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U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 

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Advisory Circular

Subject: Aircraft Dispatcher Training and

Qualification Standards Guidance for Appendix T (proposed 14 CFR part 121 subpart CC) Date: DRAFT Initiated by: AFS-200 AC No: 120-ADTQ Change:

1. PURPOSE. The FAA is seeking comment on this draft advisory circular (AC) which provides information and guidance on the supplement al notice of proposed rulemaking, Qualification, Service, and Use of Crewmembers and Aircraft Dispatchers, published for comment on May 20, 2011.. This AC provides informa tion and practices regarding aircraft dispatcher training under proposed Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 121 subpart CC (proposed). It is intended to b e used as a resource during the development, implementation, and revision of an air carrier’s ai rcraft dispatcher training programs. Comments to this draft AC may be submitted to the d ocket for the corresponding rulemaking, docket FAA-2008-0677, at www.regulations.gov before the comment period closes.
2. RELATED 14 CFR REGULATIONS.

• 14 CFR Part 1, Definitions and Abbreviations.

• 14 CFR Part 65, Certification: Airmen Other than Fl ight Crewmembers.

• 14 CFR Part 91, General Operating and Flight Rules.

• 14 CFR Part 119, Certification: Air Carriers and Co mmercial Operators.

• 14 CFR 120, Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs

• 14 CFR Part 121, Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations.

• 14 CFR Part 121 Subpart CC.

• 14 CFR Part 139, Certification of Airports.

• 14 CFR Part 183, Representatives of the Administrat or.AC 120-ADTQ DRAFT DATE

Page 2 Par 3. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS. The definitions relevant to this Qualification Performance Standard (QPS) appear in part 121 §121. 1405. Acronyms are as follows:

• ACARS Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System

• ADPM Aircraft Dispatcher Procedures Manual

• AFD Airport Facility Directory

• AFM Airplane Flight Manual

• AIM Aeronautical Information Manual

• AIRMET Airman Meteorological Report

• ARTCC Air Route Traffic Control Center

• ASD Aircraft Situation Display

• ATC Air Traffic Control

• ATIS Automated Terminal Information System

• CEP Central East Pacific

• CRM Crew Resource Management

• DPD Dispatch Program Designee

• DRM Dispatch Resource Management

• EFIS Electronic Flight Indicating Systems

• EGPWS Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System

• ETOPS Extended Operations

• ETP Equal Time Point

• EWINS Enhanced Weather Information System

• FCOM Flight Crew Operating Manual

• FDC Flight Data Center

• FMS Flight Management System

• FSS Flight Service StationDATE DRAFT AC 120-ADTQ

Par Page 3 • GOM General Operating Manual

• GPS Global Positioning System

• GPWS Ground Proximity Warning System

• HF High Frequency

• IAP Initial Approach Point

• ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

• INS Inertial Navigation System

• IOS Instructor’s Operating Station

• LOFT Line Oriented Flight Training

• MEL Minimum Equipment List

• METAR Meteorological Aviation Routine Weather Repor t

• MNPS Minimum Navigation Performance Specification

• NATS North Atlantic Track System

• NDB Non-directional Radio Beacon

• NOPAC North Pacific

• PACOTS Pacific Organized Track System

• PIC Pilot in Command

• PRM Precision Radar Monitor

• RNAV Area Navigation

• RNP Required Navigation Performance

• RVR Runway Visual Range

• RVSM Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum

• SID Standard Instrument Departure

• SIGMET Significant Meteorological ReportAC 120-ADTQ DRAFT DATE

Page 4 Par • SFAR Supplemental Federal Aviation Regulation

• STAR Standard Terminal Arrival Route

• TAF Terminal Aerodrome Forecast 4. FOCUS. This AC provides information and suggested practice s regarding the qualification, service, and use of aircraft dispatchers. The infor mation contained in this AC regarding compliance with the proposed part 121 training requ irements for aircraft dispatchers is advisory and provides certificate holders with knowledge and guidance that may be used in complying with the part 121 aircraft dispatcher requirements contained in part 121, subpart CC. This AC applies only to the training and evaluation of airc raft dispatchers with respect to the requirements set out in the referenced regulatory part. 5. RELATED READING MATERIAL (current editions). This AC supplements and contains information previously published in the do cuments listed below.

a. Advisory Circulars.

• AC 00-6, Aviation Weather for Pilots and Flight Ope rations Personnel.

• AC 00-45, Aviation Weather Services.

• AC 25.1581-1, Airplane Flight Manual.

• AC 60-22, Aeronautical Decision Making.

• AC 60-28, English Language Skill Standards Required by 14 CFR parts 61, 63 and 65.

• AC 61-84, Role of Preflight Preparation.

• AC 120-28, Criteria for Approval of Category III We ather Minima for Takeoff, Landing and Rollout.

• AC 120-29, Criteria for Approving Category I and Ca tegory II Weather Minima for Approach.

• AC 120-42, Extended Operations (ETOPS and Polar Ope rations).

• AC 120-55, Air Carrier Operational Approval and use of TCAS II.

• AC 120-59, Air Carrier Internal Evaluation Programs

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• AC 120-71, Standard Operating Procedures for Flight Deck Crewmembers.

• AC 120-88, Preventing Injuries Caused by Turbulence

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Par Page 5 • 120-100, Basics of Aviation Fatigue.

• AC 120-101, Air Carrier Operational Control.

• 120-103, Fatigue Risk Management Systems for Aviat ion Safety.

• AC 121-32, Dispatch Resource Management Training.AC 120-ADTQ DRAFT DATE

Page 6 Par Orders/Other Documents.

• FAA Order 8040.4, Safety Risk Management.

• FAA Order 8900.1, Flight Standards Information Mana gement System (FSIMS)

• National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) 830, No tification and Reporting of Aircraft Accidents or Incidents and Overdue Aircraf t, and Preservation of Aircraft Wreckage, Mail, Cargo, and Records.

• Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

• FAA-H-8083-15A, Instrument Flying Handbook.

• International Flight Information Manual (IFIM).

• En route Low and High Altitude Charts (at http://aeronav.faa.gov/index.asp?xml=aeronav/produc ts/ifr/iindex).

• Profile Descent Charts.

• Standard Instrument Departure (SID).

• Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STAR) and Instrum ent Approach Procedure (IAP) Charts. (on the digital Terminal Procedures Publication ( d -TPP) application at http://avn.faa.gov/index.asp?xml=aeronav/applicatio ns).

• Digital Airport Facility Directory ( d -AFD)(at http://avn.faa.gov/index.asp?xml=aeronav/applicatio ns).

• National Flight Data Center (FDC) Notices to Airmen (NOTAM).

• Integrated Measurement of Crew Resource Management and Technical Flying Skills, Department of Transportation (DOT)/Federal Aviation Administration/Research and Development (RD) DOT/FAA/RD-93/26 (available from t he National Transportation Library Web site at http://ntl.bts.gov/lib/33000/33 500/33527/33527.pdf).

• ICAO Annexes:

o Annex 2- Rules of the Air

o Annex 3 – Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation

o Annex 4 – Aeronautical Charts

o Annex 6 – Operation of Aircraft

o Annex 14 – Aerodromes – Volume 1 – Aerodrome Design and OperationDATE DRAFT AC 120-ADTQ

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o Annex 15 – Aeronautical Information Services b. Other Related CFRs.

• 49 CFR parts 1540 through 1562, Transportation Secu rity Regulations (TSR).

• 49 CFR part 175, Hazardous Materials Regulations (H MR), Carriage by Aircraft. 6. AUDIENCE. This AC may be valuable to the following:

• Air carriers operating under 14 CFR part 121;

• FAA personnel and divisions (such as aviation safet y inspectors (ASI) with responsibilities for oversight of air carriers);

• Others involved in the development of aircraft disp atcher standard operating procedures (SOP) and training programs;

• Aircraft dispatchers and others involved in flight operations under part 121; and

• Aircraft dispatchers and others required to train u nder part 121 requirements. 7. BACKGROUND. This AC is part of the Federal Aviation Administra tion’s (FAA) ongoing commitment to educate and inform aircraft operators and aircraft dispatchers regarding the aircraft dispatcher training, qualification and cer tification proposed requirements in 14 CFR part 121 subpart CC. It provides guidance and infor mation regarding requirements for traditional air carrier training programs to ensure that safety -critical training is included and to make a significant contribution to the FAA’s accident redu ction goal. While these guidelines are not mandatory, they are derived from extensive FAA and industry experience in determining compliance with the pertinent CFR. Mandatory terms used in this AC such as “shall,” “must,” or “will” are used only in the sense of ensuring appli cability of this particular method of compliance when the acceptable method of compliance described herein is used. Applicable regulations must also be referenced to assure compl iance with their provisions. This AC does not change regulatory requirements or create additional ones, and does not authorize changes in, or deviations from, regulatory requirements. The provi sions of the CFR are controlling. This document does not interpret the regulations. Interp retations are issued only under established agency procedures. This AC applies only to the trai ning and evaluation of aircraft dispatchers with respect to the requirements set out in the ref erenced regulatory part. 8. DISCUSSION. The FAA has added four (proposed) appendices to 14 CFR part 121: Appendix Q to Part 121-Pilots; Appendix R to Part 1 21-Flight Engineers; Appendix S to Part 121-Flight Attendants; and Appendix T to Part 121-Aircraft Dispatchers. Appendix T contains minimum training and evaluation standards for aircraft dispatcher training to become certificated and/or qualified, under proposed subpa rt CC. Appendix T requirements, if adopted, would be regulatory and mandatory and in addition to the requirements in part 121, subpart CC. The information contained in this AC regarding comp liance with proposed part 121 training requirements for aircraft dispatchers is advisory a nd provides certificate holders with knowledge and guidance that may be used in complying with the part 121 aircraft dispatcher requirements contained in part 121, subpart CC. The reader should not rely solely on this document orAC 120-ADTQ DRAFT DATE

Page 8 Par Appendix T, subpart CC, for regulatory requirements in these areas. The reader must also use 14 CFR part 65, part 91, part 121 and part 183. It should be noted that additional training not covered in subpart CC, such as deicing/anti-icing ( see §121.629) or hazardous materials (hazmat) training (see §121.1001) cannot be included in the minimum curriculum program hours for initial or recurrent training. 9. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.

a. Contact Information. You may direct questions about this AC or the cont ents of Appendix T to: Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards Service, Air Transportation Divisi on, AFS-220 Leo Hollis 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591 Telephone: (202) 267-8166 Fax: (202) 267-5229. Email: Leo.D.Hollis@faa.gov
b. Web site. You may also find more information on the Flight S tandards Web site at: http://www.faa.gov. On this Web site, you will find links to Flight Standards programs, ASI handbooks and documents, the current aviation r egulations of 14 CFR, Advisory Circulars, and other FAA information. 10. PURPOSE OF APPENDIX T FOR AIRCRAFT DISPATCHERS.

a. Establishing Performance Standards. Appendix T provides an objective means of establishing performance-based standards for aircra ft dispatcher training and qualification. b. Providing Update Capability . Appendix T provides routine and periodic update capability. This capability is needed to respond to accidents, incidents, or rapidly occurring changes to equipment and operations. All changes ma de to this appendix will be subject to public notice and comment, unless good cause exists to sup port a finding that notice and comment would be impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.

c. Providing Development Standards for Certificate Hol der Use . Appendix T provides certificate holders with a minimum set of standards for developing the following for aircraft dispatchers:

• Training programs;

• Certification standards for combined certification and initial programs (optional)

• Performance standards; and

• Evaluation criteria.DATE DRAFT AC 120-ADTQ

Par Page 9 11. SUMMARY OF STANDARDS WITHIN APPENDIX T FOR AIRCRAFT DISPATCHERS. Appendix T contains four attachments that outline, by category, the standards for aircraft dispatcher training. See Appendix 1 fo r a summary of each.

a. Attachment 1 . General knowledge and skills training and evaluat ion requirements. b. Attachment 2 . Basic aircraft and specific aircraft type trainin g and evaluation requirements.

c. Attachment 3 . Generic training requirements for certification. With this attachment, certificate holders would have the option to provid e additional training subjects, which when combined with attachments 1 and 2, would lead to th e issuance of an aircraft dispatcher certificate. d. Attachment 4. Requirements and performance standards for proficie ncy tests and checks. 12. CONTINUOUS ANALYSIS PROCESS. The continuous analysis process is a certificate holder internal evaluation and improvement process. The continuous analysis process will enable the certificate holder to maintain and refine the t raining programby continually monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of the process. Variou s assessment tools (testing, checking, inspection, documenting, evaluation, and analysis) will be used to validate the effectiveness of or the need to change a training program.

a. Continuous Analysis Process. This is incorporated into Appendix T through integr ation with the qualification and training program. The ce rtificate holder is responsible for designating responsibility for the process. The certificate hol der must ensure appropriate and adequate assessment tools (testing, checking, critique, insp ection, observation, documenting, evaluation, and analysis) are utilized to enable the certificat e holder to validate the effectiveness of the qualification and training program, or the need to change that program. b. Components of a Continuous Analysis Process. The certificate holder must describe the attributes of the continuous analysis process i n the certificate holder’s FAA-approved training program. An example of the attributes of a n effective continuous analysis process for a qualification and training program as approved by t he Administrator are as follows: (1) Attributes of the continuous analysis process. (a) Identification of the responsible person (s). (b) Identification of person(s) authorized to change th e process (c) Description of the process. (d) Controls for policy, procedure, training, and evalu ation. (e) Documenting and measurement.AC 120-ADTQ DRAFT DATE

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(f) Interfaces between departments for consistency (pol icy, procedures, and manuals) across departments and across divisions. (2) Assessment tools (adequate and appropriate). (a) Testing. (b) Checking. (c) Critique. (d) Inspection and observation. (e) Documenting. (f) Evaluation and analysis. 1. Modification and adjustment of the qualification an d training program. 2. Approval for modification and adjustment. 13. DISPATCH RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (DRM) TRAINING IN APPE NDIX T. See §121.1433(b)(7).

a. Incorporating DRM Training. DRM training is incorporated through the certifica te holder’s aircraft dispatcher qualification and trai ning program and the daily application of on the job skills. b. Requirements. DRM training and evaluation requirements for initi al, combined certification and initial, recurrent, and requalifi cation training categories are contained in attachments 1, 3, and 4.

c. Daily Application of DRM for Job Skills. (1) The following are examples of how the daily applica tion of DRM will assist in developing DRM skills:

(a) Briefing during the change-over period between an a ircraft dispatcher coming on duty, and the aircraft dispatcher going off duty

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(b) Briefing of the flight crews. (c) The aircraft dispatcher’s ability to manage risk an d mitigate potential problems. (d) Obtaining required operational information. (e) Performance feedback from operational control perso nnel on the aircraft dispatcher’s decision-making process.DATE DRAFT AC 120-ADTQ

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(f) The aircraft dispatcher’s ability to handle abnorma l situations and emergencies. (g) Interaction with fellow aircraft dispatchers. (h) Interaction with various departments within the air line. (2) Joint DRM Training: (a) Certificate holders are discovering the value of re vising DRM training to reach varied employee groups and to combine those groups during training. The objective is to improve the effectiveness and safety of the entire operations team.

(b) Aircraft dispatchers are required to observe flight deck operations as part of initial, combined certification and initial, recurr ent, and requalification training. Some certificate holders include familiarization visits to the aircr aft dispatchers’ operational control center to provide the flightcrew members insight into the joi nt responsibility of the pilot in command (PIC) and the aircraft dispatcher. These familiariz ation visits have commonly been part of the special training offered to the first-time captains . The FAA encourages the use of aircraft dispatchers in Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT)

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(c) The certificate holder should provide realistic tra ining scenarios for aircraft dispatchers to improve their daily decision making process.

(d) DRM refers to the effective use of all available re sources, including human resources, hardware, and information. Human resourc es include all other groups routinely working with the airline operational control center (AOCC) (or PIC) who are involved in decisions that are required to operate a flight saf ely. DRM is not a single task. DRM is a set of competencies that must be evident in all tasks in t his QPS.

(e) DRM training is subject to the continuous analysis process required by §121.1441.

(f) The DRM AC 121-32, current edition, discusses in gr eater detail how to integrate DRM into operational control and numerous departments within the certificate holder. 14. APPLICATION OF DISTANCE LEARNING TO THE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OF APPENDIX T. Distance learning means learning that can be accomplished via printed or electronic training mat erials that are completed in an environment other than a classroom and do not include direct in teraction with an instructor. Distance learning affords a low-cost alternative to classroom ground training, an alternative that is timely and appropriate in today’s challenging economic environ ment. The updated guidance that follows should promote wider implementation of modern groun d training methods apart from the traditional classroom.

a. Applicability. This paragraph applies to aircraft dispatcher trai ning programs subject to FAA approval under part 121. Credit for hours spent in distance learning activities applies to the programmed hours of ground training specified in pa rt 121 reguAC 120-ADTQ DRAFT DATE

Page 12 Par b. Credit for Hours of Distance Learning. Distance learning credit is appropriate only for academic training. The FAA may allow distance learn ing for subjects in each area of instruction unless otherwise indicated. Initially, distance lea rning will be limited to 50% of the academic training provided. However, based on the establishe d effectiveness of a certificate holder's approved distance learning methods, the FAA may app rove distance learning in excess of 50%. Areas of instruction where distance learning is not allowed are noted in Appendix T, attachments 1 and 2. Academic training developed i n accordance with subpart CC, Appendix T, is subject to FAA approval.

c. Training Media. The general nature and specific characteristics of training media used for distance learning vary widely. Examples include paper media, videotape, computer-based training (CBT), compact discs (CD), and Web-based t raining. The media used should meet the requirements of the respective training objective. Validation of training effectiveness is one of the most important components of the implementation plan described below. d. Implementation Plan. Any proposal for academic training to be accomplis hed by distance learning should include a plan for start-u p, validation, operation, and maintenance of that training. This plan should include at least th e following elements: (1) Start-up. (a) Identification of knowledge and cognitive training objectives. Training objectives can be reduced to simple terms such as b eing able:

• To recall.
• To recognize.
• To comprehend.
• To apply. (b) Identification of the media to be used for training and testing (2) A validation strategy that addresses: (1) the effec tiveness of the academictraining itself, and (2) the learning accomplished by each p erson trained. Key features of a validation strategy are shown below.

(a) Effectiveness of the ground training being conducte d. 1. Setting a reference. One validation method is to es tablish a performance baseline from which to measure the effectiveness of the academic training proposed. Baselines exist in most ongoing air carrier training programs . Examples of performance baselines include average academic training hours a trainee spends in learning a certain subject, average pass-fail rates for tests of academic training content, media n scores, average pass-fail rates for proficiency checks, and many others. A performance baseline may be set by using an existing baseline or by referring to some other existing standard.

2. Maintaining currency. Validation depends upon maint aining the currency of the academic training to be conducted. A reliable m ethod to do so is an essential part of an academic training proposal.DATE DRAFT AC 120-ADTQ

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3. Tracking. A method for keeping test results and tra cking overall performance. (b) Learning accomplished by each person trained. 1. A strategy for testing. Testing should be designed to determine that training objectives are being met by each trainee.

2. Integrity of tests. A method should be developed to ensure integrity of tests, including integrity of test questions and test answ ers, and controlled access to tests and test results. 3. Tracking. The plan should include a method for keep ing test results and tracking each individual’s performance. (3) Validation. Validation of training is a determinati on that the training proposed actually succeeds in meeting the performance object ives for that training. Specific details regarding validation requirements are located in su bpart CC, appendix T, attachment 4. (4) Interactivity. Training developers should provide f or interactivity between trainees and instructors, and among the trainees themselves. In particular, a trainee should have ready access to an authorized academic instructor on week days during normal business hours to resolve questions encountered during distance learn ing and pertinent testing. When at a centralized training location, before any phase of training that incorporates practice, application, and demonstration, trainees should be convened in a proctored classroom setting with an instructor to resolve any remaining issues arising during distance learning. This interactivity is particularly beneficial in respect to standardizati on of trainees in initial new-hire and initial equipment curricula. 15. TABLES AND FLOWCHART FOR AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER TRAINI NG REQUIREMENTS.

a. Tables. The tables in paragraph c of Appendix T summarize aircraft dispatcher training requirements for certificate holders. Descriptions of the information in the tables and their use follow below. (See part 121 subpart CC, Appendix T for the tables.) (1) Table 1 shows the baseline programmed hours for air craft dispatcher training programs. The Administrator considers the certifica te holder’s training program, level of operational complexity, and aircraft dispatcher res ponsibilities when determining whether to increase the number of baseline programmed hours. (2) Table 2 shows the minimum program hours a certifica te holder may submit to the administrator for a training program with reduced h ours. The Administrator considers the certificate holder’s training program, level of ope rational complexity, and aircraft dispatcher responsibilities when determining whether to approv e a reduction in programmed hours. (3) Table 3 shows the requalification training program and qualification requirements. The table shows three phases based on the number of months of lapsed currency. The certificate holder may requalify a previously qualified dispatc her for up to 24 months. In accordance withAC 120-ADTQ DRAFT DATE

Page 14 Par §121.1419, the training and evaluation must be init iated and successfully completed prior to the end of the specific lapsed period. Initial training is required when an aircraft dispatcher has been out of currency for 24 months or more. (4) Table 4 shows the tasks in which each aircraft disp atcher must be trained and evaluated. In Table 4, an ‘‘X’’ means that the airc raft dispatcher must complete the task satisfactorily. An ‘‘N/A’’ means that the task is n ot applicable. (5) Table 5 shows the ‘‘Personnel Authorized To Adminis ter Aircraft Dispatcher Training and Evaluation and To Conduct Observation Activities Under Subpart CC.’’ b. Flowchart. A flowchart is included below in Figure 1 to illus trate the curriculum path, evaluations, and timeline for initial and combined certification and initial training programs.DATE DRAFT AC 120-ADTQ

Par Page 15 (and 14) FIGURE 1. FLOWCHART FOR INITIAL AND COMBINED CERTIFICATION AN D INITIAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.

John M. Allen Director, Flight Standards ServiceDATE DRAFT AC 120-ADTQ Appendix 1

Page 17 APPENDIX 1. ATTACHMENTS IN APPENDIX T TO PART 121

Attachment 1 of Appendix T to Part 121 General Knowledge and Skills Requirements—Academic Training and Evaluation—for Initial, Combined Certification and Initial, Recurr ent, and Requalification Curriculum Categories. 1. The general knowledge and skills segment introduces the student to the certificate holder, its policies, and operations. This segment also include s other pertinent information that prepares the student for specific ground and skills training, in cluding how to use the certificate holder’s operating manuals for exercising operational contro l. The general knowledge and skills segment also includes required subjects. In addition, some of the subjects have examples. These examples are for clarification only and are not all-inclusiv e. 2. Rules, regulations, operations specifications (OpSp ecs), procedures, environmental issues, cultural issues, and other factors influence the ce rtificate holder’s operations in different parts of the world. “Flag area of operation” means a specifi c geographical area that may require compliance with unique policies, procedures, regula tions, and requirements. Because of these varying operational complexities, the required trai ning is divided into 12 flag areas of operation. 3. General Knowledge and Skills Segment for Recurrent and Requalification. This segment is designed to maintain the currency of each aircraft dispatcher. It ensures the necessary operational and procedural knowledge required for the dispatche r to effectively exercise operational control. The required curricula for recurrent training are o utlined in attachment 1 and must be completed on an annual basis. Attachment 2 of Appendix T to Part 121 Basic Aircraft and Specific Aircraft Type Training Requirements—Academic Training and Evaluation—for Initial, Combined Certification and Initial, Transition, Recurrent,

Requalification, Differences, and Special Curriculu m Categories 1. The basic aircraft segment introduces the student t o the base aircraft of the operator, including aircraft systems and performance. 2. The specific aircraft segment is an overview of air craft systems and performance that prepares the student for specific application and s kills training, to include how to use the certificate holder’s aircraft manual or manuals for conducting operational control of the airline. 3. The basic aircraft and specific aircraft segment in cludes required subjects. In addition, some of the required subjects have examples. These examp les are for clarification only and are not all-inclusive. For certificate holders with more th an one aircraft type, aircraft systems for each specific aircraft type may be covered over a 3-year cycle as approved by the Administrator.AC 120-ADTQ DRAFT DATE

Page 18 Attachment 3 of Appendix T to Part 121 Generic Training and Evaluation Requirements for Ce rtification for Combined

Certification and Initial Curriculum Category This attachment lists those subject areas required to train and evaluate persons who are not certificated dispatchers. In addition, some of the required subjects have examples. These examples are for clarification only and are not all -inclusive. The areas of instruction in this attachment will help prepare persons to take the ai rcraft dispatcher practical test.

Attachment 4 of Appendix T to Part 121 Evaluation Requirements and Performance Standards for Proficie ncy Tests and Proficiency Checks for Initial, Combined Certification and Initial, Tr ansition, Recurrent, and Requalification, Curriculum Categories Attachment 4 provides a set of tasks and situations by area of evaluation for the aircraft dispatcher. These are the areas and tasks found in the introduction to the Qualification Performance Standards (QPS) in Table 4, Training Ca tegory Evaluation Requirements for Aircraft Dispatchers, which establishes the evaluat ion by task. It should be noted, that prior to evaluation, if Supervised Operating Experience (SOE ) is required, it will be conducted by an individual qualified under §121.1417.