THE DISPATCHER'S VOICE
We are dedicated to the integrity of operational control across the aviation industry. Our firm provides the technical precision and political influence required to protect the critical role of aircraft dispatchers in decision making and coordination of every flight in the National Airspace System.
ACTIONS IN DC
CONGRESSIONAL MEETINGS
Direct engagement with lawmakers to shape the future of Part 121 operations and safety standards.
ADVOCATING FOR THE HUMAN ELEMENT
LOBBYIST COLLABORATION
Strategic partnerships with federal advocates to ensure technical dispatcher expertise is heard in regulatory circles.
The Operational Control Alliance is relentlessly active on Capitol Hill, ensuring that the critical human element in Airline Dispatch remains central to aviation policy. From attending direct congressional meetings to collaborating with top-tier lobbyists, OCA is the vanguard for dispatcher safety and operational integrity.
SAFETY ADVOCACY
Protecting the flight deck coordination roles that keep the global aviation system safe and precise.
LEADERSHIP
Jim Starnes
Executive director
JIM'S ROLE
Lobbying U.S. Members of Congress and staff on the committees that oversee the FAA
Advising Administration officials on policies and rulemaking that shape and govern dispatcher and operations management roles
Collaborating with aviation stakeholders on shared priorities where federal governance plays a critical role
ADDITIONAL HELP
Others are involved behind the scenes to ensure our primary goals are fuffiled.
Board of directors
PAFCA - DAL: Jeff Donaldson
PAFCA - UAL: Craig Symons
TWU 550: Kevin Thurston
TWU 592: Kelle Delaney
Executive Board
Executive Director: Jim Starnes
Executive VP: Michelle Brillaud
Secretary/Treasurer: Ben Graff
