ops controller background.
Cirro,
one recent ops controller person spec incl typo's
Must Have:
• Solid background and experience within an Operations Control Centre environment
• Cross Functional knowledge of the industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly developed problem solving ability
• Proven track record within a high-pressure operational environment
• Proven track record within a high-pressure operational environment.
Great to Have:
• Operations Control knowledge and experience
• Tertiary qualification in airline operation management
• Working knowledge of operational and crew management systems. Sabre being preferred
• Knowledge of Meteorological/flight planning and performance.
• Knowledge of Emergency response plans and objectives
• Experience in airline operational positions or similar logistical roles
• Participation in Emergency Response exercises or events.
• Experience in airline operational positions or similar logistical roles
Some of the skills come from outside the aviation industry and are definitley more than you would have picked up just sitting in the front seat.
Associations with the emergency services will give exposure to some of the skill sets.
The Victorians (DSE/NRE) used to run courses but not sure if they still do based on what was left of the NSCA fire policies and procedures. They even turned up with the old NSCA ops control van painted red.