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CM. I would just like to say that your closure on this thread is fine
Sorry but it's not your (you and CM) thread to close. There are others who would like air their views. Feel free to leave and thank you for your comments. Send me a PM if you are still looking for navigation material.
CM
I was arguing my own point of view (which IS most of this thread)
Yes you do seem to have liberated others of the opportunity to express their point of view. However before I let you swan off to the plotting table with P1 I would like to point out what I would like the debate to concentrate on. As Opssys has pointed out it is unlikely that a carbon copy of the FAR modus operandi vis a vis flight dispatch will be seen here (unless the bean counters read part 121.639). What we would like to see though is a state authority recognised training system that would be enshrined in JAR ops1 subpart N or a subpart dedicated to Ops Control Flight Dispatch (call it what you will) training requirements.
There is nothing to stop an AOC holder from pulling any old Tom Dick and Harry off the street and putting them in control of a multi million $ fleet of aircraft and relying on the aircraft commander to sort out the mess.
In FAR land the dispatcher and pilot have both sat the same exam (ATP) in JAR land it is only a recommendation that ops staff are trained in accordance with ICAO 7192D3 which is (more or less) the UK ATPL syllabus - no exam at the end mind you. Can you see how shared responsibility is easily facilitated when both parties hold the same qualifications. Can you see how much safer not to mention cost and efficient, this will make operations.
Time and time again you read in this forum "how do I get an FAA dispatchers ticket" "What sort of training should I do to work in XYZ Ops". It should not be like this , training should be in compliance with regulations, not left to the individual or Operator, I am sure you will agree.
A2000, Easyjet and others have sent their ops staff to the States to obtain FAA regulated training and FAA licences. Time this was done in the UK.
Regards EM