TP 12513
The conditions of issue of all flight crew licenses are stated in the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
Examinations
The examinations are as follows:
Examination | Questions | Time Limit | Pass Mark |
Aviation Regulations and Air Traffic Procedures, Aeroplane Operations and General Navigation, Radio aids and Flight Planning | 80 | 3½ hours | 70% |
Examination | Questions | Time Limit | Pass Mark |
Meteorology | 100 | 3½ hours | 70% |
Knowledge Requirements
Generic training consists of the common body of knowledge required by all flight dispatchers. In order for a flight dispatcher candidate to commence on-the-job training at the air operator of employment, he or she must have passed both Transport Canada's generic examinations, one of which will test the meteorology-related subjects and the other the remaining subjects in this publication.
The proficiency levels used in this document are defined as follows:
- Denotes a basic knowledge of the subject:
- The learner will be involved in learning facts.
- Verbs such as list, recall, name etc. will be used to describe the student's performance.
- Example: list the conditions for the withdrawal of an Air Operator's Certification.
- Denotes an understanding of the principle:
- The learner will be required to remember and explain principles.
- Verbs such as explain, define, write etc. will be used to describe the students performance.
- Example: explain how a dispatcher uses the Air Almanac on the job.
- Denotes knowledge of the subject and the ability to apply it practically:
- The learner will show an understanding of the principle by explaining the procedure used to apply it.
- Words such as list the steps, put in order, flow chart, will be used to describe the student's performance.
- Example: explain the dispatcher procedures for handling an aircraft experiencing icing.
- Denotes a thorough knowledge of the subject and the ability to apply it with speed and accuracy:
- The student will be able to apply procedures to a problem efficiently and accurately.
- Verbs such as select, distinguish, demonstrate, will be used to describe the student's performance.
- Example: Given a variety of conditions select an appropriate route of flight for a defined aircraft.
- Denotes extensive knowledge of the subject and the ability to apply procedures derived from it with judgment in light of the circumstances:
- Given a problem with a variety of different solutions the learner will select and apply the most efficient procedures to handle the problem.
- Verbs such as analyze, demonstrate, manipulate, assemble will be used to describe the student's performance.
- Example: Given an observed weather condition on an aircraft's performance the student will quickly and accurately amend the take off data for the aircraft.
NOTE: Times stated (time 8 - 10 hrs.) is a suggested minimum to maximum required for study and is for general guidance only.