TP 14114 Approved Check Dispatcher Manual
- Foreword
- Record of Amendments
- Record of Bulletins
- Definitions
- Acronyms
- Part I – General Administration
- Chapter 1: Approved Check Dispatcher Program
- Chapter 2: ACD Delegation Policy and Authorities
- Chapter 3: ACD Qualifications & Authority Application Prodedures
- Chapter 4: Transport Canada Approval Procedures
- Chapter 5: ACD Delegation of Authority
- Chapter 6: Transport Canada ACD Oversight Program
- Chapter 7: Air Operator Responsibilities
- Chapter 8: Conduct of Competency Checks
- Chapter 9: Competency Check Assessments
- Chapter 10: Assessment Standards
- Chapter 11: Validity Periods and Extensions
- Part II – Appendixes & Forms
- Appendix A: ACD Application Form
- Appendix B: ACD Delegation of Authority Form
- Appendix C: Dispatcher's Competency Check Report
- Appendix D: TC Inspector Request for an Annual ACD Monitor or DCC
- Appendix E: Approved Check Dispatcher Monitor Report
- Appendix F: ACD or Flight Dispatch Extension Request/Approval
- Appendix G: Revocation of ACD Authorization
- Appendix H: Recommendation for Competency Check
- Appendix I: Operational Control Inspection Report
- Appendix J: Sample Letter of Approval
- Appendix K: Flight Dispatcher Training & Proficiency Record
- Appendix L: Familiarization Flight Report
- Appendix M: Competency Check Practices Guide
10.8.1 Decision making capability for all dispatchers shall be assessed during competency checks. Each dispatcher shall demonstrate the ability to make timely and effective decisions and to delegate tasks to other dispatchers when required.
Some common errors that may affect the rating of this sequence are:
- Failure to make decisions in a timely and effective manner;
- Poor decision making due to inadequate knowledge;
- Not utilizing all available dispatcher and company resources;
- Failure to consider all available information;
- Failure to initiate normal, abnormal or emergency procedures;
- Failure to provide leadership as required by company
SOP
s; or
- Failure to heed warning of other dispatchers.