dispatcher meteorology training

Reek, not looking at the need to be able to forecast as that is more strategic, but understanding theory and having a better basis can improve the tactical support a dispatcher can provide.
 
As stated before it just depends on where you went to get your license. Most places teach you what you need to know but a lot of learning is done on the desk. Reading about it can only take you so far.
 
Just turn off your weather radar and dont read any TAFs or METARs. Just like NOTAMs it only serves to slow you down.

Who has time for any of that stuff anyways?
 
Reek said:
The gleim aviation weather book is a good level of meteorology knowledge for starting out in dispatch. Like others said you are bound by what the NWS /WSI is forecasting with a TAF (unless you have EWINS) and also the SOPs indicated by your company, so a great deal of forecasting knowledge and experience is not necessary; is it helpful, yes, but not essential. If you can read a TAF and understand how it relates with the overall pattern you are doing very well. I am a degreed met who forecasted for a while and IMO what they teach in dispatch school is sufficient. Forecasting/nowcasting is so much more learning from experience and practice rather than from a book or school. Some of the more seasoned dispatchers I work with seem to have a better grasp on meteorology applications than some of my former coworkers in av forecasting; sad but true. I wouldn't sweat it if you are just starting out.

For those looking for extra training with case study like examples I highly recommend this site:
https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_detail.php
Some of the material is a bit complex, but there are plenty of courses that would be beneficial to a licensed dispatcher. There is also a whole section devoted to aviation and radar meteorology. It lists a skill level, I would avoid 3 and above which is grad level met material; even 2 can get a bit complex, junior/senior level meteorology. Completely free, just need a log-in. PM me you have any questions.

Cheers to WSI's excessive use of TEMPO and PROB!
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Going to Jeppesen soon. Will be looking into your advice. Perhaps this may grant me a head-start in the schools. Thank you!
 
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