Flight Ops Officer Training

Question 1

What is the Flight Ops Training course?

Answer 1

The FOTC (Main) lasts 14 weeks. During the second week, students complete a 5-day course at the Resource and Initiative Training Centre (RITC) at Fairbourne in Wales, before tackling the theoretical and practical phases. There are also 2 written examinations during the Course.

Question 2

Whats subjects are taught?

Answer 2

a. Aircraft Operations – which covers UK airspace, Search and Rescue, Aircrew Fatigue, Flight Planning, Low Flying, ALFENS and Eurocontrol.
b. Operations Room – including communications systems, documentation, and management.
c. Aerodrome – including layout, markings, lighting and installations, air activities and air traffic control.
d. Navigation – including position reporting, range and bearings, latitude and longitude, and time
e. Meteorology.
f. Flight Safety

Students are also required to cover other subjects outside the scope of Flt Ops. These include PE, Beliefs and Values, HSW, Environmental Protection, General Service Training (GST) and Expedition Training.