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FLIGHT OPERATIONS
The next area we will be looking at is Flight Operations.
In this area, some of the main responsibilities include:
- Creating flight operations policies, procedures and standards
to meet all necessary requirements
- Monitoring all areas of route flying
- Ensuring flight safety, efficiency and standardization
Flight Operations can be further split into four departments handling different aspects.
1. Air Traffic and Safety Department What do they do?
- Develop and promote safe, profitable and punctual flow of air traffic from departure to arrival
- Develop programmes for safe aircraft operations
- Maintain information on airports and airways that may affect operating policies and procedures
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NOTE:
AIRWAYS REFERS TO ROADS IN THE SKIES!