The Aircraft Dispatcher Exam is equivalent to the Air Transport Pilot oral exam. Aircraft Dispatchers must execute and approve flight plans, route and altitude selection, and fuel load, all in compliance with FAA regulations. The format of questions and answers used in any Aircraft Dispatcher Guide or book is not sufficient to understand the extensive comprehensive material at hand and will not achieve the need to know in this profession. You cannot successfully answer questions without having full comprehension and knowledge. Unlike other books that only provide question and answer formats, this guide goes beyond the basic preparation which is necessary for passing the required exams. This book delivers to Aircraft Dispatchers a better understanding of the dispatcher's role. The information is up-to-date and brings you the latest and greatest available study materials, which are parts of an actual FAA oral exam. Route planning, regulations, and aviation weather are all part of the dispatcher's responsibilities and authorities and are covered in comprehensive detail.

The information in this book will serve you well on your exciting career path as an Aircraft Dispatcher: a critical link in air safety and a viable career option for many aviators. An Aircraft Dispatcher (ADX) is a licensed airman certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), typically employed by airlines or companies operating large transport-category aircraft, who has joint responsibility with the captain for the safety and operational control of flights. Dispatchers legally authorize flight departures and have authority to delay or cancel flights if unsafe conditions exist. They disseminate flight information to the company and are the source of information provided to the traveling public. The FAA Practical Exam for Aircraft Dispatcher is equivalent to the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) oral exam that an airline captain must successfully complete. This Aircraft Dispatcher Oral Exam Guide prepares you for the exam with an explanation of the certification process, knowledge requirements in a question-and-answer format, and reference materials for further study. It covers the aircraft dispatcher Practical Test Standard subject areas such as route planning, regulations, training and currency requirements, certification, responsibilities and authority, aviation weather, manuals and documents, as well as practical applications of all topics. In addition, special emphasis is placed on common areas of focus for the exam: situational questions, and a generic guide to the proper systems and procedures you can apply to the specific aircraft used in your individual operations. The Aircraft Dispatcher Oral Exam Guide provides current dispatchers with a thorough review for their annual proficiency checks, and is also beneficial to airmen and aspiring airline pilots seeking a better understanding of dispatch flight operations. Author David C. Ison has been involved in the aviation industry for over 32 years, as a flight instructor, a college professor, and as an ATP for both regional and major airlines flying domestic and international routes.