FLIGHT DISPATCHER SKILLS – ORALS ACTUAL EXAM
200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATE
ALREADY A GRADED
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
2.Departure aerodrome;
3. Destination aerodrome (only in the case of a diversionary landing);
4. Arrival aerodrome; and
5. Time of arrival
Once you get employed at an airline what are the training and qualification
requirements? - (ANSWER)Ans: Basic Indoc- 40 hours, initial ground school,
Operational Familiarization
(OF) and Competency Check.
What section of the Operations Specifications list all the authorized aircrafts of
the AOC Holder? - (ANSWER)Section E
What must an aircraft dispatcher do in terms of responsibility for operational
control? - (ANSWER)1. Monitor the progress of each flight
2. Deliver safety related information to the flight
3. Cancel or re-dispatch the flight if it
cannot continue safely
Can a dispatcher declare an emergency? - (ANSWER)Yes. The dispatcher should
notify the PIC as soon as possible. If the dispatcher cannot communicate with the
, PIC, they must do whatever is necessary and outlined in the Operations manual to
deal with the emergency
What is the definition of Operational Control? - (ANSWER)Operational control,
with respect to a flight, means the exercise of authority over initiating,
conducting, or terminating a flight.
What are the requirements for computing the required fuel for IFR flight
(turbojet)? - (ANSWER)( 1)Fly to the first point of intended landing and execute
an instrument approach;
(2) Execute a missed approach and fly from that
aerodrome to the most critical (in terms of fuel
consumption) alternate aerodrome, if required; and
(3) Fly thereafter at normal cruising speed:
for 30 minutes in a holding pattern at 1,500 ft.
(450 metres) above the aerodrome, plus a reserve for
contingencies specified by the operator and approved by the Authority.
Each operator shall ensure that each takeoff alternate specified shall be located
within (for two engine aircraft) - - (ANSWER)one hour flight time at single-engine
cruise speed
unless the aircraft and crew are authorised for EDTO;
200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATE
ALREADY A GRADED
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
2.Departure aerodrome;
3. Destination aerodrome (only in the case of a diversionary landing);
4. Arrival aerodrome; and
5. Time of arrival
Once you get employed at an airline what are the training and qualification
requirements? - (ANSWER)Ans: Basic Indoc- 40 hours, initial ground school,
Operational Familiarization
(OF) and Competency Check.
What section of the Operations Specifications list all the authorized aircrafts of
the AOC Holder? - (ANSWER)Section E
What must an aircraft dispatcher do in terms of responsibility for operational
control? - (ANSWER)1. Monitor the progress of each flight
2. Deliver safety related information to the flight
3. Cancel or re-dispatch the flight if it
cannot continue safely
Can a dispatcher declare an emergency? - (ANSWER)Yes. The dispatcher should
notify the PIC as soon as possible. If the dispatcher cannot communicate with the
, PIC, they must do whatever is necessary and outlined in the Operations manual to
deal with the emergency
What is the definition of Operational Control? - (ANSWER)Operational control,
with respect to a flight, means the exercise of authority over initiating,
conducting, or terminating a flight.
What are the requirements for computing the required fuel for IFR flight
(turbojet)? - (ANSWER)( 1)Fly to the first point of intended landing and execute
an instrument approach;
(2) Execute a missed approach and fly from that
aerodrome to the most critical (in terms of fuel
consumption) alternate aerodrome, if required; and
(3) Fly thereafter at normal cruising speed:
for 30 minutes in a holding pattern at 1,500 ft.
(450 metres) above the aerodrome, plus a reserve for
contingencies specified by the operator and approved by the Authority.
Each operator shall ensure that each takeoff alternate specified shall be located
within (for two engine aircraft) - - (ANSWER)one hour flight time at single-engine
cruise speed
unless the aircraft and crew are authorised for EDTO;
