations team’s skills and abilities!

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