Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards

The Flight Standards Service (AFS) of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has developed these practical test standards as the standards that shall be used by qualified FAA inspectors and designated examiners when conducting the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test. Instructors are expected to use this book when preparing applicants for practical tests. Applicants should be familiar with this book and refer to these standards during their training.
Information considered directive in nature is described in these practical test standards (PTS) in terms such as “shall” and “must,” indicating the actions are mandatory. Guidance information is described in terms such as “should” and “may,” indicating the actions are desirable or permissive, but not mandatory.
The FAA gratefully acknowledges the valuable assistance provided by many individuals and organizations throughout the aviation community who contributed their time and talent in assisting with the revision of these practical test standards.