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Trajectory-Based Operations (TBO)
Study Team Report
Flight Following Activities (FAR 121.533) (Applicable OIs: OI-0303, OI-0306, OI-0350, OI-0382,
OI-0385)
o Monitor
Flight progress
• Ensure remain on flight path and altitude assigned
• Watch traffic flows and possible constraints in delays
o Miles In Trail (MIT)
o Route Deviation (Re-route)
o Holds
o Nominal/Off-nominal dynamic route modification
Weather
• Departure/Destination/Alternate change to METAR or TAF
o Departure/approach routes
o Required alternate change or addition
• Storm systems forcing modification to route or approach
• Fronts, winds, Significant WX causing modification to route
Dispatch Resource Management (DRM) (Applicable OIs OI-0303, OI-3120)
o Communication (FAR 121.147)
Exchange of ideas, information, and instruction in an effective and timely
manner so messages are correctly received and clearly understood
Briefing/debriefing, inquiry, assertion and conflict resolution
Inclusive of flight crew briefings
o Situational Awareness (FAR 121.533)
Ongoing process of attentiveness and surveillance
• Understanding current conditions
• Anticipating outcomes of those factors
Maintain situational awareness, vigilance must be exercised at all times
o Decision Making
Determining and implementing a course of action and evaluating the outcome
Process includes;
• Problem recognition
• Information assessment
• Identifying alternatives and a timely resolution
o Workload Management
Planning, prioritizing and recognizing situations where task saturation has
occurred or is imminent
Ability to request or provide assistance and delegate as needed is essential
Flight Planning Reference Guide
Input Flight number, hold/extra fuel, MEL, alternate etc
Route Planning and Selection
Preferred Routes and National Route Program (NRP)
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