Thank you for watching - best of luck with taking a dispatch course. Keep studying and use the resources on my channel and others while you are in the training program!
I will definitely have to talk with the FAA. I just recently retired from my airline since I’m no longer able to hold a flight medical. I have flown for 36 years and have over 15,000 hours. But I have been on medical leave for the last three of those years. I’m considering getting my aircraft dispatcher certificate. so I want to find out if it is possible that my past experience will be considered, even though I have not flown in the last three years. Most of my experience is flying Part 25 certified aircraft in 121 airline environments, all turbine aircraft. Thanks for your video. It was helpful to get a basic understanding of what may be required to go from being an airline transport pilot to an aircraft dispatcher as a post retirement career and my case.
Hello! I think working dispatch might be an awesome option for you. I worked with Sheffield School of Aeronautics in Ft. Lauderdale, FL which gave me some prior credit for aviation experience. I did a lot of the training online and then went to a 2-week very immersive course in person that prepared me for the oral and practical FAA exam. I would recommend you might look into that option, since your airline experience is not super current, but it also might count for something depending on your location and training program you look into.
www.faa.gov/about/officeorg/headquartersoffices/avs/part-65-aircraft-dispatcher-certification-courses is the complete list the FAA keeps updated of all training programs.
I am glad you enjoyed the video! I would recommend applying to regional airlines such as Envoy, Endeavor, Republic, SkyWest, or similar, because usually these companies are those who hire with zero or little experience.
Hello, first of all thank you for the informative video. It’s surprisingly hard to find out how to break into this career. I do have a question regarding experience that may be helpful in this career. I am currently in the Air Force as a 1A3 and my job is pretty much airborne ATC on the E-3 AWACS. I currently have around 250 flight hours and 3 years experience. Do you think any of this experience is worth anything when trying to become a dispatcher?
Hello! Thanks for watching and I will have to say it’s up to the supervising FAA office. I would recommend starting with whatever school you’re considering and ask them to make that determination along with their FAA office. Sorry, but I’m not an expert on this!!
Thanks for this video! About how long does the part 121 air carrier's program take? Should a 21-year-old start the training program, or should they start when they're closer to 23?
You are welcome! It depends on the airline, but it could be a 4-6 week classroom training followed by at least several months of on the job training where you work a desk with an experienced dispatcher's supervision. This is followed by an airline-administered competency check, and once you pass that, you are permitted to work without the direct supervision and exercise operational control. Regarding the training program, you can go through a dispatch training program (outside of an part 121 airline) at age 21, and you can take the practical test upon program graduation, but you can't get the aircraft dispatcher certificate until you turn 23 and make a visit to the local FAA office near where you live (the local FSDO). I hope that helps - sorry, long answer!
Thank you for the information it was very helpful. I am looking at either Jeppesen or Sheffield schools of dispatch. Would you recommend either one of them, or which would have a “better” certificate for job placement afterwards.
I am glad it was helpful! I went to Sheffield myself and found it challenging but in a good way. It really prepared me very well for the "real world" of dispatch. That being said I also hear very good things about Jeppesen, so I do not think you could go wrong with either.
Good info thanks. I was also wondering about the job placement afterwards. Are there specific ways to get a better chance at landing a job? How was your time finding a job after graduating?
@@Cooper-od5xp I was fortunate in that I was attending the program paid for by my employer, so I was not looking for a job after graduation. One good way to try to get a job at a larger company is to be willing to work in some other entry-level role (flight attendant, gate agent, ramp loader, customer service, etc.) and then try to transfer internally when they open a new hiring bid for dispatchers. I have had numerous students do that with good success!
I do not really have any resources on that, but it is a great idea for a future video I could make! I would say talk with people who work at the company where you are trying to interview. Talk with recent people who have been hired. Ask the HR department for the contact information of a dispatcher who was recently hired, then try reaching out through email to see if they can help you. Some dispatch schools do provide a "review session" that is designed to help you do well on the interview, if there is a written test or oral technical interview. Good luck!!!!
@@LauraLaster747 Thanks Laura. I received an offer just after I sent the original question . I guess I did better on the scenarios than I thought I did. Thanks for all your dispatch videos. I used them to help prepare me for my interview. 6 years ago I quit my job of 16 years and asked God to help guide me down a new path, a path that was of His will. He led me down the dispatch path where I finally landed a gig at a major airline. Part of His plan was to lead me to you. Thanks again.
There is no requirement for a FAA medical examination to become an aircraft dispatcher. I do not know of any airlines requiring medical exams to hire aircraft dispatchers either, so I believe there would be no problem with being a color blind aircraft dispatcher. The only things I could think might be a little tricky could be interpreting some weather charts (like radar) depending on how severe the color blindness is.
You have to be 23 or older in order to get your certificate. The training and testing can be done at age 21, but you can't actually receive the FAA certificate until you are 23 years old. (This applies to the United States only. I don't know anything about rules in other countries.)
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This was an incredibly informative video! 🙏🏻
I am so glad you learned from it! What other topics would you like to see?
Im looking to take a dispatch course. This video is very helpful. I have 0 background in aviation, but im up for the challenge.
Thank you for watching - best of luck with taking a dispatch course. Keep studying and use the resources on my channel and others while you are in the training program!
Im still studying in uni, but I really hope to work abroad in the future
I will definitely have to talk with the FAA. I just recently retired from my airline since I’m no longer able to hold a flight medical. I have flown for 36 years and have over 15,000 hours. But I have been on medical leave for the last three of those years. I’m considering getting my aircraft dispatcher certificate. so I want to find out if it is possible that my past experience will be considered, even though I have not flown in the last three years. Most of my experience is flying Part 25 certified aircraft in 121 airline environments, all turbine aircraft. Thanks for your video. It was helpful to get a basic understanding of what may be required to go from being an airline transport pilot to an aircraft dispatcher as a post retirement career and my case.
Hello! I think working dispatch might be an awesome option for you. I worked with Sheffield School of Aeronautics in Ft. Lauderdale, FL which gave me some prior credit for aviation experience. I did a lot of the training online and then went to a 2-week very immersive course in person that prepared me for the oral and practical FAA exam. I would recommend you might look into that option, since your airline experience is not super current, but it also might count for something depending on your location and training program you look into.
www.faa.gov/about/officeorg/headquartersoffices/avs/part-65-aircraft-dispatcher-certification-courses is the complete list the FAA keeps updated of all training programs.
Thanks for the video. I do have a FAA Aircraft Dispatcher license but I have 0 experience how do I get some so I can start looking for a job
I am glad you enjoyed the video! I would recommend applying to regional airlines such as Envoy, Endeavor, Republic, SkyWest, or similar, because usually these companies are those who hire with zero or little experience.
did you find a job yet?
@@alldayamyj I hope so! But I have not heard back!
Hello, first of all thank you for the informative video. It’s surprisingly hard to find out how to break into this career. I do have a question regarding experience that may be helpful in this career. I am currently in the Air Force as a 1A3 and my job is pretty much airborne ATC on the E-3 AWACS. I currently have around 250 flight hours and 3 years experience. Do you think any of this experience is worth anything when trying to become a dispatcher?
Hello! Thanks for watching and I will have to say it’s up to the supervising FAA office. I would recommend starting with whatever school you’re considering and ask them to make that determination along with their FAA office. Sorry, but I’m not an expert on this!!
Thanks for this video! About how long does the part 121 air carrier's program take? Should a 21-year-old start the training program, or should they start when they're closer to 23?
You are welcome! It depends on the airline, but it could be a 4-6 week classroom training followed by at least several months of on the job training where you work a desk with an experienced dispatcher's supervision. This is followed by an airline-administered competency check, and once you pass that, you are permitted to work without the direct supervision and exercise operational control. Regarding the training program, you can go through a dispatch training program (outside of an part 121 airline) at age 21, and you can take the practical test upon program graduation, but you can't get the aircraft dispatcher certificate until you turn 23 and make a visit to the local FAA office near where you live (the local FSDO). I hope that helps - sorry, long answer!
Thank you for the information it was very helpful. I am looking at either Jeppesen or Sheffield schools of dispatch. Would you recommend either one of them, or which would have a “better” certificate for job placement afterwards.
I am glad it was helpful! I went to Sheffield myself and found it challenging but in a good way. It really prepared me very well for the "real world" of dispatch. That being said I also hear very good things about Jeppesen, so I do not think you could go wrong with either.
Good info thanks. I was also wondering about the job placement afterwards. Are there specific ways to get a better chance at landing a job? How was your time finding a job after graduating?
@@Cooper-od5xp I was fortunate in that I was attending the program paid for by my employer, so I was not looking for a job after graduation. One good way to try to get a job at a larger company is to be willing to work in some other entry-level role (flight attendant, gate agent, ramp loader, customer service, etc.) and then try to transfer internally when they open a new hiring bid for dispatchers. I have had numerous students do that with good success!
YAY !!! Excellent Video!! 🙏👌
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Laura,
Do you know of any good resources that go through dispatcher on the job scenarios...to help prepare for a job interview?
I do not really have any resources on that, but it is a great idea for a future video I could make! I would say talk with people who work at the company where you are trying to interview. Talk with recent people who have been hired. Ask the HR department for the contact information of a dispatcher who was recently hired, then try reaching out through email to see if they can help you. Some dispatch schools do provide a "review session" that is designed to help you do well on the interview, if there is a written test or oral technical interview. Good luck!!!!
@@LauraLaster747 Thanks Laura. I received an offer just after I sent the original question . I guess I did better on the scenarios than I thought I did. Thanks for all your dispatch videos. I used them to help prepare me for my interview. 6 years ago I quit my job of 16 years and asked God to help guide me down a new path, a path that was of His will. He led me down the dispatch path where I finally landed a gig at a major airline. Part of His plan was to lead me to you. Thanks again.
@@ericmichau8922 Excellent! I'm excited for you!
@@LauraLaster747 Thank you!
Can a Colourblind person become a Aircraft dispatcher?
There is no requirement for a FAA medical examination to become an aircraft dispatcher. I do not know of any airlines requiring medical exams to hire aircraft dispatchers either, so I believe there would be no problem with being a color blind aircraft dispatcher. The only things I could think might be a little tricky could be interpreting some weather charts (like radar) depending on how severe the color blindness is.
Looking for a DADE to take test
Use this site and search for DADEs here: designee.faa.gov/#/designeeLocator
I had a FAA ASI give me my practical!
That is cool! So it was free, no DADE charge?
it was included in school tuition.
@@uglytruth4467 That's awesome!
Wait do you have to be 23 or at lease 23?
You have to be 23 or older in order to get your certificate. The training and testing can be done at age 21, but you can't actually receive the FAA certificate until you are 23 years old. (This applies to the United States only. I don't know anything about rules in other countries.)