The Flight Dispatch Inspector

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The Flight Dispatch Inspector

Language: English, French

Duration:

5 days

About the course

The Flight Dispatch Inspector Course is a professional program designed for aviation authorities and operational auditors. It provides the essential knowledge and skills needed to oversee flight dispatch and operational control functions. The course follows ICAO Annex 6 standards and international best practices. Therefore, participants gain both regulatory and practical insights into dispatch oversight.

Flight dispatch plays a central role in aviation safety. It ensures that each flight is prepared, monitored, and supported according to regulations. Because of this responsibility, inspectors must understand dispatch procedures in detail. The course explains these procedures in a clear and structured way. In addition, it highlights the connection between dispatchers, flight crews, air traffic services, and airline operations centers.

Participants learn how to evaluate pre-flight planning, load and fuel calculations, and operational control activities. They also discover how weather information, communication practices, and documentation standards affect flight operations. Moreover, the training includes group discussions, examples from real operations, and expert guidance. As a result, learners develop practical skills for identifying non-conformities and assessing compliance.

The course also focuses on safety management principles. It shows how SMS elements apply to dispatch processes. Furthermore, it explains how inspectors can review reporting systems, risk controls, and corrective actions. These elements help participants build a stronger understanding of performance-based oversight.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to perform inspections confidently. They will review dispatch releases, evaluate operational control systems, and verify compliance with operator manuals. In contrast to basic dispatcher training, this course emphasizes the inspector’s perspective. Consequently, it supports higher safety standards and stronger regulatory oversight. This makes the program ideal for civil aviation authorities, airline auditors, and professionals responsible for dispatch oversight.

Key Topics

Introduction to flight dispatch roles and responsibilities;
Regulatory framework for flight operations and dispatch (ICAO Annex 6, national regulations);
Flight operations manuals and procedures;
Pre-flight planning, load and fuel calculations;
Operational control and monitoring of flights;
Flight release and dispatch documentation;
Meteorological information and its operational use;
Communication and coordination with flight crews and ATC;
Emergency procedures and irregular operations handling;
Safety management system (SMS) oversight for dispatch operations;
Auditing, inspection techniques, and compliance monitoring;
Reporting, record-keeping, and corrective actions.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the roles, responsibilities, and regulatory expectations of flight dispatch operations.
Apply ICAO standards and national regulations to dispatch oversight activities.
Evaluate pre-flight planning, fuel calculations, load planning, and operational control processes.
Assess dispatch documentation, flight release procedures, and compliance with operator manuals.
Monitor communication and coordination between dispatchers, flight crews, and ATC.
Identify deficiencies in safety management processes related to dispatch operations.
Conduct audits, inspections, and oversight activities using recognized best practices.

Targe Audience

Civil aviation authority flight operations and dispatch inspectors
Airline and operator flight operations auditors
Quality and compliance monitoring personnel
Professionals responsible for oversight of dispatch or operational control systems
Regulatory and safety oversight staff involved in flight operations compliance

Certificate

Upon completion, participants receive
a certificate of achievement.

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