Persons applying after October 1 of a given year, will be grandfather into the following membership year. Student membership is available to any individual presently studying for or otherwise perusing their Aircraft Dispatchers Certificate from the FAA or other comparable international agency. Regular membership is available to an individual residing in the United States, or employed by a United States Carrier, who meets the general membership requirements and subscribes at the full regular dues and initiation fee schedule. Includes all employees of United States based Air Carriers and Flight Operations organizations. An international member is an individual residing outside the United States who meets the general membership requirements and subscribes at the international member dues and initiation fee schedule.
International members have NO voting rights.
Corporate entities interested in sponsorship should contact ADF's Membership Services Department for details regarding our corporate sponsorship programs. ADF recognizes selected dispatch schools as Educational members provided that certain standards and criteria are met. Contact ADF's Membership Services Department for more information. Any individual who has previously served as an Aircraft Dispatcher and is now retired from the Aviation Industry may apply for Retired Membership status. When I was young, I was thrilled the first time I saw a Boeing 777.