A non-labor professional organization, IFALDA serves
over
1,900 members in 45 affiliated organizations from 25 countries. The International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) recognizes our profession through Annexes I and VI of the
Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) and uses the terms
Aircraft Dispatcher and Flight Operations Officer interchangeably. The term
"Dispatcher" is more common in North and Latin America while the term
"Flight Operations Officer" (sometimes "Flight Handling Officer") is
used mostly in Europe. ICAO recognizes the term "Flight Dispatcher" and
"Flight Operations Officer" interchangeably. For the sake of brevity,
"Dispatcher" is used henceforth.
Our mission statement indicates that we coordinate and provide
leadership and support for our affiliate member associations in their efforts to deal with
issues within their own areas. IFALDA takes responsibility for dealing with international
issues that go beyond the borders of the member states, working closely with ICAO and
other international agencies. This work is done through the use of task oriented working
groups formed by IFALDA for specific purposes. There are also standing committees and
groups that work on training manuals, ATC coordination, and other routine matters.
In addition to an Annual General Meeting hosted each May by a member
affiliate, the IFALDA Board meets four times per year to deal with the day-to-day
operation of the Federation. A newsletter, "The Federation" is published
periodically and is distributed to all Member Associations. IFALDA meetings are open to
all members and additionally the AGM is open to all Dispatchers worldwide regardless of
membership (although only paid-up member association delegations are permitted to vote).
Membership in IFALDA is open to all Dispatcher organizations by
completing a Membership application form that lists the officers and members of the
organization and a copy of the organizations Constitution and By-Laws to the IFALDA
President. A check, made payable in U.S. funds to IFALDA, for the current years dues
assessment for all members of the organization must accompany the Charter application. The
Federation fiscal year is from May 1 to April 30. Organizations joining during the year
pay a pro-rated dues assessment for that year based on twelfths of a year beginning with
the month following application.
Membership is conditionally effective immediately upon receipt of the
completed Membership application, dues assessment, and other information noted above and
is ratified by a majority vote of approval by the IFALDA committee. Membership cards for
the current year will be mailed by the IFALDA Treasurer as soon as possible after formal
ratification.
Currently, membership may also be secured by joining one of the
Regional IFALDA organizations such as EUFALDA in Europe, ADF in the United States,
or IFALDA-Latin America if your organization is in one of these areas. Please contact one
of these organizations for further information.
Note: The aims, objectives, policies, and Constitution &
By-Laws of the organization must be compatible with those of IFALDA. English is the
official working language of IFALDA.
Dispatchers not affiliated with an organization group, retirees, and
others with a professional interest in operational control may also join IFALDA as
non-voting Individual Members.
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