Aeronautical - Flight Operations Officer (Dispatcher)

Quick Programme Summary

Programme Code: DT057
Award:                                                                  

DIT Certificate - Recognition of attendance of the Flight Operations Officer course and satisfactory completion of Department of Transport Engineering examinations for the relevant modules for Year 1 and Year 2.

Duration: 2 years
Location: Venue close to Dublin Airport
Application Closing Date: 8 September 2011
School: Mechanical & Transport Engineering
Any queries? T: (01) 4023605 or E: declan.allen@dit.ie

Description

To provide instruction for flight operations officers in all operational aspects related to the preparation for commercial flights and the monitoring of all flights from a safety and efficiency viewpoint.

Content

Year 1
  • Aviation Law
  • Weight and Balance
  • Navigation
  • Air Traffic Services
  • Meteorology
Year 2
  • Carriage of Dangerous Goods
  • Aircraft Technical General
  • Aircraft / Airport Security
  • Human Factors
  • Radio Operations

The programme follows the guidelines of ICAO DOC 7192AN/857 PART D-3.Entry Requirements Employment in the aviation industry.

Entry Requirements

Employment in the aviation industry.

Duration

Year one - two evenings per week (Tuesday and Thursday) Year two - one evening per week (Thursday)

How to Apply/Enrol

Click here to download an application form.  Application should be made to the Secretary, Department of Transport Engineering (Room 119 DIT Bolton Street) before 8th September 2011. Late applications may be considered should vacancies remain after the closing date.

Programme Fee (2010/11) *

1,450 Euro.

Capitation Fee (2010/11) *

135 Euro.

* Please note, fees may change for 2011/12.  To be announced in August.

Examinations

In-house examinations.

Career Opportunities

Progression in the operations sector of the aviation industry.

Further Information is available from

Assistant School Administrator

Department of Transport Engineering

Tel: 01 402 3605

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