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FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER LICENSE (CAA-CERTIFIED)

Train as a Flight Operations Officer in Portugal. CAA-certified, ICAO-aligned, and built around the operational realities of dispatching commercial flights.
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Flight Operations Officer (FOO) Professional License
Your future in flight planning and operations starts here.
Discover the Flight Operations Officer (FOO) career and gain the necessary preparation to successfully achieve your professional licence. In official partnership with the Aeronautical Web Academy (AWA), IITA presents the most comprehensive course in Portugal, structured to meet all EASA and ICAO standards and requirements.
With the increasing complexity of air operations, the role of the Flight Operations Officer is central to aviation safety and efficiency. This professional assists in flight planning at all levels, providing continuous monitoring and advising pilots on meteorological, technical, or route changes. Our programme offers the indispensable theoretical and technical training to obtain the Flight Operations Officer Licence, certified by the National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC).
To guarantee excellence in teaching, each class is strictly limited to a maximum of twelve students. Furthermore, the course ensures a practical internship at the end of the theoretical training, allowing you to consolidate your knowledge in a real operational environment.
With an optional placement at a European air base, this programme offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world sector experience and launch a solid career.
Course Structure and Composition
The training has an estimated duration of seven months of theoretical instruction, followed by ninety working days of practical internship.
Theoretical Instruction: The syllabus covers all critical areas for performing the role, including Aviation Legislation, Aircraft General Knowledge, Mass and Balance, Performance and Flight Planning, Meteorology, General Navigation and Radio Navigation, Operational Procedures and Principles of Flight, Psychology, and Communications.
Note: Mathematics and Physics modules are included as a pre-course for candidates who do not have a 12th-grade equivalent in these subjects.
Complementary Aeronautical Training: In addition to the technical foundation, the course includes Dispatch Resource Management (DRM), Dangerous Goods, Aviation Security, and Intensive Internship Preparation.
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Admission Requirements
To enrol in the FOO Certification, candidates must:
- be eighteen years of age by the date of licence issuance
- hold a upper secondary school diploma ( Year 12) with subjects including Maths and Physics (or have the minimum compulsory education and demonstrate knowledge in these subjects through the preparatory module)
- demonstrate minimum English proficiency at level B1 or B2 ( ICAO Level 4).
Programme Details
✈️ Applications Open: late-June (TBC)
✈️ Start Date: October (TBC)
✈️ Format: in-person/classrom (Lisbon)
✈️ Schedule: Daytime and post-working hours option
✈️ Duration: Approximately 7 months + 90 working days of internship
✈️ Capacity: maximum of 12 students per class
✈️ Internship (active partnerships): EuroAtlantic, Spring Jet, SATA Regional, SATA Internacional, Net Jets White, LuxAviation, PrimeSlot, Orion-jets (TAESPEJO), OMNI Executive Aviation
NOTE: Placements are pending availability and needs of each company.
Loadmasters work across a wide range of aviation operations:
✈️ Air cargo companies – Handling of valuable or dangerous goods (eg, DHL Adviation, FedEx)
✈️ Commercial airlines – Cargo and baggage management (eg, TAP Air Cargo, Luthansa Cargo)
✈️ Military forces – Coordination of military equipment transport, tactical airdrops, and humanitarian airlifts
✈️ Humanitarian organisations — Transport of essential supplies for disaster relief and emergency operations worldwide
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Why choose IITA?

PERSONALISED TEACHING

We limit our classes to ten to twelve students. This approach allows for close monitoring by instructors, fostering engagement and excellence, personalised feedback and increased motivation.

CERTIFIED EXCELLENCE

The programme strictly adheres to ICAO and EASA standards and requirements. The licence is certified by the CAA and highly recognised and valued by airlines operating european and international flights.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES

The course is taught in-classroom in Lisbon, with daytime and post-working hours options, allowing you to balance your studies with your professional or academic life.

PRACTICAL INTERNSHIP

The transition to the job market is secured through a minimum internship of 90 working days, during which you will dispatch at least 120 real flights. This internship takes place in an airline with an Air Operator Certificate (AOC), under the supervision of a licensed FOO.
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Where can I work?

Airline Operations Centres

Any carrier with operations control jobs across Europe and globally.

Charter & Cargo Operators

Operations centre roles at charter and cargo airlines.

Handling Agents with OCC Functions

Ground handling organisations providing operational control support to airline clients.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does a Flight Operations Officer do?

The FOO is responsible for preparing and monitoring the flight plan. They analyse the weather, calculate the most efficient and safe route, determine the required amount of fuel, and monitor the flight from start to finish, maintaining constant communication with the aircraft commander.

How long is the programme?

The FOO License runs for approximately for 7 months. Please contact us to receive the full programme information.

Where do the classes take place?

The theoretical component is taught in person at AWA’s facilities, located at Rua 1º de Maio, 8 – Prior Velho, in Lisbon. The internship will take place at a partner airline’s facilities.

Does the FOO License programme include an internship?

Yes — the internship is lasts about 3 months (90 days). The placement provides genuine hands-on experience in a live aviation environment. We currently have active partnerships with EuroAtlantic, Spring Jet, SATA Regional, SATA International, Net Jets White, LuxAviation, PrimeSlot, Orion-Jets (TAESPEJO) and OMNI Executive Aviation, among others.

Is the internship optional?

The internship is mandatory, and available for all trainees who pass the internal theoretical exams, as well as the nine CAA exam papers, and who demonstrate the required English language proficiency.

What is the cost of the FOO Professional License?

The investment varies depending on the options selected. Please contact us through the form on this page for full pricing information.

Is it possible to pay in installments?

Yes. We offer flexible payment arrangements. A deposit of 50% is typically required upon confirmation of enrolment. Please contact us to discuss your circumstances.

How can I register?

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