Aviation Operations: Flight Planning and Flight Dispatch

Objectives:
• Understand the principles and procedures of flight planning and flight dispatch.
• Learn to prepare and manage flight plans, including weather forecasting and route planning.
• Develop skills in communicating with pilots and other stakeholders.
• Familiarize yourself with regulatory requirements and safety considerations.
Course Content:
• Flight Planning Fundamentals
• Introduction to Flight Planning
• Definition and importance of flight planning
• Roles and responsibilities in flight planning
• Flight Planning Process
• Gathering and analyzing weather data
• Determining flight routes and altitudes
• Creating flight plans and submitting to air traffic control
• Flight Planning Tools and Software
• Overview of flight planning software and tools
• Best practices for using flight planning software
• Weather Forecasting and Analysis
• Understanding Weather Forecasting
• Types of weather forecasts and their limitations
• Importance of weather forecasting in flight planning
• Weather Analysis and Interpretation
• Reading and interpreting weather charts and forecasts
• Understanding weather phenomena and their impact on flight operations
• Weather Forecasting Tools and Resources
• Overview of weather forecasting tools and resources
• Best practices for using weather forecasting tools
• Flight Dispatch and Operations
• Flight Dispatch Responsibilities
• Roles and responsibilities of flight dispatchers
• Communication with pilots and other stakeholders
• Flight Dispatch Procedures
• Pre-flight and in-flight procedures
• Handling emergencies and deviations
• Flight Dispatch Tools and Software
• Overview of flight dispatch software and tools
• Best practices for using flight dispatch software
• Regulatory Requirements and Safety Considerations
• Regulatory Framework
• Overview of regulatory requirements for flight planning and dispatch
• Compliance with international and national regulations
• Safety Considerations
• Safety risks and mitigation strategies
• Best practices for ensuring safe flight operations

METHODOLOGY
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 11th – 14th Feb,2025
2ND BATCH:17th – 20th June,2025
3RDBATCH:28th – 31st Oct, 2025