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Crew Control Officers

Descriptions & Duties

  • Crew Control Officers ensure that the crews’ operational requirements are met legally and cost effectively. They handle manpower reassignment in crew operations and cockpit crew training.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Remarks

Using specific control system

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Remarks

Logical thinking, creativity and flexibility

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Remarks

Effective communication with flight crews

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Remarks

Handling manpower reassignment

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Professional knowledge in airlines geography

Crew Control Officers must be familiar with relevant airline and geographical information such as destinations.

Professional knowledge in aviation rules, regulations and restrictions

Crew Control Officers must be familiar with aviation rules, regulations and restrictions in order to make sure crews’ operational requirements are met legally.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • Diploma / Certificate / Sub Degree

Experience

  • 1 to 2 years’ relevant working experience is preferable

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $11,000-$13,000

Monthly Salary $22,000-$25,000

Monthly Salary > $40,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Crew Control Officers generally work in back offices at the airport. They may need to work in early morning or late night shifts and interact with flight crews such as cabin attendants and pilots.

Tools

  • Crew communication system

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