What does a student need to monitor when an aircraft diverts to a different destination?

When an aircraft diverts to a different destination, monitoring the time and route changes is crucial for several reasons. Understanding the new trajectory of the aircraft enables effective coordination with air traffic control and ensures that the aircraft remains compliant with flight regulations.

Time changes are important because they can affect flight safety, fuel management, and coordination with the destination airport. Additionally, monitoring the changes in route allows the team on the ground to adequately prepare for the aircraft's arrival at the new location, including coordinating with ground services and managing any necessary adjustments to landing schedules.

In contrast, while monitoring fuel levels, communication between aircraft, and the air traffic control system is important, they are not as central to the operational effectiveness during a diversion as the time and route changes. Fuel levels and communications are part of general operations, but they do not specifically pertain to the immediate adjustments required when an aircraft has decided to divert. The air traffic control system's status is also relevant, but it is more of a secondary concern compared to the practical adjustments that need to be made to accommodate the new route and timing.