Difference between flight ops, ground ops, airline/flight/passenger dispatcher etc.

[bgabka]

Dear All,

I'm a bit confused with terminology and naming of various job titles. Would you be so kind to give me a short overview of what do the followings do? :
- airline dispatcher
- flight dispatcher
- passengers dispatcher
- ramp dispatcher
- ramp officer
- ramp operations
- flight operations
- ground operations
- airfield operations
- operations controller
- operations officer
- any other ops?
I have the feeling that some of the above stand for the same but that's just my assumption. I'll be very grateful for your help.

[BelArgUSA]

Flight dispatchers (FAA)

First be aware that there are differences between "UK" aviation English, and the "US" aviation English... Then, a Flight Dispatcher as per FAA is a certificated airman who prepares flight documentation for an airline flight under FAR 121 (or FAR 135) and monitors the flight from departure until arrival at destination.
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Happy contrails

[call100]

Airfield Operations...Work for the Airport and ensure compliance with the licensing conditions and General airside safety.

[bgabka]

Thanks for the replies so far. To clarify, I'm interested in the UK situation.