Think about it. If "X" number of flights are cut so you don't need "Y" number of pilots, what are "Z" number of dispatchers going to do? Got my AD years back for free, no GS required, just take the written and practical based on being "PIC of an aircraft over 600 HP." When the folks at the FSDO asked what type of aircraft, I pulled out out my certificate with a DC-3 type rating. Never really used the AD, but it's still there if I need it.