FOO Subjects
Comprehensive training materials for Flight Operations Officer certification
FOO Subjects
FOO Certification
Become a certified Flight Operations Officer by completing:
- Theoretical knowledge training
- Practical flight planning exercises
- 90 days On-Job Training (OJT)
- Final oral assessment
FOO-1: Air Law
Essential regulations and legal framework for flight operations
Topics Covered
- Rules and regulations relevant to FOO licence
- Air traffic services practices and procedures
- Contents of operations specifications
- Civil Aviation Rules and Regulations
- International aviation standards (ICAO)
- Air Operator Certificate (AOC) requirements
- Licensing authority responsibilities
FOO-2: Aircraft General Knowledge
Understanding aircraft systems and limitations
Topics Covered
- Principles of aircraft powerplants and systems
- Operating limitations of aircraft and powerplants
- Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Master MEL
- Configuration Deviation List (CDL)
- Dispatch Deviation Procedure Guide (DDPG)
- Aircraft instruments and avionics
- Electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
FOO-3: Flight Performance, Calculation, Planning Procedure and Loading
Mastering flight planning and performance calculations
Topics Covered
- Effects of loading on aircraft performance
- Mass and balance calculations
- Operational flight planning
- Fuel consumption and endurance calculations
- Alternate airport selection procedures
- Computer-assisted planning systems
- ETOPS and extended range operations
FOO-4: Human Performance
Understanding human factors in aviation operations
Topics Covered
- Human capabilities and limitations in aviation
- Principles of threat and error management
- Dispatch Resource Management (DRM)
- Stress and fatigue management
- Decision-making processes
- Situational awareness
- Communication and teamwork
FOO-5: Meteorology
Weather systems and their impact on flight operations
Topics Covered
- Aeronautical meteorology concepts
- Pressure systems and fronts
- Significant weather phenomena
- Interpretation of METAR, TAF, and SIGMET
- Use of weather charts and forecasts
- Procedures for obtaining meteorological information
- Weather hazards to aviation
FOO-6: Navigation
Principles and techniques of air navigation
Topics Covered
- Principles of air navigation
- Modern navigation systems and equipment
- Instrument flight procedures
- Use of aeronautical charts
- Navigation in different airspaces
- Area navigation (RNAV) concepts
- Performance-based navigation (PBN)
FOO-7: Operational Procedures
Standard procedures for flight operations
Topics Covered
- Use of aeronautical documentation
- Procedures for carriage of dangerous goods
- Aircraft accident and incident procedures
- Emergency flight procedures
- Security procedures for unlawful interference
- Minimum equipment list operations
- Flight watch procedures
FOO-8: Principle of Flight
Aerodynamic principles governing aircraft flight
Topics Covered
- Aerodynamics principles
- Forces acting on an aircraft
- Flight controls and their effects
- Stability and control
- High-speed flight considerations
- Stall and spin characteristics
- Performance factors in different flight phases
FOO-9: Radio Communication
Effective communication procedures in aviation
Topics Covered
- Procedures for communicating with aircraft
- Communication with ground stations
- Communication facilities and equipment
- Phraseology and standard terminology
- Emergency communication procedures
- Radio telephony techniques
- Data link communication systems