Airline Dispatch Operations (PLT402) Course Detail

Course Name	Course Code	Season	Lecture Hours	Application Hours	Lab Hours	Credit	ECTS
Airline Dispatch Operations	PLT402	8. Semester	3	0	0	3	5

Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A

Course Language	English
Course Type	Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery	Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies	Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)	Asst. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Aslı YILMAZ
Course Assistants
Course Objectives	The objective of this course is to teach the fundamental principles of airline dispatch operations; to explain operational control, licensing, and certification processes; and to equip students with knowledge and skills in legal responsibilities, loading planning, and flight tracking. Students will aim to increase the effectiveness of flight operations by learning methods to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
Course Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; 1. Explains the fundamental principles of airline operational control and dispatch activities. 2. Evaluates the impact of licensing, certification, and legal regulations on operations. 3. Applies methods used in loading planning and flight tracking processes. 4. Uses planning and analysis techniques to increase operational efficiency. 5. Explains the role and responsibilities of dispatch in emergency scenarios. 1. 6. Evaluates the impact of fleet management and network planning on operational decision-making processes.
Course Content	Operational control, licensing and certification, legal responsibility, load planning, flight following.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week	Subjects	Preparation
1	ICAO Annex 6 and OPS General Requirements	ATPL Book 12 – Chapter 1: ICAO Annex 6; Chapter 2: OPS General Requirements
2	Operator Supervision, Certification and General Procedures	Jeppesen Dispatch Resource Manual – Section 1: Dispatch Basics
3	Flight Planning and Operational Requirements	ATPL Dispatch Operations – Chapter 5: Flight Planning; Chapter 6: Operational Requirements
4	Fuel Planning and Reserve Calculations	ATPL Dispatch Operations – Chapter 7: Fuel Planning
5	Weight and Balance Calculations	ATPL Dispatch Operations – Chapter 8: Weight and Balance
6	Meteorology and Operational Use	ATPL Dispatch Operations – Chapter 9: Meteorological Information
7	NOTAM, AIS and Operational Documentation	ATPL Dispatch Operations – Chapter 10: NOTAM and AIS
8	Midterm Exam
9	Passenger and Cargo Management	ATPL Dispatch Operations – Chapter 11: Passenger and Cargo Handling
10	Emergency and Abnormal Procedures	ATPL Dispatch Operations – Chapter 12: Emergency and Abnormal Procedures
11	Performance Calculations and Dispatch Decision Processes	ATPL Dispatch Operations – Chapter 13: Performance Calculations
12	International Operations and Long Range Planning	ATPL Dispatch Operations – Chapter 14: International Operations
13	ETOPS and Long Distance Operations	ATPL Dispatch Operations – Chapter 15: ETOPS
14	Hazardous Materials and Cargo Operations	ATPL Dispatch Operations – Chapter 16: Dangerous Goods
15	Revision Questions and Exam Preparation
16	Final Exam

Sources

Course Book	1. Oxford ATPL Book 12: Operational Procedures
Other Sources	2. Jeppesen Dispatch Resource Manual

Evaluation System

Requirements	Number	Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation	-	-
Laboratory	-	-
Application	-	-
Field Work	-	-
Special Course Internship	-	-
Quizzes/Studio Critics	-	-
Homework Assignments	-	-
Presentation	-	-
Project	1	30
Report	-	-
Seminar	-	-
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury	1	30
Final Exam/Final Jury	1	40
Toplam	3	100

Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work	100
Total	100

Course Category

Core Courses	X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	Level of Contribution
#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the theoretical background necessary to analyze operational situations encountered during flight.				X
2	Critically evaluates flight safety, airspace management, and crisis scenarios.
3	Develops applicable strategic solutions in emergency situations.
4	Possesses knowledge of flight safety, meteorology, flight planning, and emergency management.		X
5	Analyzes technical and environmental problems encountered during flight and produces appropriate solutions.
6	Applies risk management strategies for emergency situations.			X
7	Takes responsibility for effective decision-making and conducting safe operations in various flight scenarios.
8	Has knowledge of task sharing, communication protocols, and team dynamics in flight crews.
9	Communicates effectively in both written and verbal forms with flight crews.
10	Collaborates actively within the team and fulfills assigned responsibilities.
11	Ensures operational safety in multi-crew flights through effective cooperation and communication.
12	Has knowledge of flight operations management, leadership principles, and crisis management.
13	Demonstrates leadership in flight planning and operational processes.
14	Manages teams and uses resources efficiently.
15	Assumes responsibility for decision-making and guiding flight operations during crises.
16	Has knowledge of national and international aviation regulations, safety standards, and ethical principles.
17	Acts in accordance with ethical rules and legal regulations during flight duties.
18	Complies with safety standards.
19	Bears responsibility for acting in accordance with ethical principles and regulations in the aviation sector.
20	Has knowledge of professional development tools and performance evaluation methods.
21	Evaluates own flight performance and identifies areas for improvement.
22	Plans personal professional development goals.
23	Takes responsibility for continuous development with a lifelong learning approach.
24	Has knowledge of flight simulations, air traffic management, and navigation systems.
25	Applies learned knowledge in simulator applications and real flight conditions.
26	Successfully manages crisis scenarios in a simulation environment.
27	Demonstrates responsibility for operational decision-making by applying skills acquired through simulation-based training.
28	Has knowledge of commercial flight operations, multi-crew systems, and flight safety procedures.
29	Carries out duties and assumes operational responsibilities in advanced flight scenarios.
30	Applies crew coordination and aircraft management processes.
31	Assumes responsibility for leadership, safety, and management in commercial flight operations.
32	Acquires an accredited ATPL (Frozen) CPL/IR(A) pilot license with international validity approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	3	9	27
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project	1	10	10
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury	1	15	15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury	1	25	25
Total Workload			125