Basic Flight Dispatcher/Ground Pilot

Basic Flight Dispatcher / Ground Pilot Training

Introduction

The Basic Flight Dispatcher / Ground Pilot Training program provides foundational knowledge and skills required to support safe and efficient flight operations. Flight dispatchers play a crucial role in planning and monitoring flights, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with pilots, air traffic control (ATC), and ground crews. Ground pilots, who assist in remotely piloted aircraft operations, also benefit from this training, particularly with the increasing use of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

This course is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in airline operations, aviation logistics, and air traffic management. It covers essential flight planning, meteorology, aviation regulations, and operational coordination skills.

What You Will Learn

1. Introduction to Flight Dispatching and Ground Operations

   • Roles and responsibilities of a flight dispatcher and ground pilot
   • Overview of airline and airport operations
   • Importance of flight dispatching in aviation safety

2. Basic Flight Planning and Navigation

   • Understanding flight routes and airspace classifications
   • Basics of aircraft navigation systems and flight planning software
   • Fuel calculations and flight time estimations

3. Aviation Meteorology

   • Basics of weather forecasting and its impact on flight operations
   • Interpreting METARs (Meteorological Aerodrome Reports) and TAFs (Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts)
   • Effects of wind, turbulence, and storms on aircraft performance

4. Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Communication Procedures

   • Importance of ATC in flight operations
   • Radio communication protocols and phraseology
   • Coordination between dispatchers, pilots, and ATC

5. Aircraft Performance and Load Management

   • Introduction to aircraft weight and balance concepts
   • Importance of proper fuel and payload calculations
   • Understanding aircraft takeoff and landing performance limitations

6. Regulatory Compliance and Aviation Safety

   • Overview of ICAO, FAA, and IATA regulations
   • Basic flight safety procedures and risk management
   • Compliance with aviation security and operational standards

7. Emergency and Contingency Planning

   • Handling flight diversions and rerouting procedures
   • Responding to technical failures and adverse weather conditions
   • Introduction to crisis management in flight operations

8. Introduction to Remote and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Ground Pilot Training)

   • Basics of UAV and remotely piloted aircraft operations
   • Regulatory requirements for drone operations
   • Ground control station procedures and safety measures