Job Overview:
System Operations Control serves as a coordinating point in the Operational Control process that provides the PIC with all information necessary to conduct a safe flight.
Responsibilities:
- Obtaining the weather, present conditions, and future trends, which will affect the areas of the operation active during his duty period.
- Checking field conditions and NOTAMs for current conditions of en route and terminal facilities.
- Loads the required information to OPT for the required CFP.
- Review the MEL / CDL database in NavBlue and verify the database against Maintenance form KYE1369.
1. Maintenance Control will inform System Operations when an MEL / CDL has been added, removed or modified. This notification will be both verbal and by handing a copy of Form KYE 1369.
2. After the Flight Follower generates a CFP and before the CFP is forwarded to the flight crew or made accessible on NavBlue briefing, he/ she will verify the aircraft specific listings of KYE1369 against the MEL / CDL listing on the CFP (Computer Flight Plan) Any discrepancies between form KYE1369 and the MEL/ CDL listings on the CFP has to be investigated and resolved prior to releasing the CFP.
- Requesting CFP for the flight(s) to be conducted during his shift. Verifying the CFPs accuracy and assuring all required information is attached.
- Verifying that the flights under his control have been planned within the applicable structural and performance limitations.
- Verify all flights planned within RVSM airspace meet the applicable aircraft authorization and approvals. Check aircraft status to ensure all required equipment for RVSM is functional. Obtain OPT analysis data for charter flights.
-Recording flight releases for individual flights after ensuring that all pertinent information has been provided to the PIC and the release has been signed by the PIC.
-Monitoring the progress of flights during his shift.
-Keeping himself current and qualified in all aspects related to Company Flight Release Procedures, Release Flight Plan Procedures, Operations Specifications, the General Operations Manual (GOM), FARs and Company aircraft.
-Coordinate with the appropriate departments concerning the availability and positioning of crew members.
-Coordinate with Maintenance Control as to the availability and maintenance status of all aircraft.
-Coordinate and obtain as appropriate; landing rights, overfly permits, ground support equipment, crew lodging & travel arrangements and review operational curfews and handler requirements/coordination.
-Coordinate with stations as necessary in order to facilitate the safe “on-time” operation of flight.
-Obtain and log all required information in the Daily Log.
-Keep the Flight Tracking Report current.
-Issue pertinent information to stations involved about delays, change of equipment, re-routing, cancellations, etc.
-Notify by telephone the agency responsible for operating the facility of any irregularities of a ground or navigational facility reported by a flight through using the ATC facility telephone directory provided on the SYSOPS computer server Notify by telephone the appropriate ATC agency when informed by a flight of any hazardous meteorological conditions encountered by using the ATC facility telephone directory provided on the SYSOPS computer server.
-Evaluate airports for suitability including station facilities using the procedures outlined GOM in Appendix A 1.21, 1.22 as required.
Experience:
- Previous experience with Part 121.
- Flight Dispatcher License.
- Proficiency in basic math for calculating flight durations, fuel consumption, etc.
- Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to speak and read English.
- Familiarity with aviation terminology and procedures
- Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations to ensure compliance during operations
-Must be able to work rotative shift (12-hours shift).