Whether a flight can be performed safely and in the most efficient conditions depends on many significant operational factors that must remain under control from the initial planning analysis until the aircraft is parked at its destination.

These critical responsibilities are assigned to the operational control professionals such as flight dispatchers, operations controllers, crew controllers, or performance engineers. These key teams play a direct or indirect role in the safety and efficiency of every passenger, cargo, or business aviation flight.

Whereas safety remains the priority, this challenging and competitive industry requires a strong focus on efficient flight operations, considering costs, on-time operations, and environmental impact reduction. The effectiveness of aviation organizations' flight operations is directly related to how their competent workforce is trained in the functions they are responsible for.