David Porter

I am a retired dispatcher (37 years experience) and former President of IFALDA (International Federation of Air Line Dispatchers Associations - 4 two-year terms). I strongly support this proposed rule with emphasis on the following: Because of the overwhelming appearance of conflict of interest I strongly urge that DADEs not only be prohibited from being employees of Part 65 dispatcher courses but also from owning equity in or being a contract employee of a Part 65 course. I also urge that DADEs be current and qualified as Aircraft Dispatchers by working either as dispatchers at a Part 121 certificate holder or be in a peripheral operational control support position at a Part 121 certificate holder. Also, DADEs must not operate beyond the privileges and limitations in their Certificate Letter of Authority (CLOA) issued by the local FAA district office nor may DADEs operate beyond the jurisdiction of the local overseeing office without the written approval of AFS-200. Lastly, DADEs must only be managed by FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Aviation Safety Inspectors who have explicit knowledge of the dispatch profession and certification requirements.