Aircraft dispatcher vs airport tower controller

Differences between aircraft dispatcher and airport tower controller duties and responsibilities

Aircraft dispatcher example responsibilities.

• Schedule flight crews for assignments, mange corporate aircraft fleet, manage charter customer base, manage record keeping for FAA requirements
• Monitor airborne aircraft and communicate weather, NOTAMS, and airfield updates to the crew.
• Plan flights with consideration of weather, NOTAMS, aircraft capabilities, company requirements and aircraft airworthiness.
• Originate and disseminate flight information to others in the company including stations and reservations.
• Coordinate with DOD and OSHA during on-site inspections.

Airport tower controller example responsibilities.

• Utilize Reynolds and Reynolds DMS.
• Participate in GPS and web-base scheduling pilot.
• Produce weekly ADP payroll (outsource).
• Track routes and vehicles in real time via proprietary GPS system.
• Monitor and update ever-changing FAA regulatory and policy requirements affecting local and national ATC procedures.
• Work closely with IAD ATCT and airlines to coordinate safe and efficient gate and non-movement area transitions.