Agree with beer drinker. Only in the third, (and lower), world would you find an authority, (CAD/CAA etc.), who would allow a non pilot to hold the position of DFO. Aviation is one of those professions that unless you have actually been there and done that you don't have the appropriate experience and knowledge to properly and fully fulfil the position of DFO, particularly when the chips are down and the situation isn't 'Ops Normal' any more.
The idea that you can 'back door' into a DFO position by virtue of previously held,non flying, positions in aviation is totally flawed, actual (and plenty of)flying experience as a captain is a basic essential. Under some aviation authorities a previous training management position is also required.
Last edited by parabellum; 19th Mar 2016 at 06:32.