DADE DADE Regulations & Legal Requirements

Question 1

Under 14 CFR Part 65, what certificate is required to legally perform aircraft dispatcher duties for a Part 121 air carrier?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate

Answer

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

Answer

Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating

Answer

FAA Ground Instructor Certificate

Question 2

What is the minimum age requirement to hold an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate?

Accepted Answer

18 years of age

Answer

21 years of age

Answer

23 years of age

Answer

25 years of age

Question 3

How many hours of dispatch experience or training are required before an applicant can take the Aircraft Dispatcher practical test?

Accepted Answer

200 hours of approved training under an approved program or 2,000 hours of flight time

Answer

100 hours of approved dispatch training

Answer

500 hours as a part 135 dispatcher

Answer

No specific hour requirements, only written test passage

Question 4

Under what regulation must a Part 121 air carrier maintain a Dispatch Training Program?

Accepted Answer

14 CFR Part 121 Subpart S

Answer

14 CFR Part 61

Answer

14 CFR Part 65

Answer

14 CFR Part 135

Question 5

What is required for a dispatcher to maintain currency on a new aircraft type added to a carrier's fleet?

Accepted Answer

Completion of an approved initial qualification training program for that aircraft type

Answer

Successful completion of a written test only

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10 hours of observation in the operations center on that aircraft type

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Completion of a 90-day probationary period

Question 6

Under Part 121, what recurrent training must a dispatcher complete to remain qualified?

Accepted Answer

FAA-approved recurrent training including academic, emergency, and proficiency training at intervals not exceeding 12 months

Answer

Annual review of company procedures only

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Biennial written knowledge test

Answer

Monthly training sessions totaling 24 hours per year