Aircraft Dispatch
Review flight dispatch documents to identify dispatch issues and determine mission continuance
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Aircraft Operations
Levels
Analyse flight dispatch documents and support the pilots-in-command
Dispatch procedures
Jeppesen and/or other route charts
Airworthiness documentation requirements
Weather conditions along flight routes and at departure, destination and alternate airports
Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
Impact of weather conditions on flight planning and aircraft performance
Engine performance and fuel consumption
Local and international guidelines such as Air Operator Certificate Requirements (AOCR), Air Navigation Regulations (ANR) and Airline Operations Manual (AOM)
Support the pilots-in-command in making decisions concerning dispatch
Analyse flight dispatch documents including computerised flight plans
Check and confirm the validity of airworthiness documents
Rectify dispatch errors
Determine fuel requirements
Plan flight execution based on weather conditions and operational environments along flight paths
Review flight dispatch documents
Brief co-pilots on flight execution and relevant matters
Review all dispatch documents to affirm they are complete and adequate for flights
Set optimal fuel requirements
Oversee enhancements to flight plans based on weather conditions and operational environments along the flight paths