"flight dispatcher" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: flight dispatchers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} flight dispatcher (plural flight dispatchers)
  1. (aviation) A person designated by an aircraft operator to control and supervise flight operations and to assist the pilot in command with flight planning, briefing, monitoring, and the safe conduct of a flight. Wikipedia link: flight dispatcher Synonyms: aircraft dispatcher, flight operations officer Coordinate_terms: air traffic controller
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