• Dealing with serious issues that affect the airline, such as air traffic control problems and adverse weather conditions. This can involve rearranging slots when delays occur.
• Monitoring aircraft to make sure that they run on time.
• Forward planning to try to reduce disruption to the flight programmed and its possible impact.
• Making sure that every flight has the right type of aircraft and that aircraft are in the right place to receive the correct maintenance
• Arranging for aircraft to undergo maintenance and, when necessary, repair. This involves liaising with engineering centers and others in operations control.
• Making sure that each flight has the right number of suitable, qualified crew members. Flight operations staff devises rosters allocating pilots and cabin crew to flights. They arrange cover for any absences.