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Rewind

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No dispatch experience, whatsoever, get hired before someone with extensive experience? Or even an interview? Did I word that better, snowflake mod?
 
Rewind said:
No dispatch experience, whatsoever, get hired before someone with extensive experience? Or even an interview? Did I word that better, snowflake mod?
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I'm in dispatch school right now. All I can say is apply to everything - even ones that you think you have no shot at.

Make a LinkedIn account and connect with people. Reach out to recruiters and people who work at companies you are interested in. Keep it updated, and I've even posted little milestones (like passing my written) in my LinkedIn news feed.

Maybe someone will see that and think to themselves "hey, I think my company needs another dispatcher or two".


Don't know if any of this works, but this is what I'm doing.
 
The same happens in any career. There were many CTI students complaining that people were being hired off the street for ATC(I was an off the street hire). Working is a privilege, not a right. Thinking you are entitled to something is a sure fire way to become bitter with a poor attitude. Being bitter with a poor attitude= NO JOB OFFERS, period. Well you might get an offer, but definitely not any place desirable.

Keep a positive attitude, network, and your options open. When one door closes another opens.
 
Rewind said:
I am "legacy" at one major and they won't even consider me unless i already work there and go through their own dispatch school. Do i give up a great schedule and fairly good money and take this risk? I LOVED working on the ramp.
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Everyone has to make the decision that is right for them. Do your research on the cost of possibly having to move, possible pay cut
I left a major 2 years ago after 13+ years on the ramp. I applied twice applied said major for the two openings I saw shortly after school. I knew they were long shots, but tried anyway.

I miss my old company, but couldn't imagine walking inot Dispatch at a Major without some kind of experience. Imy currently at a regional and I try to do the best that I can. I don't view my former service that major as a guarantee for anything. Only that they know who am, but with experience.

If you have put serious time in at major it can be tough to leave. Myself I felt I have learned quite a bit actual dispatching. I was on the ramp for 13+. Now someone within the SOC could possibly get into dispatch, especially if they work with dispatch.

Do what's best for you. I set money aside. I planned on possible having to move snd what it would cost to live in another city. I read this board and I was seeing 2-3 years at a regional. If you're topped out on the ramp put money away if you'really thinking of going the regional route. Once you get a year experience you'll see its a bit easier to get interviews at other shops who may have looked at you without experience.

I took a chance on myself. Ramp to dispatch at my former Major......without experience...that would mean juming a lot of people...even with the amount of time I had...14 or so years is pretty junior. Plus that would have went out the door anyway once I switched departments.

You know I typed all of this and maybe I misunderstood you're post. You're DXing at one major now or Ramp at a major ?

Either way from my experience having left a Major to get experience. ..I'd gladly cut my hands off if I had yours if you'really DXing at a major.

Do your research before leaving. Know that that is what you really want IMO.
 
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Rewind said:
No dispatch experience, whatsoever, get hired before someone with extensive experience? Or even an interview? Did I word that better, snowflake mod?
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There are two things you can do: 1) get experience; 2) network. Getting experience doesn't have to mean a airline dispatcher job. It could mean working as a crew scheduler or other position in an SOC. You could work for a Part 135 operation. You can go to a big flight school and work their dispatch counter. You could even go to work for a non-aviation transportation company. Every company that has a fleet of vehicles engaged in the transportation of people or things, has some kind of dispatch function. While not aviation related, there are skills to be had there: mainly in the realm of learning situational awareness and operational control.

If you live in a city where an airline SOC is based, call up the airline and see if you can arrange a professional interest visit to their SOC. I've done this any number of times, and I've NEVER been turned down. Face time with a chief dispatcher or SOC director will, if not level the playing field, at least raise your stock a little bit, provided you are perceived as friendly and professional.

The first job is the hardest to get. Just have to be patient and hang in there.
 
Flying Saluki said:
There are two things you can do: 1) get experience; 2) network. Getting experience doesn't have to mean a airline dispatcher job. It could mean working as a crew scheduler or other position in an SOC. You could work for a Part 135 operation. You can go to a big flight school and work their dispatch counter. You could even go to work for a non-aviation transportation company. Every company that has a fleet of vehicles engaged in the transportation of people or things, has some kind of dispatch function. While not aviation related, there are skills to be had there: mainly in the realm of learning situational awareness and operational control.

If you live in a city where an airline SOC is based, call up the airline and see if you can arrange a professional interest visit to their SOC. I've done this any number of times, and I've NEVER been turned down. Face time with a chief dispatcher or SOC director will, if not level the playing field, at least raise your stock a little bit, provided you are perceived as friendly and professional.

The first job is the hardest to get. Just have to be patient and hang in there.
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Hadn't thought about that. That'd be cool to check out if I don't get any interest from regionals.
 
Flying Saluki said:
There are two things you can do: 1) get experience; 2) network. Getting experience doesn't have to mean a airline dispatcher job. It could mean working as a crew scheduler or other position in an SOC. You could work for a Part 135 operation. You can go to a big flight school and work their dispatch counter. You could even go to work for a non-aviation transportation company. Every company that has a fleet of vehicles engaged in the transportation of people or things, has some kind of dispatch function. While not aviation related, there are skills to be had there: mainly in the realm of learning situational awareness and operational control.

If you live in a city where an airline SOC is based, call up the airline and see if you can arrange a professional interest visit to their SOC. I've done this any number of times, and I've NEVER been turned down. Face time with a chief dispatcher or SOC director will, if not level the playing field, at least raise your stock a little bit, provided you are perceived as friendly and professional.

The first job is the hardest to get. Just have to be patient and hang in there.
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Yes.

Knowing, interacting, and shadowing those on the floor goes a long way. It means you're interested and honest about the job.

Be proactive. Email the manager or supervisor, name drop dispatchers in your interview, etc.
 
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