2006-10-18 09:21:55 · 4 answers · asked by michael 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Dispatchers are commonly referred to as "Captains on the ground." Their job is to plan each commercial airline flight from departure to arrival. They must research weather, route of flight, flight restrictions, weight and balance, landing/takeoff data and many other factors. They prepare the Dispatch Release, which is the legal document required by FAA regulations before a flight can depart. Both the dispatcher and captain must concur that the flight can operate safely or it may not depart. They must be licensed by the FAA, and in fact, the written portion of their licensing exam is nearly identical to the Airline Transport Pilot written exam. They need to have a working knowledge of all aircraft systems and performance characteristics.
Once enroute, the dispatcher continues to monitor the flight for changes in weather, route of flight restrictions or emergency situations. For example, if a passenger were having a medical emergency, the captain would contact his dispatcher for help in obtaining medical assistance or finding a suitable divert airport if necessary.
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