Can a Dispatcher ride in the cockpit jumpseat?
Yes. Federal Aviation Regulations part 121 dictates that Airline Dispatchers must ride in the cockpit jumpseat on “familiarization flights” for a minimum of 5 hours each calendar year. However, most airlines treat Dispatchers like Pilot Cockpit crewmembers, and extend them this excellent privilege on an unlimited basis. Also, hundreds of other airlines around the world recognize the significance of the Airline Dispatcher, and extend the cockpit jumpseat authority freely to them. This is one of the greatest benefits available for Dispatchers.
