Dispatcher slaries?

cristopher said:
Any body know the starting salary for Pinnacle Airlines?
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I know they are union (TWU) and so it's dictated by the union contract, but I think they just went through Chapter 11 so it may have been changed from what it was. According to glassdoor.com, the dispatcher starting pay there is around $30K per year. However, that wouldn't include overtime, which is usually available to some degree at any airline.
 
I attended Sheffield and it was more tough then going thru boot camp. Be prepared to study nightly and have your life revolve around school and studying for 5 weeks. I know I may have been critical of Sheffield in one post but it is extremely hard and not for the faint of heart. I did learn a lot there and took the workshops. I can tell you it was hard for me because I haven't been in school for 4 years and it was hard for me to sit down and study and stay focused (I have a little of ADD). It will come down to cost for many people but if you compare the cost of the school plus the student housing, it is well worth it. Would I go back and do it again? No but I would also not want to endure 10 weeks of boot camp again.

Any school you go to will be hard because it is one of the most toughest certificates to get since you have to know the same amount of information as a PIC with the exception of flying the plane. If you go to Sheffield, sign up quick - classes fill up and be large, which may make it hard for some.

Good luck!
 
Todd Weber said:
I attended Sheffield and it was more tough then going thru boot camp. Be prepared to study nightly and have your life revolve around school and studying for 5 weeks. I know I may have been critical of Sheffield in one post but it is extremely hard and not for the faint of heart. I did learn a lot there and took the workshops. I can tell you it was hard for me because I haven't been in school for 4 years and it was hard for me to sit down and study and stay focused (I have a little of ADD). It will come down to cost for many people but if you compare the cost of the school plus the student housing, it is well worth it. Would I go back and do it again? No but I would also not want to endure 10 weeks of boot camp again.

Any school you go to will be hard because it is one of the most toughest certificates to get since you have to know the same amount of information as a PIC with the exception of flying the plane. If you go to Sheffield, sign up quick - classes fill up and be large, which may make it hard for some.

Good luck!
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So I guess those other certs like an A@P, IA, parachute rigger are just a walk in the park huh? Man in all of 5 weeks too go figure..Anyway Sheffield has a great rep and all that I know that went there recommend it. I went to AGS for my dispatch ticket but in the maintenance world it really didn't matter where you got your A@P as long as you had it..I don't know how much weight the companies put on your school in the dispatch world. But I would imagine Sheffield would be at the top of the list
 
FXMXC said:
So I guess those other certs like an A@P, IA, parachute rigger are just a walk in the park huh? Man in all of 5 weeks too go figure..Anyway Sheffield has a great rep and all that I know that went there recommend it. I went to AGS for my dispatch ticket but in the maintenance world it really didn't matter where you got your A@P as long as you had it..I don't know how much weight the companies put on your school in the dispatch world. But I would imagine Sheffield would be at the top of the list
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It really depends on the airline...I know some schools prefer Sheffield grads over some, especially for your first job. Some will go by experience as a dispatcher, if this is your second airline or if it is your first job - experience in the airlines helps as well, especially if you work at the airport. I know the company I am at goes for experience vs. schooling.....When you are in school, you learn the basics and at your airline, you learn most of your stuff from ops specs among other things. I know I may have come across as "bitter" towards the school but I did learn a lot.
 
kfrgflyer said:
I meant not very professional looking kinda amateurish.

I wont argue with you guys.
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Well, I suppose I’ll take that as constructive criticism. The web site was built from scratch many years ago by an amateur – me, after reading a few books. I felt it important to be able to know enough to make daily amendments without having to track down a web site specialist. I understand why certain schools would prefer to purchase a $69 web template. That being said:

I once found one post comparing my site to that of another “school”, so I checked it out. Clicking on “course information” at this other school’s site led to a 2-3 sentence paragraph claiming something like “start your dispatch career here and contact us!” If you click Sheffield’s “Courses” button, you receive information on…and hang on for this shocker…our courses, all of our courses, most every detail about our courses, etc... Another “school” out there allows the user to click “Testimonials” only to receive zero published support, while ours leads to hundreds of actual testimonials. As surprising as it is to some people, a web site that results in money being sent to me via bank wire and other means IS a successful web site. Could it be better, yes, you’re correct, but I’ve never had Delta Air Lines, who had at least 110 dispatchers personally trained by me, or countless other airlines who have contracted us, ever tell me: “Eric, we love you, you have a great school, but geez – learn some CSS, ok?!” or “My God – those (bleeping) fonts!”

I will admit, however, that those other sites out there with little or no substantial content, other than a few cheerleader-like statements touting fake-high initial dispatcher salaries, or claims of “guaranteed graduation and jobs”, do have lovely buttons though. If it’s any consolation, Sheffield’s new ADX Test Prep app (iTunes Store) is quite gorgeous AND has text, audio, and video explanations (i.e. content) as well. It was professionally designed, but I produced all of the content.

I appreciate the support of those out there touting my school – in fact, I GREATLY appreciate it.
Eric Morris – President & amateur Web developer
Sheffield School of Aeronautics (est. 1948)
 
emorris said:
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Well, I suppose I’ll take that as constructive criticism. The web site was built from scratch many years ago by an amateur – me, after reading a few books. I felt it important to be able to know enough to make daily amendments without having to track down a web site specialist. I understand why certain schools would prefer to purchase a $69 web template. That being said:

I once found one post comparing my site to that of another “school”, so I checked it out. Clicking on “course information” at this other school’s site led to a 2-3 sentence paragraph claiming something like “start your dispatch career here and contact us!” If you click Sheffield’s “Courses” button, you receive information on…and hang on for this shocker…our courses, all of our courses, most every detail about our courses, etc... Another “school” out there allows the user to click “Testimonials” only to receive zero published support, while ours leads to hundreds of actual testimonials. As surprising as it is to some people, a web site that results in money being sent to me via bank wire and other means IS a successful web site. Could it be better, yes, you’re correct, but I’ve never had Delta Air Lines, who had at least 110 dispatchers personally trained by me, or countless other airlines who have contracted us, ever tell me: “Eric, we love you, you have a great school, but geez – learn some CSS, ok?!” or “My God – those (bleeping) fonts!”

I will admit, however, that those other sites out there with little or no substantial content, other than a few cheerleader-like statements touting fake-high initial dispatcher salaries, or claims of “guaranteed graduation and jobs”, do have lovely buttons though. If it’s any consolation, Sheffield’s new ADX Test Prep app (iTunes Store) is quite gorgeous AND has text, audio, and video explanations (i.e. content) as well. It was professionally designed, but I produced all of the content.

I appreciate the support of those out there touting my school – in fact, I GREATLY appreciate it.
Eric Morris – President & amateur Web developer
Sheffield School of Aeronautics (est. 1948)
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With the reputation your school carries in the industry the website is irrelevant. I hear nothing but good things about Sheffield. With that said, imagine the increase in revenue you could get with a professionally designed we page that would appeal to a prospective student who hasn't heard of your reputation.
 
izanti said:
With the reputation your school carries in the industry the website is irrelevant. I hear nothing but good things about Sheffield. With that said, imagine the increase in revenue you could get with a professionally designed we page that would appeal to a prospective student who hasn't heard of your reputation.
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You are 100% correct. I just spent over $30k for my ADX test prep app, so I will now shell out much less for a web site makeover. Maybe, the designers will unveil it in front of me by removing a cloth, and I'll scream hysterically like those extreme makeover TV shows.
Thx for confirming what I must eventually do. Enjoy your holidays.
Eric M.- Sheffield S.
 
cristopher said:
Any body know the starting salary for Pinnacle Airlines?
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When I put an application in for Pinnacle a few months back, the pay was $12.50/hr. It was one of the questions on the application, asking "are you ok with $12.50/hr starting pay"
 
Bradpmp said:
When I put an application in for Pinnacle a few months back, the pay was $12.50/hr. It was one of the questions on the application, asking "are you ok with $12.50/hr starting pay"
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...So that's why they are over at FedEx moving boxes :bounce:
 
manniax said:
Best way to get the license is to attend a dispatcher school - I recommend Sheffield, although people have had positive experiences at other schools as well. www.sheffield.com for more information on them. A license is usually all you need, a lot of airlines like you to have a college degree as well - they don't normally care what the major was, but they like to see some kind of degree. Of course, to get on with a major, you normally need to be hired from within that major, or get experience dispatching at a smaller airline. Having good experience (such as in airline operations at a busy station) can make up for the lake of a college degree when it comes to getting hired.
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I have heard both good and bad about Sheffield....I did not go to attend Sheffield, so I cannot give my opinion on the school and don't want to upset the president since he take things personal about this school. I went to the flight control academy in TUS. The important thing is that you get your license - 10% is all classroom stuff and 90% is what you learn on the job.
 
izanti said:
With the reputation your school carries in the industry the website is irrelevant. I hear nothing but good things about Sheffield. With that said, imagine the increase in revenue you could get with a professionally designed we page that would appeal to a prospective student who hasn't heard of your reputation.
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Thank you again for your constructive advice. After nearly a year, I hope our site redesign is easier for our web site visitors: www.sheffield.com

EM
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I agree the new website is quite fantastic.

Just curious is there going to be a "previous graduates" section? I couldn't find it.
 
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