Flight operations officers compile flight information to expedite movement of aircraft between and through airports. They compile aircraft dispatch data such as scheduled arrival and departure times at checkpoints and scheduled stops, amount of fuel needed for flight, and maximum allowable gross take-off and landing weight.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Directing and controlling aircraft approaching and leaving airport and their movement on the ground;
(b) Directing and controlling aircraft operating in designated airspace sector;
(c) Examining and approving flight plans;
(d) Informing flight crew and operations staff about weather conditions, operational facilities, flight plans and air traffic;
(e) Applying knowledge of principles and practices of air traffic control in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work;
(f) Initiating and organizing emergency, search and rescue services and procedures;
(g) Directing activities of all aircraft and service vehicles on or near airport runways;
(h) Maintaining radio and telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units and other control centres, and coordinating the movement of aircraft into adjoining areas.