912.167-010 - DISPATCHER (air trans.) alternate titles: airplane dispatcher; helicopter dispatcher - DOT Dictionary of Occupational Titles Job Description

CODE: 912.167-010

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TITLE(s): DISPATCHER (air trans.) alternate titles: airplane dispatcher; helicopter dispatcher

Authorizes, regulates, and controls commercial airline flights according to government and company regulations to expedite and ensure safety of flight: Analyzes and evaluates meteorological information, such as speed and direction of winds, visibility, and presence of storms, to determine potential safety of flight and desirable route. Computes amount of fuel needed according to type of aircraft, distance of flight, weather conditions, and fuel regulations prescribed by Federal Aviation Agency. Prepares flight plan containing information, such as maximum allowable gross takeoff and landing weights, weather, and landing field conditions. Signs authorization to release flight for takeoff. Delays or cancels flight if unsafe conditions prevail. Studies weather and pilot's position reports and terrain maps to evaluate progress of flight. Recommends flight plan alterations, such as changing course or altitude, canceling stops, or taking extra fuel. Prepares log of flights, delays, and cancellations, and lists reasons for changes in schedules or flight plans. Must be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration.
GOE: 05.03.03 STRENGTH: S GED: R5 M4 L4 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 39002 Airplane Dispatchers and Air Traffic Controllers

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CODE: 912.167-010 Buy the DOT: Download
TITLE(s): DISPATCHER (air trans.) alternate titles: airplane dispatcher; helicopter dispatcher

Authorizes, regulates, and controls commercial airline flights according to government and company regulations to expedite and ensure safety of flight: Analyzes and evaluates meteorological information, such as speed and direction of winds, visibility, and presence of storms, to determine potential safety of flight and desirable route. Computes amount of fuel needed according to type of aircraft, distance of flight, weather conditions, and fuel regulations prescribed by Federal Aviation Agency. Prepares flight plan containing information, such as maximum allowable gross takeoff and landing weights, weather, and landing field conditions. Signs authorization to release flight for takeoff. Delays or cancels flight if unsafe conditions prevail. Studies weather and pilot's position reports and terrain maps to evaluate progress of flight. Recommends flight plan alterations, such as changing course or altitude, canceling stops, or taking extra fuel. Prepares log of flights, delays, and cancellations, and lists reasons for changes in schedules or flight plans. Must be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration.
GOE: 05.03.03 STRENGTH: S GED: R5 M4 L4 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 39002 Airplane Dispatchers and Air Traffic Controllers