2011 AVN Intermediate Flight Operations and Ground Operations

Course Description

This 3-Module Mini Course gives an overview of two vitally important departments within every airline, namely Flight Operations, known as ‘flight ops’, and Ground Operations, ‘ground ops’. The process of training airline pilots is also covered as well as an explanation of their professional responsibilities and potential salaries and benefits.

Key Concepts include:

• Flight operations (‘flight ops’) – overview
• Flight operations – pilots and cabin crew
• Flight operations – flying training including ground simulator checks
• Flight operations – support specialists (e.g. flight dispatchers)
• Ground operations (‘ground ops’) – overview
• Ground operations – terminal duties
• Ground operations – apron duties