Ab‑Initio Flight Operations Officer / Flight Dispatcher Course (Ab‑Initio)

Become a Flight Operations Officer / Flight Dispatcher (FOO/FD) by taking the course designed for individuals starting their career in airline flight operations, dispatch and operational control. The program combines internationally recognized competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) principles following ICAO Doc 10106 and Doc 9868 (PANS‑TRG)  standards, and incorporates the forward‑looking requirements outlined in EASA NPA 2023‑01. Training is delivered through a balanced combination of classroom activities, guided self‑study, and practical airline-oriented exercises. This structure ensures a strong competency‑based foundation for future Flight Dispatchers working in dynamic airline environments.

Objectives

The course develops the full set of competencies required to perform the duties of a Flight Operations Officer and Flight Dispatcher. It integrates continuous assessment throughout the entire training period, ensuring that CBTA principles are consistently applied and trainee progression is monitored in real time. Trainees advance through structured phases covering foundational FOO knowledge, dispatcher‑specific tasks, practical flight planning, and supervised on‑the‑job training, preparing them to apply these competencies confidently in real operational control environment.

Examination / Licensing

Graduates complete theoretical and practical assessments and receive a certificate of completion. This certificate provides the foundation for subsequently obtaining a State Flight Dispatcher licence once all additional State requirements have been fulfilled.

Duration

11.5 weeks.

Location

Air Baltic Training facilities, Riga, Latvia, and designated operational control center (Air Baltic OCC).