65.53—Eligibility requirements: General.
               		
               		
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	
               	 		
    
        
        (a) 
         To be eligible to take the aircraft dispatcher knowledge test, a person must be at least 21 years of age.
     
    
        
        (b) 
         To be eligible for an aircraft dispatcher certificate, a person must—
     
    
        
        (1) 
         Be at least 23 years of age;
     
    
        
        (2) 
         Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language;
     
    
        
        (3) 
         Pass the required knowledge test prescribed by  § 65.55 of this part ;
     
    
        
        (4) 
         Pass the required practical test prescribed by  § 65.59 of this part; and
     
    
        
        (5) 
         Comply with the requirements of  § 65.57 of this part.