Flight Watching and Flight Following
Monitor conditions which may affect the planned completion of flights and propose actions to prevent disruptions to flights
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Flight Operations
Levels
Monitor real-time flight positions and conditions to ensure flight completion
Check flight positions at appropriate intervals using satellite monitoring equipment
Monitor flight conditions using meteorological data
Communicate special ground handling requirements for incoming aircraft to ground handling agents and/or station managers at destination airports
Adjust flight positions
Review flight data to determine flight movements and positions
Determine impact of environmental conditions on flight paths based on meteorological data
Communicate revised flight status to airlines, airport agencies and/or authorities
Relay messages and maintain communication with pilots during flights
Review new technologies to enhance flight watching and flight following
Determine feasibility of integrating new technologies to enhance flight watching and flight following systems for the organisation
Enhance features of flight watching and flight following systems
Calculate cost impact of implementing new technologies and/or enhancing current systems
Convey business rationales for the implementation of new technologies and enhancements