Aircraft dispatcher dress code is generally professional civilian clothing. All airlines have a dress code outlined within their code of conduct. Because of the professional environment, it's recommended that most dispatchers adhere to a dress code of smart casual at a minimum.

Unlike pilots or cabin crew, flight dispatchers at major airlines typically do not wear military-style uniforms with epaulettes or wings. Instead, most airlines enforce a business casual or professional civilian dress code. Since dispatchers work in a Flight Operations Center (FOC) rather than in view of the public, the priority is on comfort and professionalism for long shifts. Some airlines may provide branded polo shirts or fleece jackets, particularly for lower-tier or cargo carriers. However, dispatchers are often considered "the pilot on the ground," and at major global carriers, senior dispatchers may choose to wear more formal business attire, such as a suit or dress shirt and tie, to match the professional environment of a high-stakes operations room where they manage flight plans and fuel calculations.