Flight Dispatcher Skills Test Questions and Answers

Flight Dispatcher Skills Test What are the regulatory requirements for obtaining a dispatcher license? - Answer- (Applicant may state the general requirements, or look up for the regulation) LI 2000 Part 2.8: The applicant for a flight operations officer licence shall be not less than 21years of age. a. receive an approved training course from an authorized instructor on the knowledge areas; b. have received an endorsement for the knowledge test from an authorized instructor; c. pass the required knowledge test. d. comply with the requirements of 2.8.3 (c) & (d) What is the definition of an "alternate airport"? - Answer- An airport at which an aircraft may land if landing at the intended airport becomes inadvisable. What is an Air Operator Certificate? - Answer- A certificate authorising an operator to carry out specified commercial air transport operations. What is a Controlled Flight? - Answer- Any flight which is subject to an air traffic control clearance Is your license required to be in your possession at all times? - Answer- No. Your FD license must be in your possession whenever you are acting as a Flight dispatcher and exercising authority in coordinating with Pilot in command for a flight operating under air commerce. How often must dispatchers complete operating familiarization flights? - Answer- Operating familiarization flights are required every 12 calendar months. What amount of operating familiarization flight time is required for dispatchers? - Answer- Two complete flights over routes representative of those for which that person is assigned duties. Ground Recurrent Training for Dispatchers shall include at least which subject areas: - Answer- (1) Aircraft-specific flight preparation; (2) Dispatch resource management (human performance); and (3) Recognition or transportation of dangerous goods. When is a takeoff alternate required? - Answer- If it would not be possible to return to the aerodrome of departure. What information shall the pilot include in his arrival report? - Answer- 1.Aircraft identification