签派到底是干嘛的？
不管是业内的还是业外的、懂行的还是不懂行的，甚至连很多准FF都会问：签派员是干嘛的？他们都干些什么？这个问题的确是一言难尽；
签派这个词是由英文Dispatch翻译而来,可以简单理解为，签字然后派遣。。。签的是放行单，派的是航班
本来中国民航的大部分规章制度都源自美国联邦航空局（FAA），所以这个问题还是引用FAA的解释：
Job descripion of a Flight DISPATCHER
飞行签派员职业描述
The Flight Dispatcher is a licensed airman certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration
经过局方（FAA/CAAC)认可的持有执照的航空人员
He/She has joint responsibility with the captain for the safety and operational control of flights under his/her guidance.
和机长共同承担航班飞行安全和运行控制责任
He/She authorizes, regulates and controls commercial airline flights according to government and company regulations to expedite and ensure safety of flight.
依据局方和公司对安全的要求。批准、调整、控制航空公司的航班运行
He/She is also responsible for economics, passenger service and operational control of day to day flight operations.
对航班运行的控制、经济效益和旅客服务负责
He/She analyzes and evaluates meteorological inＦＯＲＭation to determine potential hazards to safety of flight and to select the most desirable and economic route of flight.
分析评估气象资料确定潜在的危险保证飞行安全，并选择合适的、经济的飞行航线
He/She computes the amount of fuel required for the safe completion of flight according to type of aircraft, distance of flight, maintenance limitations, weather conditions and minimum fuel requirements prescribed by federal aviation regulations.
根据公司燃油政策、机型、飞行距离、维修限制、天气条件和最低燃油（局方规定的）
He/She prepares flight plans containing inＦＯＲＭation such as maximum allowable takeoff and landing weights, weather reports, field conditions, NOTAMS and many other inＦＯＲＭational components required for the safe completion of flight.
收集保证飞行安全的各种信息（最大允许的起飞、着陆重量、天气报告、机场情况、航行通告和其他有必要的信息），制订飞行计划。
He/She prepares and signs the dispatch release which is the legal document providing authorization for a flight to depart.
准备并签发签派放行单
He/She delays or cancels flights if unsafe conditions threaten the safety of his/her aircraft or passengers.
当有威胁旅客和航班安全的情况时取消或推迟航班
He/She monitors weather conditions, aircraft position reports, and aeronautical navigation charts to evaluate the progress of flight.
持续监控航班运行
He/She updates the pilot in command of significant changes to weather or flight plan and recommends flight plan alternates, such as changing course, altitude and, if required, enroute landings in the interest of safety and economy.
将影响飞行安全的天气变化或改航方案通知机长
He/She originates and disseminates flight inＦＯＲＭation to others in his/her company including stations and reservations. This is the source of inＦＯＲＭation provided to the traveling public.
收集和发布航班运行信息
He/She has undergone extensive training to have earned the coveted Aircraft Dispatcher"s certificate having taken and passed both an extensive oral examination and he comprehensive Dispatch ADX test, administered by the Federal Aviation Administration. These tests are equivalent to the same Air Transport Pilot (ATP) written and oral examinations that an airline captain must successfully complete.
必须通过严格的局方组织的飞行签派执照考试（包括实践考试）
He/She participates in frequent and detailed recurrent training courses covering aircraft systems, company operations policy, meteorology and Federal Air Regulations as required by the FAA.
按照局方要求进行有关技能的学习和复训。
HE/SHE HAVE TO DO STH WHICH HIS /HER LEADER WANT TO
中国签派特有：完成领导布置的其他任务！！
