Any airline that lets Aviance mess with their M&B must be mad! Most flight dispatchers out their do not get enough training in this area, it's ok if done on computer but I've seen some shocking stuff when the manual M&B sheet has to be dusted off due to a computer fault.
Aviance handled Asiana cargo at EGSS (not sure if they still do) M&B training was minimal for the 747-4 cargo, yet I've seen captains just glance at load sheets and sign their life away, and this was all manual, no computers. Wide bodied cargo can get complicated when you chuck in a full load with some haz mat.
This is not aimed at all flight dispatchers, as I know some have had good training, but for Joe Bloggs just joining the dispatch department from baggage being trained by someone who just has a basic knowledge of M&B, watch out on the flight deck.
