Dispatch Schools

Instinct · July 29th, 2006, 18:09

Hello,

I am interested in pursuing training to obtain a Dispatch certificate. Having gone through flight training all the way to CFII, I believe I would qualify for the "reduced" courses. Those shorten courses appear to last from one to two weeks in length.

My question is, which schools are recommended? I would rather attend a one week class than a two week one due to time constraints.

Thank you!

ASpilot2be · July 30th, 2006, 00:55

Here is one school:
http://www.sheffield.com/home.shtml

Tim · July 30th, 2006, 05:58

Google it

Instinct · July 30th, 2006, 07:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim

Google it

I've done that already, but I'm looking for recommendations from people.

Kingdesert · July 30th, 2006, 21:18

I completed the reduced hours course at Flight Control Academy in Tucson, AZ. back several years ago. It was a very good program and they are approved for an 8 day (64 hours) course. I believe that they only do 1-2 reduced hours courses a year.

The instructors are very knowlegable and can offer plenty of insight as to the dispatcher role.

Their address is www.flightcontrolacademy.com

Give them a call and I'm sure they will be happy to answer any questions that you may have about their program.

Good Luck in whatever you decide.

mtsu_av8er · August 1st, 2006, 02:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim

Google it

That's not really an appropriate way to answer questions around here. Unfortunately, this seems to be more and more of atrend. If you don't want to help people learn things, just keep your mouth closed.

Quote:

There are plenty of commercial sources of information about careers in aviation, however I saw a need for a source of information made by professional pilots for future pilots and others that are interested in a "behind the scenes" perspective.

The whole purpose of this forum is to HELP. So, lend a hand. Or, don't. Just don't discourage those that want to help.

avi8tor · August 1st, 2006, 13:31

Here is a list of schools that offer dispatch courses.http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/...dia/part65.pdf

Tim · August 1st, 2006, 13:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtsu_av8er

That's not really an appropriate way to answer questions around here. Unfortunately, this seems to be more and more of atrend. If you don't want to help people learn things, just keep your mouth closed.

The whole purpose of this forum is to HELP. So, lend a hand. Or, don't. Just don't discourage those that want to help.

I only trying to help. I wasnt sure if he had used that option or not. I am FULLY aware of what this site is all about. Of course you didnt have an answer to his question either but piped in you 2 cents worth to me.

Berkut · August 1st, 2006, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Instinct

My question is, which schools are recommended? I would rather attend a one week class than a two week one due to time constraints.

I asked the dispatchers at my airline and they recommended Sheffield. I've been considering taking the class myself.

mtsu_av8er · August 1st, 2006, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim

Of course you didnt have an answer to his question either but piped in you 2 cents worth to me.

I certainly did.

Tim · August 1st, 2006, 18:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtsu_av8er

I certainly did.

To make Lloyd happy...have you checked with FlightSafety. I am not sure if they have a reduced course but I know they do offer a Dispatcher course.

Mavmb · August 2nd, 2006, 00:51

I went to www.agschools.com. I liked it. They have accelerated programs and I finished in one week.

#1FMS · August 2nd, 2006, 17:01

I highly recommend FlightSafety @ LGA (or STL). They did a great job, and I know I got my $'s worth. Taught by Dispatchers and flight instructors, and they give you more course hours than required (240 vs. 200). The extra hours are spent on practical dispatching, which includes a good intro to international flight planning. It was 6 weeks, and the price was $3,900 (3,600 if you paid lump sum).

PoeMan · August 2nd, 2006, 21:43

BC&A (Business & Commercial Aviation) had an article in their July 2006 issue witha page that listed FAA Approved Dispatch Schools from FAR Part 65 (Appendix A). You can check out the FAR or PM me and I'll send you a scan of the page.

I didn't read it (not my mag, its at SF) but it would probably be a good read for those interested. I'll scan the article if enough people are interested.

Instinct · August 2nd, 2006, 23:22

Thank you all very much for your suggestions and recommendations. I'll request a brochure from a select few listed above and go from there. Again, thank you!

aerosmith · August 5th, 2006, 13:00

Hi - I did FlightSafety at LGA (I'm in the area so that was easier). They have a few options, refresher (for those with the license), short course for those that can get accepted - its 3 weeks as far as I remember and the standard 6 week course.

I can only say good things about their course - instructors were really good and went out their way to assist.

B · August 6th, 2006, 11:51

If you are in the Salt Lake city area the community college just started a dispatch program.

BlueStreak · August 8th, 2006, 09:58

I also completed my disptacher training (one week) at Airline Ground Schools.
www.agschools.com

I was happy with my choice. Flight Options was on-site during the last day of our class, and ended hiring quite a few people a week later. I was lucky enough to have a job secured with another corporate operator prior to attending class, otherwise I would probably be working for them too!

The other schools I looked at were Sheffield and Flight Safety, but AGS was closest to home, had the shortest course time, and offered the best value in my opinion.

Planespotting · April 1st, 2007, 03:21

Hi, any school in Houston, TX? I can't find any ...

lwaldeck · April 2nd, 2007, 13:46

None in Houston I know of. However, there are 3 or 4 in Texas:

- World Airline Dispatch Schools - Forth Worth - www.fltdisp.com
- Mountain View College - Dallas
- Institute of Flight Operations and Dispatch - Fort Worth - www.airlinedispatcher.com

Planespotting · April 10th, 2007, 12:54

Thanks lwaldeck.

bgs48 · March 18th, 2008, 04:49

San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX has a certificate program for the Dispatcher license.

July 30th, 2006, 00:55	#2
ASpilot2be Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: Paradise:) Posts: 4,705	Re: Dispatch Schools Here is one school: http://www.sheffield.com/home.shtml __________________

July 30th, 2006, 05:58	#3
Tim Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,205	Re: Dispatch Schools Google it __________________ Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turn skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.----- Leonardo Da Vinci

July 30th, 2006, 21:18	#5
Kingdesert Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3	Re: Dispatch Schools I completed the reduced hours course at Flight Control Academy in Tucson, AZ. back several years ago. It was a very good program and they are approved for an 8 day (64 hours) course. I believe that they only do 1-2 reduced hours courses a year. The instructors are very knowlegable and can offer plenty of insight as to the dispatcher role. Their address is www.flightcontrolacademy.com Give them a call and I'm sure they will be happy to answer any questions that you may have about their program. Good Luck in whatever you decide.

August 1st, 2006, 13:31	#7
avi8tor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago, ILL. Posts: 433	Re: Dispatch Schools Here is a list of schools that offer dispatch courses.http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/...dia/part65.pdf

August 2nd, 2006, 00:51	#12
Mavmb Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,169	Re: Dispatch Schools I went to www.agschools.com. I liked it. They have accelerated programs and I finished in one week. __________________ My accomplishments: 30,000 hours logged, at yo momma's house!

July 29th, 2006, 18:09	#1
Instinct Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 18	Dispatch Schools Hello, I am interested in pursuing training to obtain a Dispatch certificate. Having gone through flight training all the way to CFII, I believe I would qualify for the "reduced" courses. Those shorten courses appear to last from one to two weeks in length. My question is, which schools are recommended? I would rather attend a one week class than a two week one due to time constraints. Thank you!

August 2nd, 2006, 17:01	#13
#1FMS Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 75	Re: Dispatch Schools I highly recommend FlightSafety @ LGA (or STL). They did a great job, and I know I got my $'s worth. Taught by Dispatchers and flight instructors, and they give you more course hours than required (240 vs. 200). The extra hours are spent on practical dispatching, which includes a good intro to international flight planning. It was 6 weeks, and the price was $3,900 (3,600 if you paid lump sum).

August 2nd, 2006, 21:43	#14
PoeMan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 112	Re: Dispatch Schools BC&A (Business & Commercial Aviation) had an article in their July 2006 issue witha page that listed FAA Approved Dispatch Schools from FAR Part 65 (Appendix A). You can check out the FAR or PM me and I'll send you a scan of the page. I didn't read it (not my mag, its at SF) but it would probably be a good read for those interested. I'll scan the article if enough people are interested. __________________ Never fly in the same cockpit with someone braver than you. - Poe

August 2nd, 2006, 23:22	#15
Instinct Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 18	Re: Dispatch Schools Thank you all very much for your suggestions and recommendations. I'll request a brochure from a select few listed above and go from there. Again, thank you!

August 5th, 2006, 13:00	#16
aerosmith Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LI NY Posts: 28	Re: Dispatch Schools Hi - I did FlightSafety at LGA (I'm in the area so that was easier). They have a few options, refresher (for those with the license), short course for those that can get accepted - its 3 weeks as far as I remember and the standard 6 week course. I can only say good things about their course - instructors were really good and went out their way to assist.

August 6th, 2006, 11:51	#17
B Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: SLC Posts: 217	Re: Dispatch Schools If you are in the Salt Lake city area the community college just started a dispatch program. __________________ When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.— Leonardo da Vinci

August 8th, 2006, 09:58	#18
BlueStreak Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: MI Posts: 197	Re: Dispatch Schools I also completed my disptacher training (one week) at Airline Ground Schools. www.agschools.com I was happy with my choice. Flight Options was on-site during the last day of our class, and ended hiring quite a few people a week later. I was lucky enough to have a job secured with another corporate operator prior to attending class, otherwise I would probably be working for them too! The other schools I looked at were Sheffield and Flight Safety, but AGS was closest to home, had the shortest course time, and offered the best value in my opinion. __________________ Private Pilot SEL, Instrument, FAA Dispatcher When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return. — Leonardo da Vinci

April 1st, 2007, 03:21	#19
Planespotting Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10	Re: Dispatch Schools Hi, any school in Houston, TX? I can't find any ...

April 2nd, 2007, 13:46	#20
lwaldeck Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 9	Re: Dispatch Schools None in Houston I know of. However, there are 3 or 4 in Texas: - World Airline Dispatch Schools - Forth Worth - www.fltdisp.com - Mountain View College - Dallas - Institute of Flight Operations and Dispatch - Fort Worth - www.airlinedispatcher.com

April 10th, 2007, 12:54	#21
Planespotting Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10	Re: Dispatch Schools Thanks lwaldeck.

March 18th, 2008, 04:49	#22
bgs48 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: League City Posts: 1	Re: Dispatch Schools San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX has a certificate program for the Dispatcher license.

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