J'ai trouvé une page intéressante sur le site d'Aer Lingus sur les métiers des opérations aériennes:
The Integrated Operations Centre is responsible for planning and co-ordinating the movements of all our aircraft.
Aer Lingus Careers
When passengers board an aircraft, they know its destination. But the route the plane will take to that destination is dependent on many variables so each journey must be planned with precision.
Our flight planners carefully consider the changing weather conditions, multiple countries' airspaces and fuel considerations to guide each aircraft efficiently to its destination. The team in the Integrated Operations Centre are need to react quickly to change and think on their feet under time pressure.
Why is planning a route so important? Is there really that much change from day to day?
There can be a lot of change, and a lot of things to take into consideration. Ireland is at the edge of Europe. Five minutes after take-off, a plane is probably in UK airspace, which is very expensive. Our flight planners are constantly monitoring our planes are allowed to fly and where there are restrictions which could be imposed either by International Air Traffic Controls or by weather. And then, once they know the possibilities, they must chose the most efficient and economical route.
What sort of restrictions might there be apart from weather?
They vary. Sometimes there might be air show restrictions. There could be military zones. Air Traffic control in one particular country might be on strike. And sometimes there are restrictions in areas for other special events like for example the Olympics. Things can actually change from hour to hour, especially when you do take the weather into account. So there can be all sorts of reasons for us to have to take an alternative route.
Is there anything you can do about the different costs?
We try to be clever. We are an industry leader when it comes to negotiating constantly with Aer Traffic Control about the cost of airspace. And we are as innovative as possible too about other costs. We have a fuel analyst, working constantly on how to get the best value there. And we are always looking at ways to lighten the load. We even changed to lighter glassware, and started printing menus on both sides, and put lighter paper into the menus to bring our fuel costs down.
Have any other bright ideas for savings come out of your department?
Well, we make sure to wash the engine to get better performance, the same with the body of the plane. We clean the carpets regularly so they won't retain heavy dust, and we don't carry water that we don't need. We are always looking for ways to lighten, and thereby save.
So what costs you money then?
Running late costs money. There are overtime costs if we go out of crew time. So we do everything we can to optimise punctuality. We keep an eye on boarding. It is really important to get a plane turned and to push on time. So we are the ones keeping track of things, and then trying to analyse problems if they arise. It's a bit like being a detective.
But there will be times when you don¿t need to be a detective to know why you're completely grounded?
Absolutely. So many things can go wrong that we just can't control: snow, another ash cloud, a crash somewhere, a broken aircraft, or there could just be a fuel leak. But it that leak leads to a closed runway, it means a big disruption. So we are very aware of the fact that when there is a disruption, we need to recover. And since the ash and the snow, we have been doing a lot of work on building a really strong recovery model. We have an emergency response plan. A team of 300 people is available in the case of a major crisis. We do a major crisis dry run twice a year, and a minor dry run twice a month.
So it really sounds as if you and your flight planners pull it all together? Tell me about a typical flight planner?
We find it quite hard to recruit flight planners. There is a requirement for a real understanding of flight and an airline's operation. Flight dispatchers have that, and some of our planners come from that area. We also have some people who perhaps have done some pilot training and are interested in that area. We do give our planners a very comprehensive training ourselves however, and we believe we offer them an exciting, exacting and really fulfilling job at the very heart of a great airline's operation.
http://careers.aerlingus.com/careers-in ... ns-centre/
avec la vidéo qui va bien :
http://youtu.be/fykaLaobJ1M
D'après les profils que j'ai pu voir sur linkedin, la plupart sont pilotes pro ou au moins privé.
Les sites des majors européennes offrent peu d'informations sur le métier. Ou alors j'ai pas trouvé.
Emirates est une des plus généreuse avec une page remplie d'infos
http://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/eng ... fault.aspx
The Flight Operations department manages various facets of the operational side within the Emirates Group. However, its primary responsibility is to ensure safe, legal and efficient operation of Emirates airline’s aircraft. This includes training and scheduling of Flight Deck Crew to ensure that they meet all licensing and regulatory requirements and can execute high-quality operation in a safe, efficient and customer-friendly manner. Specially trained operational staff within the department also plays a key role in the recruitment of new Flight Deck Crew. The navigation and technical sections are in charge of effective surveying of all new routes and making available all navigation, performance and other necessary operational data to flight crew, to ensure safe air and ground operations. Investigating, monitoring and disseminating information on all accidents, incidents and other occurrences involving Emirates’ aircraft come within the scope of this function.
The Flight Operations department is comprised of the following sections:
1. Flight Operations Training
2. Flight Training Facilities
3. Emirates Network Operations and Logistics
4. Flight Operations Performance
5. Flight Operations Support
6. Flight Training Facilities
If you are keen to pursue a career within Emirates Group Flight Operations, we are actively seeking applicants who:
• Are passionate and excited about the aviation industry.
• Have the enthusiasm and desire to go the extra mile to ensure accurate end results are delivered on time.
• Are talented and ambitious enough to progress in one of the most challenging working environments within the industry.
• Will continue to remain positive and motivated even when required to work unsocial hours.
Flight Operations Performance
Flight Operations Performance supports the production of data used by Pilots and Dispatchers to conduct safe aircraft operations. This covers all phases of flights including take-off, climb, cruise, descent, approach, and landing.
The section has areas of specialisation that develops both low and high-speed aerodynamics data, as well as flight data monitoring and analysis.
Specific pilot support is provided in the form of flight deck documentation such as Flight Crew Operating Manuals, and preparation of Electronic Flight Bags. The section also develops studies related to aircraft performance, to support technical aircraft evaluations and flight optimisation.
Flight Dispatch
The task of Emirates Flight Dispatch is to exercise operational control over the Emirates fleet under a scheme of co-authority.
Positions within Flight Operations Support include:
• Senior Flight Dispatch Assistant
• Licensed Flight Dispatcher
• Dispatch Duty Manager
Aeronautical Services
Aeronautical Services manages:-
- Flight planning issues
- Documentation
- Over-flight provisions
- Charting
- FMS (Flight Management System) updates and
- Liaison with fleet on technical issues.
The department has direct contact with systems manufacturers. It has a wealth of knowledge and the manager encourages learning from others. It has access to aircraft systems and the ability to make necessary changes. The department has direct liaison with Airbus and Boeing. It works with other teams on new destinations (mapping/routing).
Positions within Aeronautical Services include:
• Aeronautical Services Manager
• Aeronautical Services Specialist
• Flight Operations Support Specialist
• Senior Aeronautical Services Assistant
j'imagine que ces grosses compagnies demandent une expérience dans le secteur. Mais l'environnement doit être captivant...
