New Dispatcher FAQ

[DeltaJulietTango]

PSA Comp Check:
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Ok.
I gotta say this was a little unfair of me...PSA's check dispatchers do a good job of making sure dispatchers are ready to stretch their little bambi legs on their desks the first time and of making sure everyone is still competent annually.

For me, I basically work through my comp check day by the checklist the check dispatcher uses...and talk through what and why I'm doing so that they have an understanding of what I'm doing and looking at and can check off the boxes.

Combine this with the typical comp check questions...like how do we communicate, when is an airplane overdue, etc...and I'm done in about 4 to 6 hours.

Just being watched for the day...and no questions...now that's a weird comp check.

 

[realanimatedpilot]

Hello, I am new to the JetCareers forum.

I have received an offer from Skywest as a dispatcher and I will start January 6th.

With that in mind, what is a day in a life as a dispatcher like? Approximately how many flights does one do per day, and about how long does it take to file a flight plan from start to finish? Also, how do lunch and bathroom breaks work if you're sitting in front of the desk monitoring 20+ flights? Can you ask someone to keep an eye on the flights while I "relieve" myself?

 

[Dxer5138]

Hello, I am new to the JetCareers forum.

I have received an offer from Skywest as a dispatcher and I will start January 6th.

With that in mind, what is a day in a life as a dispatcher like? Approximately how many flights does one do per day, and about how long does it take to file a flight plan from start to finish? Also, how do lunch and bathroom breaks work if you're sitting in front of the desk monitoring 20+ flights? Can you ask someone to keep an eye on the flights while I "relieve" myself?

Welcome to Dispatch -- it's a great career that I'm sure you'll enjoy. I never worked at SkyWest but typically a regional dispatcher can expect to release between 25-45ish flights a day. Once you get into your own flow of flight planning, if it's an easy flight sometimes they only take just a few minutes to plan; with that being said, a more challenging flight encountering weather, etc can take quite a bit longer to plan. In terms of breaks, you typically just ask the person next to you to watch your desk for a few minutes while you go and do what you need to do. Meals are typically eaten at the desk.

 

[Puckgoalie]

Hello, I am new to the JetCareers forum.

I have received an offer from Skywest as a dispatcher and I will start January 6th.

With that in mind, what is a day in a life as a dispatcher like? Approximately how many flights does one do per day, and about how long does it take to file a flight plan from start to finish? Also, how do lunch and bathroom breaks work if you're sitting in front of the desk monitoring 20+ flights? Can you ask someone to keep an eye on the flights while I "relieve" myself?

Currently at SkyWest. You will do between 45-50 flights a shift. You will learn how to complete a flight plan so you don’t fall behind. 10 hour shifts 4 days a week. You eat at your desk and ask your pod mates to watch your flights if you are away for an extended time. It’s a great place to work and you get a lot of training to be successful once you’re on your own.