🛫Over 91 flights are prepared in the morning at Qatar Airways Operation Center
👨✈️Crew members go through briefings, grooming, and standard procedures
🌍Airport Collaborative Decision Making is used to sequence traffic and manage conflicting schedules
✈️Flight dispatchers monitor flights for weather issues and provide assistance to crew members
💼Network managers track flights, monitor deviations, and provide real-time support
What is Airport Collaborative Decision Making (ACDM)?
—ACDM is a process of building a picture and sequencing traffic to manage flight departures and arrivals efficiently.
How are flights monitored for weather issues?
—Flight dispatchers monitor weather conditions along the flight route and provide real-time information to crew members.
Who is responsible for managing flight deviations?
—Network managers are responsible for monitoring flight deviations and providing necessary support to ensure smooth operations.
How are landing gear issues handled?
—Maintenance teams source necessary spares and fix any issues with the landing gear as quickly as possible to minimize disruptions.
What is the role of flight watchers?
—Flight watchers monitor flights for any issues and provide support to crew members during the flight.
00:00Introduction to Qatar Airways Operation Center and the crew reporting for over 91 flights in the morning.
05:31Accompanying the crew as they board the aircraft and prepare for departure.
09:27Exploring the Operation Center and the role of Flight Watchers in monitoring flights.
11:31Interview with the Network Manager about monitoring flights, managing deviations, and providing assistance to crew members.
13:35Observing flight dispatch and the process of sourcing spares to fix landing gear issues.
