CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT THE FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANAGER IN THE 21ST CENTURY HOW SHOULD THE TRANSITION FROM COCKPIT TO OFFICE BE MADE? LONDON / 17 - 18 MARCH 2015 Following on from the successful ‘The Aircraft Commander in the 21st Century’ series of conferences, The Flight Operations Group (FOG) of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) is continuing its theme of aviation leadership in the 21st Century with its next conference on 17 - 18 March 2015. For some time the Group has been concerned about the way pilots transition from the cockpit to flight operations management. In most other management roles within today’s airlines there is a career progression that prepares the manager for each new role. However, in the case of flight operations management, a pilot is often promoted straight from the cockpit into a management role with no previous applicable experience or training. There is a massive transition from the very specific and specialist environment of the cockpit to a general management role that requires the new manager to lead, manage and motivate a group of crewmembers. The requirements for nominated persons (post-holders) are regulated, but the requirements for other management roles are not. This conference will examine the role of the flight operations manager. Leading airlines from around the world will present their best practices and advice. In addition, experts from other businesses and industries will present their views on the essential skills that a new flight operations manager needs, such as labour relations, budgeting, and project management. Most importantly, workshops will provide real tools and methods for prospective, new or experienced flight operations managers to take away and use. “An excellent conference, with a variety of enthusiastic and knowledgable speakers. One of the most worthwhile conferences I have been to.” Susan Buckle, Telespazio VEGA, referring to the 2014 Aircraft Commander in the 21st Century Conference. The airing given to this topic will be of interest to training providers & managers, instructors & examiners, aircrew, manufacturers, regulators and operators together with their fleet managers and dispatchers. Regardless of your role, the 2015 RAeS Flight Operations Conference will provide a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders, discuss the issues and influence the work required to resolve them. SPONSORS PROGRAMME VENUE The Conference programme will be made available shortly so visit www.aerosociety.com/events for more information Royal Aeronautical Society Headquarters No.4 Hamilton Place London W1J 7BQ UK www.aerosociety.com/events T: +44 (0)20 7670 4345 F: +44 (0)20 7670 4309 E: [email protected] www.aerosociety.com/events