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1Under SSCAA PEL Regulation 182, what minimum age applies to an applicant for a Flight Operations Officer Licence (FOOL)?

A.21 years of age

B.18 years of age

C.23 years of age

D.25 years of age

Explanation: Under SSCAA PEL Regulation 182(a), an applicant for a Flight Operations Officer (FOO) / Flight Dispatcher licence shall be at least 21 years of age, demonstrate English language proficiency, and satisfy the required knowledge, experience, and skill criteria.

2Under SSCAA PEL Regulation 183(3), what mandatory recent practical supervision period must an applicant complete prior to initial flight operations officer licence issue?

A.At least 90 working days under the supervision of a licensed flight operations officer within the 6 months immediately preceding the application

B.At least 30 working days within the preceding 12 months

C.At least 180 working days within the preceding 2 years

D.At least 60 hours of classroom observation only

Explanation: SSCAA PEL Regulation 183(3) explicitly mandates that an applicant for a flight operations officer licence shall have served under the supervision of a licensed flight operations officer for at least 90 working days within the 6 months immediately preceding the application.

3Which qualifying backgrounds satisfy the experience-or-approved-training routes in SSCAA PEL Regulation 183(2)?

A.A total of 2 years service as a flight crew member, air traffic controller, or aviation meteorologist (with at least 1 year in any single capacity), OR 1 year as an assistant in air transport dispatching, OR satisfactory completion of an approved training course

B.A university degree in mechanical engineering with no aviation background

C.100 hours of private pilot solo flying time only

D.3 years of airline customer ticketing experience

Explanation: Under SSCAA PEL Regulation 183(2), an applicant must demonstrate: (a) a total of 2 years of service in air transportation as a flight crew member, meteorologist in operational control, air traffic controller, or technical supervisor (with at least 1 year in any one role); OR (b) at least 1 year as an assistant in air transport dispatching; OR (c) completion of an approved flight operations officer training course.

4In commercial air transport, what is the regulatory definition of 'Operational Control'?

A.The exercise of authority over the initiation, continuation, diversion, or termination of a flight in the interest of the safety of the aircraft and the regularity and efficiency of the flight

B.The authority to establish passenger ticket prices and commercial seat allocations

C.The physical handling of aircraft controls from the flight deck during takeoff and landing

D.The maintenance sign-off releasing an airframe following heavy C-check overhaul

Explanation: Operational control concerns authority over initiation, continuation, diversion or termination in the interests of safety, regularity and efficiency. Responsibility is allocated through the applicable rules and the operator's approved control system; ICAO does not require every operation to use the same joint-dispatch model.

5In an airline operating under an approved Dispatch System (shared operational control), what is the legal relationship between the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and the Flight Operations Officer regarding the Dispatch Release?

A.Both the PIC and the Flight Operations Officer share joint responsibility for operational flight planning and flight release; a flight cannot depart until both agree that it can be conducted safely and both sign the operational flight plan / dispatch release

B.The Flight Operations Officer has sole authority and can order the PIC to fly into known severe weather

C.The PIC has exclusive authority and does not require dispatch coordination or signatures

D.The airport station manager signs the dispatch release on behalf of the crew

Explanation: Under standard airline dispatch systems (ICAO Annex 6, Part I), operational control is shared jointly. The flight dispatcher and pilot-in-command must mutually evaluate weather, aircraft status, fuel, and routing. Neither can force the other to initiate a flight: if either party believes the flight cannot be operated safely, the flight does not depart.

6What essential information must be explicitly contained in an airline Dispatch Release document?

A.Aircraft identification/registration, flight number, departure aerodrome, destination aerodrome, designated alternate aerodromes, type of flight plan (IFR/VFR), minimum fuel load required, and any applicable MEL/CDL operational limits

B.Only the names and passport numbers of the passengers on board

C.The catering meal manifest and duty-free inventory codes

D.The aircraft lease contract value and insurance underwriter policy number

Explanation: A Dispatch Release (or Operational Flight Plan release package) is a legal document certifying that the flight complies with all safety regulations. It must include: aircraft nationality/registration, flight number, departure, intermediate stops, destination and alternate aerodromes, flight rules (IFR), minimum required fuel uplift, and all deferred maintenance defects (MEL/CDL items) affecting the flight.

7What is the operational responsibility of a flight dispatcher while conducting 'Flight Watch' (Flight Following) for airborne flights?

A.Continuously monitoring the progress of the flight, tracking significant weather developments, NOTAM updates, and aerodrome changes, and proactively transmitting safety-critical operational information to the pilot-in-command

B.Monitoring the flight deck cockpit voice recorder live to ensure proper crew etiquette

C.Controlling the aircraft's autopilot directly via satellite remote control

D.Re-calculating passenger ticket fares if the flight arrives ahead of schedule

Explanation: Flight Watch is an active operational control obligation. The dispatcher must monitor flight progress, track fuel consumption vs plan, evaluate en-route and terminal weather changes, track airport status, and proactively transmit critical information (SIGMETs, runway closures, diversion options) to the PIC via ACARS or radio, assisting in in-flight replanning if conditions deteriorate.

8An approved planning rule requires a takeoff alternate when return is prevented by weather and limits it to one hour at the approved engine-out cruise speed. Which plan satisfies that supplied rule?

A.Mandatory whenever departure aerodrome weather is below the applicable landing minima; located within not more than one hour flying time at the approved one-engine-inoperative cruising speed in still-air standard conditions

B.Mandatory on all international flights regardless of departure weather; located within 3 hours flying time

C.Mandatory only when departing at night; located within 30 minutes at normal two-engine cruise speed

D.Mandatory whenever passengers are carried; located within 20 nautical miles

Explanation: The stated rule calls for a usable takeoff alternate within the supplied engine-out time limit. Actual alternate requirements also depend on aircraft capability, operational approval, return feasibility and the applicable conditions; EDTO approval alone does not establish a universal two-hour exception.

9An operator's approved rule permits omitting a destination alternate only when flight duration is at most six hours, two separate usable runways exist, and the specified weather conditions are met from one hour before to one hour after ETA. Which option satisfies those supplied conditions?

A.When flight duration does not exceed 6 hours, and the destination aerodrome has two separate and usable runways, and meteorological forecasts indicate ceiling at least 2,000 ft (or 500 ft above circular MDA) and visibility at least 5 km from 1 hour before to 1 hour after estimated time of arrival

B.Whenever the captain decides fuel load is too heavy for takeoff

C.On all domestic flights within South Sudan regardless of weather

D.If the destination airport is equipped with an operating control tower

Explanation: The first option satisfies the exercise's duration, runway and forecast conditions. These are supplied scenario conditions, not a verified universal SSCAA exemption. In actual dispatch use the operator's approved alternate policy and all applicable conditions.

10An approved planning policy requires two destination alternates when destination meteorological information is unavailable. What should the dispatcher do if that condition applies?

A.Treat yesterday's observations as a current destination forecast

B.Select two suitable alternates and verify their weather, availability, performance and fuel requirements under the policy

C.List any two aerodromes without checking whether either is usable

D.Remove the alternate fuel because the destination information is missing

Explanation: Apply the stated approved policy and assess both alternate options using current information, applicable planning minima, aircraft performance and the required fuel calculation. Merely naming two airports does not make them suitable. This exercise does not establish how every TEMPO group is treated under every operator's policy.

About the SSCAA Flight Dispatcher Exam Exam

The SSCAA Flight Dispatcher Licence Examination evaluates the aeronautical knowledge and operational dispatch competence required for the Flight Operations Officer Licence (FOOL) under the SSCAA Personnel Licensing Regulations, 2026.

Exam sponsor: South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Regulations 182–183 require knowledge and skill tests. Scope includes law, aircraft and MEL/CDL, performance/loading/fuel planning, human performance, weather, navigation, operations, flight principles and radio communication, plus weather analysis, risk assessment and operational briefing skills. Initial issue also requires at least 90 working days under supervision in the six months before application. Fixed item counts, durations, numeric pass marks and a distinct submitted case study or standalone viva were not verified.

Time Limit

Not published in the reviewed public sources; confirm with SSCAA

Passing Score

Not published in the reviewed public sources; confirm with SSCAA

Exam / Certification Fees

Not published (Regulation 262 specifies fees are prescribed by the Authority)

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

SSCAA Personnel Examination & Licensing · Source checked 2026-10-17
SSCAA Personnel Licensing Regulations, 2026 · Source checked 2026-10-17Initial FOOL knowledge, skill and experience: Regulations 182–183; renewal: Regulation 185. Regulation 40 is a separate conversion route.
FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Source checked 2026-10-17Supplementary performance, loading, fuel and navigation methods; exercise assumptions do not establish SSCAA operating limits.
FAA Aviation Weather Handbook, 2026 · Source checked 2026-10-17

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

23% of this practice bank

Civil Aviation Law and Operational Control

SSCAA civil aviation rules, operational control responsibilities under the approved operator system, dispatch procedures and air traffic services.

12% of this practice bank

Aircraft Systems, Limitations, MEL and CDL

Aeroplane systems operating principles, system limitations, Minimum Equipment List (MEL), and Configuration Deviation List (CDL) dispatch relief.

32% of this practice bank

Flight Performance, Mass & Balance, and Fuel Planning

Takeoff/en-route/landing performance, obstacle clearance, payload computation, center of gravity limits, contingency/alternate/holding fuel calculations, and EDTO/ETOPS.

13% of this practice bank

Aviation Meteorology and Weather Briefing

Synoptic charts, upper air winds/temperatures, pressure systems, fronts, ITCZ, tropical squalls, thunderstorms, icing, METAR/SPECI, TAF, and SIGMET interpretation.

20% of this practice bank

Navigation, Human Performance and Flight Principles

Navigation, charts, PBN/RNAV, flight plans, NOTAMs, human performance, resource management and flight principles relevant to dispatch.

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: Not published in the reviewed public sources; confirm with SSCAA
Assessment: Regulations 182–183 require knowledge and skill tests. Scope includes law, aircraft and MEL/CDL, performance/loading/fuel planning, human performance, weather, navigation, operations, flight principles and radio communication, plus weather analysis, risk assessment and operational briefing skills. Initial issue also requires at least 90 working days under supervision in the six months before application. Fixed item counts, durations, numeric pass marks and a distinct submitted case study or standalone viva were not verified.
Time limit: Not published in the reviewed public sources; confirm with SSCAA
Exam / certification fees: Not published (Regulation 262 specifies fees are prescribed by the Authority) Official sources

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SSCAA Flight Dispatcher Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practice flight planning calculations: takeoff and landing limitations, density altitude corrections, payload/MTOW constraints, and minimum required fuel reserve components.

2Study Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) and operator MEL definitions, rectification intervals (A, B, C, D), and (M) maintenance versus (O) operational procedures.

3Review severe weather analysis including Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) squall lines, microburst recognition, and volcanic ash advisory interpretation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official title of the flight dispatcher licence in South Sudan?

Under SSCAA PEL Regulation 182, the official title is Flight Operations Officer Licence (FOOL), commonly referred to in the aviation industry as the Flight Dispatcher Licence.

What are the age and experience requirements for an SSCAA Flight Operations Officer Licence?

Under Regulations 182–183, an applicant must be at least 21 years of age, demonstrate English proficiency, complete an approved training course or qualifying experience (such as two years in air operations or flight crew duties), and complete at least 90 working days of supervised actual flight dispatch service within the six months immediately preceding the application.

What does the SSCAA flight dispatcher skill test involve?

Regulation 183(1)(b) specifies skills including retrieving operational data, evaluating risks and actions, applying operations-manual procedures, weather analysis and briefing, and applying weather, aircraft-status and navigation limitations. Regulation 183(2) instead addresses qualifying experience or approved training.

Does holding an East African Community (EAC) licence exempt a dispatcher from SSCAA examinations?

Regulation 40 covers a separate foreign-conversion route. The published regulation contains inconsistent cross-references, so a universal EAC examination exemption was not verified. Confirm the applicable recognition and conversion conditions with SSCAA; do not substitute conversion requirements for initial issue under Regulations 182–183.