What Are Ops Specs? Operations Specifications Demystified: 121 & 135 Pilots & Aircraft Dispatchers

This video is a quick overview of operations specifications (often called "Ops Specs") utilized at part 121 and part 135 air carriers in the United States. It's of particular help to new aircraft dispatchers and those entering pilot careers for part 135 and part 121 operators.

Other links mentioned:
Domestic/Flag/Supplemental Definitions (short):    • Part 121 Definitions 60 seconds: Domestic ...  
Domestic/Flag/Supplemental much longer video explanation:    • Part 121 Fuel & Alternate Requirements Dom...  
Exemption 3585 / 17347 Explained:    • Exemption 3585 - 17347 - 20108 Explained: ...  
Part 121 Takeoff Minimums & Jeppesen 10-9A Page:    • Part 121 Takeoff Minimums Explained: Ops S...  
Regional Airline Pilot Interview Prep:    • Regional Airline Pilot Technical Interview...  
Regional Airline Dispatcher Full Written Interview Test:    • Regional Airline Aircraft Dispatcher Inter...  

Also helpful is learning about derived alternate minimums (some regionals WILL ask about this, and it's another VERY common ops spec):
   • How to Use Ops Spec C055 Derived Alternate...   and    • How to Use Ops Spec C055 Derived Alternate...   (two part video series)

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Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.