Advice for new Dispatcher?

Shock-Diamonds

Shock-Diamonds

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So, I just finished school and FAA Certification for Dispatch and was wondering if anyone had any good advice? I am a life long aviation enthusiast and grew up into it, but other than a few months of Crew Scheduling, I don't have much experience in the business. Any advice as far as where to look first, what to expect, airline currently hiring, resume tips, etc. would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

-Chris
 
Stanimal said:
yeah be likeable
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That's no joke. If you're a dick that reputation will follow you around.

As far as general advice, be prepared to go anywhere for that first job. Personally, starting off I would recommend a regional over something like a supplemental or 135 airline, but any job is better than no job.
 
Personality really goes a long way. A negative trait will be picked up on the first day of the job and will follow you around.

Also, listen to what people say. Once you get the job, you'll think you know stuff. Other people will know more, but no one will know everything.

There's a wealth of information on this site. Be warned that some, or maybe all of it, may be sarcastic.
 
There may be times you feel an urge to jump in on every single conversation in the office, and talk non stop when nobody cares. At All. This is also bad mmmmkay?
 
And bring donuts! Especially if you are going to be late for work. 1 minute or 30+ minutes doesn't matter.
 
Shock-Diamonds said:
So, I just finished school and FAA Certification for Dispatch and was wondering if anyone had any good advice? I am a life long aviation enthusiast and grew up into it, but other than a few months of Crew Scheduling, I don't have much experience in the business. Any advice as far as where to look first, what to expect, airline currently hiring, resume tips, etc. would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

-Chris
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You should be able to justify and explain every planning and operational decision you make; to the PIC, to your supervisor to the FAA. If you can't, you're not in operational control. Good luck in your job search.
 
CF34-3B1 said:
There may be times you feel an urge to jump in on every single conversation in the office, and talk non stop when nobody cares. At All. This is also bad mmmmkay?
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Particularly at the regional level. The office is small, the desks are close together, so conversations expand quickly, particularly among perpetual complainers. Don't feed it.

Further to that point - when you need help, ask nicely for help. That does not mean it is imperative that the entire office be aware of every minor injustice happening on your desk.

I think this is just part of being a humble worker and person in general, which goes back to what a previous post said about being "likeable." Being an annoying, self-aggrandizing coworker is way more devastating in the long run than being unremarkable at your job functions.
 
Study, study, study. Don't get rusty. Know how to decipher those charts like there's no tomorrow. Follow regional weather patterns. Keep up on all of that stuff you were just tested on. I don't know where you live, but go visit a dispatch office. Make yourself known.
 
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