An EASA notice of proposed rulemaking (NPA) establishes minimum requirements, responsibilities, and qualifications for serving as a flight dispatcher, a position mandated for European-registered commercial aircraft operations, including most business jet charter companies. But because current requirements are vague and confusing, the proposed amendments are designed to standardize flight dispatcher training across EASA member states and to ensure a level playing field.
The NPA also contains requirements for the training of “operational control personnel,” which includes flight operations officer qualifications, and designates an “advanced qualification” level for flight dispatchers. Additionally, this NPA amends provisions on fuel planning and management and all-weather operations. Dispatcher rules do not apply to helicopter and non-commercial general aviation operations.
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