Ryanair, which serves over 200 destinations and has a fleet size of close to 600 aircraft, has just four flight dispatchers on duty per shift.
I’m curious as to what the dispatch role at this carrier entails, and why they are able to hire so few folks. Is this the norm for airlines regulated by EASA? What are the main differences between the dispatch role at a European ULCC vs a Part 121 carrier stateside? What is the regulatory framework that makes this possible like? How close are we in…