Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards (PTS) (FAA-S-8081-10E)

Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards (PTS) (FAA-S-8081-10E)

FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards (PTS) (FAA-S-8081-10E). Effective May 31, 2024. FAA-S-8081-10E supersedes FAA-S-8081-10D, Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards (PTS) with Changes 1, 2, and 3, dated May 2013. FAA-S-8081-10E, Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards (PTS) is published by the FAA to establish the standards for the aircraft dispatcher practical test. FAA inspectors and designated dispatcher examiners shall conduct practical tests in compliance with these standards. Instructors and applicants should find these standards helpful in practical test preparation. The FAA has developed the PTS for use by FAA inspectors and examiners when conducting the practical test. Instructors should use this PTS when preparing applicants for practical tests. Applicants should be familiar with this PTS and refer to these standards during their training. PTS Concept 14 CFR part 65 specifies the subject areas in which knowledge and skill must be demonstrated by the applicant before the issuance of an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate. The practical test standards contain the Areas of Operation and specific Tasks in which competency shall be demonstrated. The FAA will revise this PTS whenever it is determined that changes are needed in the interest of safety. Per 14 CFR part 65, section 65.59, adherence to the practical test standards is mandatory for the evaluation of aircraft dispatcher applicants. PTS Description This PTS contains the Practical Test Standards for Aircraft Dispatcher. The Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards includes the Areas of Operation and Tasks for the initial issuance of an Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate.