Flugdisposition

Flugdisposition, or flight disposition, is a function within airline operations responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring aircraft operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant flights. It is commonly translated as flight dispatch and is performed by a flight dispatcher or operations professional as part of the airline’s operations control.

Core responsibilities include analyzing weather, air traffic restrictions, NOTAMs, and other factors that affect flight safety and efficiency; determining routes, altitudes, and contingency plans; calculating fuel requirements, weight and balance data, and performance calculations; preparing the flight plan in accordance with regulatory requirements; coordinating with air traffic control, ground handling, maintenance, and crew scheduling; ensuring crew duty time limitations and rest requirements are met; and monitoring ongoing flights to respond to disruptions, weather changes, or operational delays.

The workflow typically relies on specialized flight planning software, weather briefing systems, and communications tools to generate and issue the dispatch release and a flight plan to the cockpit. Dispatchers work closely with pilots, the operations center, meteorologists, and maintenance personnel, providing updates and coordinating contingencies as needed.

Regulatory and professional context varies by jurisdiction but generally requires trained and licensed personnel, adherence to aviation safety and operational regulations, and participation in ongoing training. Flugdisposition emphasizes proactive planning, real-time problem solving, and a clear separation of planning responsibilities from air traffic control, while maintaining safety, reliability, and on-time performance as primary objectives.