First week on the job

deltabobo said:
I haven't used Kavouras/Meteorlogix/Telvent/Schneider Electric/whatever their latest incarnation is in 3+ years and I still remember the number like it was yesterday.
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We need to get you out more... Lol ;-)
 
pilotmike327 said:
So it's my first week working the desk by myself and overwhelmed is an understatement. I understand it's going to take time but it's frustrating having to constantly ask for help (for my co-workers and myself). How long did it take you guys before you felt comfortable dispatching? I'm talking about making it through the day with relatively little help from others.
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Ask for too much help and I think they will fire you. Management doesn't want you to think too much about the flights you are dispatching. You just might refuse it. Dispatch a plane that with a no ice restriction into potential icing conditions and you may just get an instant promotion to a manager position. Or at a minimum you will get a pay raise.
 
I call it swimming. Trying not to sink while swimming against the current. Depending on the operations can take from 1 month 6 months. Best thing to do is have good time management and having good situational awareness. Once you get system down and get more confident it will become easier.
 
McCrosky said:
You also work side by side with some of the worst dispatchers out there. ;-) "There's a NOTAM closing CZEG airspace?? But Lido let me plan that!"
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Haha...well didn't want to bring that one into the mix. For the MOST part, the best!! ;-)
 
After the 1st month, things definitely make more sense. Not terrified of coming into work, expecting to be lost and behind. I would say on any given day, 80% of what you're doing, you're familiar with already. I still have to ask questions and I'm planning on writing down at least 1 new thing I learn everyday for the next few months. For me, the most important thing is to stay ahead and look for possible flights that might require extra work (specific MEL'S, building custom routes,etc.) and give yourself enough time to work them. Overall, I'm happy with the position.
 
pilotmike327 said:
After the 1st month, things definitely make more sense. Not terrified of coming into work, expecting to be lost and behind. I would say on any given day, 80% of what you're doing, you're familiar with already. I still have to ask questions and I'm planning on writing down at least 1 new thing I learn everyday for the next few months. For me, the most important thing is to stay ahead and look for possible flights that might require extra work (specific MEL'S, building custom routes,etc.) and give yourself enough time to work them. Overall, I'm happy with the position.
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It took me almost six months to get completely comfortable with everything. It's a lot to take in during such a short period of time but if I can do it anyone can. Time will show you that being nervous was just because your new.
 
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