I have recently discovered the dispatch career and am interested to hear from current dispatchers what you think about your job. What do you like best (other than the travel benefits)?
The problem solving, and the fact that usually two days are never the same. Something is always changing, whether its a station that has decided they dont want to be used as an alternate, or an odd MEL that you, a check airman, the maintenance guys, and the dispatch sup all argue over.
What do you like the least?
Tough choice. Either A.....It gets boring some days. VFR days suck. Everything in the 121 world is scheduled. Same flights, same cities, every day, day after day. Can get a little boring on good weather days when nothing goes wrong. I like some bad weather and some tricky MELs.
Or B. .... I used to think PIC stood for Pilot In Command. NOW I think it stands for Pilot In-Capable of making a decision. You would not believe how much time I waste on STUPID things ....
Do you like the people you work with? What is your boss or supervisor like?
For the most part I like everyone I work with, but it depends on you, the other people, and the environment. It will change from place to place. Same with the boss. Keep in mind, there are always a few groups of people. There's the "If I didnt have to work with you, we'd get along" group, then there is the "Even if we didnt work together, I dont want a damn thing to do with you" group. That never changes.
Do you ever get bored with your job?
See above. Overall, I love what I do. Makes a big difference when you enjoy going to work. Just like any other job, it has its good days and bad days, but it is interesting and enjoyable.