Relocation

Utah

Utah

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I just got my dispatch license last Friday and I'm just beginning the job search.

I noticed that Ryan International Airlines is offering to pay for relocation. I'm pretty sure that's not typical of other airlines is it? I thought I heard somewhere or from someone that airlines pretty much won't ever do that, but I was just interested to see what you guys have to say about that.
 
It's very rare to have someone pay for your relocation. That tells me that they must really be in need to fill that position. I applied and was told I wasn't qualified.
 
Yeah. If you don't mind, that would be great. I now kind of doubt I have any shot of getting a job with them based on what Mach82 said, because I'm completely brand new at this, but sure. Thanks!
 
No problem...I'll let you know what I find out tomorrow night. I'll ask about experience level req'd too for you.
 
Continental is putting up its new hires in furnished apartments for 6 months before the move to Chicago, so I'd say its not uncommon.
 
belgiumania said:
Continental is putting up its new hires in furnished apartments for 6 months before the move to Chicago, so I'd say its not uncommon.
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Continental is kind of a unique situation right now with the move to Chicago coming up. In my multiple years of working for different airlines, I've only seen relocation assistance offered to new hires twice - once was a full move. It tends to be rare. But it never hurts to ask about either - I would just say the usual rule is don't expect it. That way if you get any assistance you'll be pleasantly surprised.
 
@ Utah- My tour @ Ryan got cancelled due to weather and slow schedule but I'll be going next week. I did hear from a contact that they have new hires and may be hiring 2 more in the near future. Also that they indeed have hired "newbies" in the past. Hope that helps for now. I'd apply if I were you. The worst they can do is say no. Go for it!
 
Thanks! Yeah, I've already applied, so I guess it's just a matter of waiting to hear back from them if they're interested. That's too bad your tour got cancelled. That sucks.
 
Utah said:
I just got my dispatch license last Friday and I'm just beginning the job search.

I noticed that Ryan International Airlines is offering to pay for relocation. I'm pretty sure that's not typical of other airlines is it? I thought I heard somewhere or from someone that airlines pretty much won't ever do that, but I was just interested to see what you guys have to say about that.
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Well FX has offered paid moves for Maintenance Controllers and Planners and I believe they still do. Also a friend of mine applied to SWA for a Maintenance Control position and they too offered a fully paid move and 30 days free housing so I would think they would offer that for Dispatch as well. Guess it depends on the company and position.
 
FXMXC said:
Well FX has offered paid moves for Maintenance Controllers and Planners and I believe they still do. Also a friend of mine applied to SWA for a Maintenance Control position and they too offered a fully paid move and 30 days free housing so I would think they would offer that for Dispatch as well. Guess it depends on the company and position.
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It does depend on the position, but we are talking about dispatch here and not MX. As most major airlines dispatch is a union position, and those positions are often not offered any form of relocation assistance - it does depend on the company, of course. I know for sure that Southwest doesn't offer relocation assistance for entry-level dispatchers.
 
manniax said:
It does depend on the position, but we are talking about dispatch here and not MX. As most major airlines dispatch is a union position, and those positions are often not offered any form of relocation assistance - it does depend on the company, of course. I know for sure that Southwest doesn't offer relocation assistance for entry-level dispatchers.
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I am aware they are two different job functions. However, at every airline MX control and Dispatch are both part of the company SOC thats the only reason I thought it might be relevant. Also I do not think SWA or any other major airline hires any entry level dispatchers.
 
FXMXC said:
I am aware they are two different job functions. However, at every airline MX control and Dispatch are both part of the company SOC thats the only reason I thought it might be relevant. Also I do not think SWA or any other major airline hires any entry level dispatchers.
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Sure they do. Southwest hired some assistant dispatchers last year. Continental just hired some, so did United, and so did Delta last year. All the hirings were mentioned here when the jobs were posted - I know that Southwest's was as well as Continental's. UPS and FedEX did some hiring as well. Just scroll through the pages in this section of the board and you'll see mentions of all those hirings taking place for dispatch within the last year.
 
manniax said:
Sure they do. Southwest hired some assistant dispatchers last year. Continental just hired some, so did United, and so did Delta last year. All the hirings were mentioned here when the jobs were posted - I know that Southwest's was as well as Continental's. UPS and FedEX did some hiring as well. Just scroll through the pages in this section of the board and you'll see mentions of all those hirings taking place for dispatch within the last year.
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So entry level as in right out of school? .I also forgot about the Asst Dispatch positions. Guess that is the difference that does not happen in MX control you have to have many years experience working aircraft systems before you can even be considered for a job at least at the major airline level. Still though apparently Ryan offers relocation for dispatch so again depends on the company but I do think you are on to something when you mentioned most dispatch are union positions "union" positions a lot of times companies will not go over and above what is negotiated in a contract.
 
manniax said:
Sure they do. Southwest hired some assistant dispatchers last year. Continental just hired some, so did United, and so did Delta last year. All the hirings were mentioned here when the jobs were posted - I know that Southwest's was as well as Continental's. UPS and FedEX did some hiring as well. Just scroll through the pages in this section of the board and you'll see mentions of all those hirings taking place for dispatch within the last year.
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CO, UPS and FDX did not hire applicants right out of school. Entry level for those organizations, yes, but not entry level as in an "entry" into the industry. I know for a fact that CO required at least one year of experience by the time you were to be hired. Less experienced applicants were not considered and technically applicants were supposed to have one year of experience by the interview.
 
FXMXC said:
So entry level as in right out of school? .I also forgot about the Asst Dispatch positions. Guess that is the difference that does not happen in MX control you have to have many years experience working aircraft systems before you can even be considered for a job at least at the major airline level. Still though apparently Ryan offers relocation for dispatch so again depends on the company but I do think you are on to something when you mentioned most dispatch are union positions "union" positions a lot of times companies will not go over and above what is negotiated in a contract.
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Ah, I misunderstood you, sorry. You are correct, the majors only hire dispatchers with experience. Although, I have heard of dispatchers moving into the job from other departments within the airline such as load planning, who do not have any dispatch experience. I thought you were saying that majors never hired new dispatchers from outside the airline.
 
I got trailor and gas expenses paid for with my employer. Although, my first job at a regional laughed at me when I asked.....
 
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