Aircraft Dispatcher Numerical & Material Recording Clerks
SaveWhat Does an Aircraft Dispatcher Do?
Aircraft dispatchers authorise, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to governmental and company regulations. They expedite and ensure flight flow by preparing logs of flights, delays, cancellations, and changes in schedules or flight plans.
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Where Do I Start?
Aviation Meteorology
Understand aviation meteorology to deal with the impact of weather on air traffic management (ATM). Understand how thorough changes in pressure and temperature values at airports can create variations in head and tail-wind components, and may impose low visibility operating conditions. Knowledge of aviation meteorology can help to reduce negative impact on the ATM system by diminishing disruption and the consequent problems of disturbed flow rates, lost capacity and induced additional costs.
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Skills You Need to Become an Aircraft Dispatcher
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EssentialAviation Meteorology knowledge
Understand aviation meteorology to deal with the impact of weather on air traffic management (ATM). Understand how thorough changes in pressure and temperature values at airports can create variations in …
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EssentialAirport Planning knowledge
Know airport planning for different types of aircrafts; use that information to mobilise resources and people in order to handle the aircrafts while they are in the airport.
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EssentialAir Traffic Control Operations knowledge
Understand the tasks performed by air traffic controllers, including Interaction and effective communication between aircraft and air traffic controllers; execution of follow-up activities, and ensuring smooth operations during flights.
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EssentialAct Reliably skill
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EssentialApply Airport Standards And Regulations skill
Know and apply the accepted standards and regulations for European airports. Apply knowledge to enforce airport rules, regulations, and the Airport Safety Plan.
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EssentialApply Company Policies skill
Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.
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EssentialMake Time-critical Decisions skill
Pursue optimal time-critical decision making within the organisation.
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EssentialMeet Deadlines skill
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
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EssentialOperate Radio Equipment skill
Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio …
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EssentialPerform Multiple Tasks At The Same Time skill
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EssentialThink Analytically skill
Produce thoughts using logic and reasoning in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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EssentialTolerate Stress skill
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EssentialUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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EssentialUse ICT Systems skill
Select and use ICT systems for a variety of complex tasks in order to meet a variety of needs.
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EssentialUse Meteorological Information skill
Use and interpret meteorological information for operations dependent on climatic conditions. Use this information to provide advise on safe operations in relation to weather conditions.
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EssentialWork In An Aviation Team skill
Work confidently in a group in general aviation services, in which each individual operates in their own area of responsibility to reach a common goal, such as a good customer …
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EssentialAssist Pilot In Execution Of Emergency Landing skill
Assist aircraft pilot during emergency situations and emergency landing procedures.
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EssentialCalculate Aircraft Weight skill
Calculate total aircraft weight, taking into account luggage, cargo, passengers, crew and fuel. Compose weight and balance documentation.
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EssentialCreate A Flight Plan skill
Develop a flight plan which details the flight altitude, route to be followed and the amount of fuel required using different sources of information (weather reports and other data from …
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EssentialDisseminate Flight Information skill
Compose and disseminate flight information to others within the company. This is the source of information provided to the travelling public.
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EssentialEnsure Accuracy Of Aeronautical Data skill
Ensure the accuracy of published aeronautical information, e.g. landing charts and radio navigational aids.
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EssentialPrepare Flight Dispatch Release skill
Prepare and sign the dispatch release - an official document providing authorisation for the flight to depart.
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EssentialPrepare Notices To Airmen For Pilots skill
Prepare and file regular briefings in the information system used by pilots; calculate the best possible way to use the available airspace; provide information on the potential hazards that may …
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EssentialTake Weather Conditions Into Account skill
Delay or cancel flights if unsafe weather conditions might endanger the safety of aircraft, passengers or crew.
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