When does the responsibility of a dispatcher end?

• A. When the flight is closed out.
• B. After landing
• C. After the flight is cancelled
• D. When a new flight is assigned

Answer: (A)

Dispatcher responsibility ends when the flight is closed out. From the moment a flight is released, the dispatcher monitors and supports it through to the finalization of all post‑flight tasks. Closing out means all data is reconciled and recorded in the system—actual fuel, times, and other post‑flight details are entered, required reports are completed, logs are updated, and the flight record is officially closed. Only after that closing step is the dispatcher free to move on to the next assignment. Landing alone isn’t enough because post‑flight updates and documentation may still be required. Cancellation still involves handling and documenting the event, and assigning a new flight is simply a transition to the next task, not the end of the current flight’s closure.