SWA Assistant Dispatcher Posting

TaxiBack said:
Also, on a older thread someone posted some WN gouge and they wrote that on the test there was this metar symbol: BINOVC and they didn't know what it was. Is that a typo or am I still a greenhorn? Cuz I looked H and L and could not find the BIN portion...
Anybody care to explain?
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In that other thread somebody said they were asked the difference between RNAV and RNP...what is the difference, Wikipedia wasnt much help. To be honest I'm not entirely certain what RNP is at all...
 
RNAV is the ability to fly without totally relying on ground based navigation aids. This means you dont need to fly from VOR to VOR and you can navigate without those NAVAIDs working. RNP is the navigating performance you get out of the RNAV systems such as the FMS, GPS, IRU, IRS and DME/DME systems. This means you need to be able to fix your position to within a certain distance around the aircraft. RNP requires more out of the aircraft and aircraft systems than basic RNAV. Thats it in a nutshell though Im sure others can explain better than I did.
 
TaxiBack said:
Jenkins, sir, so do you mean nav charts like the ones nobody carries anymore?? Are you guys all EFB'd ?

Also, on a older thread someone posted some WN gouge and they wrote that on the test there was this metar symbol: BINOVC and they didn't know what it was. Is that a typo or am I still a greenhorn? Cuz I looked H and L and could not find the BIN portion...
Anybody care to explain?
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Just because airlines are on an EFB does not preclude a dispatcher from being able to read and disseminate information from a chart. Make sure you know how to read a SID, STAR, and enroute chart.
 
EFB has made it to the cockpit but not completely integrated here in dispatch. None the less, even if we did we would likely test on chart interpretation. Regardless If that chart is presented in paper form or electronically, you still need to be able to read and understand it.
 
PlaneFan82 said:
You have to have a dispatch license to test. One of the precursor questions is "do you have a dispatch license?"
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The job posting states that the license isn't required at the time of hire. You have to have it within 12 months of being hired.

I cannot imagine someone being competitive without already having the license. Or doing well on the test for that matter.
 
Thanks PL and PlaneFan82...
I m good on the charts. I was sort of kidding. But it is funny how the only folks with paper subscriptions to Jepp anymore are the SOC and the Chief Pilot's office. I just finished my instrument rating so Im pretty good on those charts and plates.

Has anyone heard back from "Ronna"? Any actual flight info to DFW yet??
 
TaxiBack said:
Thanks PL and PlaneFan82...
But it is funny how the only folks with paper subscriptions to Jepp anymore are the SOC and the Chief Pilot's office.
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The pilots flying have iPads that store the plates and don't rely on any connectivity.

Dispatch uses a computer to log-in to Jepp View (which I'm sure you know).

If the internet goes down, trust me, it's not funny.
 
We use Jepp view on the PC in the office but also have a load of paper charts as well and on occasion I find it easier to build routes using them versus the online versions...SOMETIMES that is
 
Rewind said:
I think I got my shift covered! And I think Mushchamp will

Is it still considered a ceiling? I would assume yes.
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If I had to guess "BINOVC" would be in the remarks section, OVC would be the ceiling listed...

Disclaimer: this is a guess, please please correct me if I'm wrong.
 
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