What exactly are the requirements for getting a dispatch license? I'm interested in dispatch as a job/career, and I'd like to know what I need to get in.
First to attend a dispatch course you have to be at least 21.
But you won't be able to get your license until your 23
But you can work as an assistant dispatcher until you get your license.
Some schools can get you a license in 6 weeks (I took that route)
I recommand that you wait until your 23 (or will be 23 by the time of school completion) when you
go to a dispatch school.
Also Check this site it will give you some info
http://www.sheffield.com/catalog.html#philosophy
(Yes I went to that school in 2006)
As for pay, it depends on the airlines. REgional airline pay is bad especially if your an entry-level dispatcher, They get around 25K-29K a year . But at MAjor Airlines, their dispatchers get about 45K-110K a year. But they are not hiring.
PM me if you have any more questions.
As for pay, it depends on the airlines. REgional airline pay is bad especially if your an entry-level dispatcher, They get around 25K-29K a year . But at MAjor Airlines, their dispatchers get about 45K-110K a year. But they are not hiring.
Thanks! I'm 22 right now, so I still have another 10 months until I can get a license. I guess it's similar to an ATP, in that they make you wait until 23. 25-29K is better than 0, which is what I'm making now. By the way, are there any reputable schools in Michigan?
The closest school I know of to your location is in Minneapolis. There may be one in Michigan I'm not aware of though. Anyway, the one in MSP is at a community college...I believe it's called Anoka-Hennepin community college or something similar (I may have the spelling wrong.) Anyhow, good luck getting your license!
Thanks for the info. I know the answer is probably no, but are regionals planning to hire any time soon? Also, how would you go about applying for a job as an assistant dispatcher? Do you need experience?
Thanks for the info. I know the answer is probably no, but are regionals planning to hire any time soon? Also, how would you go about applying for a job as an assistant dispatcher? Do you need experience?
I found from googling that there's one in Belleville, the Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology. Is this a reputable one? I'm not sure if airlines care what school you went to.
I found from googling that there's one in Belleville, the Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology. Is this a reputable one? I'm not sure if airlines care what school you went to.
I found from googling that there's one in Belleville, the Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology. Is this a reputable one? I'm not sure if airlines care what school you went to.
(Note: Delta does on occasions hire people straight out of school. But like I said you will be an assistant dispatcher)
IMPORTANT NOTE: I never worked for Delta. But from what I heard that is what they do.
Kazoo,
Might want to check on that bit of info.
I worked for Delta for 31 years and the only dispatchers I talked to about their prehire circumstances were people hired from within the company and from mid-level management, flt ops-related positions...ground training, MTC, etc. People who actually know the pointy end goes in the front.
Others came in via a merger and I don't know what their circumstances were except for the occasional pilot who had lost his medical.
You had to be a seriously good Widget Worshiper to get this job; it was the only non-pilot spot worth having for all reasons.
The merger with NWA may have changed all of this but I doubt it and I can't imagine they'll need dispatchers any time soon.
Good luck in your pursuit of a dispatch career. These people are worth their weight in gold.
Kazoo,
Might want to check on that bit of info.
I worked for Delta for 31 years and the only dispatchers I talked to about their prehire circumstances were people hired from within the company and from mid-level management, flt ops-related positions...ground training, MTC, etc. People who actually know the pointy end goes in the front.
Others came in via a merger and I don't know what their circumstances were except for the occasional pilot who had lost his medical.
You had to be a seriously good Widget Worshiper to get this job; it was the only non-pilot spot worth having for all reasons.
The merger with NWA may have changed all of this but I doubt it and I can't imagine they'll need dispatchers any time soon.