Victor's_Vector
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I had a couple questions related to dispatch after reading the pinned post (which was quite helpful - thank you, MT) and I'm grateful for any insight you're good enough to provide.
1). I'm not sure how to best ask this, but I'm interested in the reality of the pilot-dispatcher dynamic in situations such as
2). Does the future for aircraft dispatch (particularly in Part 121 operations) appear promising for roughly the next 30 years? Or could single-pilot (pilotless??) operations or other potential future major changes alter aircraft dispatch considerably? Obviously, this question is speculative in nature, but I'm interested in whether today's experienced dispatchers foresee any significant alterations to the job going forward.
3). While I understand that earning the FAA ADX certification is largely a license to continue learning and that the school one chooses to attend isn't as important as the effort an individual applies to the course, I couldn't help but be interested in getting the group's thoughts between 3 options that I'm fortunate to have in my backyard (DFW area). Is anyone aware of a reason to favor IFOD, ATP or Aircraft Dispatcher Training Center? (From suggestions in other threads - including the pinned post - and my independent website review, I THINK I have a leader in the clubhouse...but I'm also aware of the fact that I may not know what I don't know yet!)
4). I hope I don't come across wrong in asking this -
Again, thanks in advance to those of you with experience who take the time to share your perspective and I appreciate your help!
1). I'm not sure how to best ask this, but I'm interested in the reality of the pilot-dispatcher dynamic in situations such as
amount of fuel to be carried or routing to mitigate weather
. Per regulation & law, it's 50/50 operational control in Part 121 ops. Does it work out that way when the chips are down or do pilots sometimes take the attitude that "I'm the PIC and, Dispatcher, you just do my paperwork"? When there's non-consent between pilots and the dispatcher, how are those situations typically resolved? In a past professional life, I've been in spots where I had accountability without the ability to enact meaningful positive change and that can be frustrating, so I'm curious if dispatchers can end up here.2). Does the future for aircraft dispatch (particularly in Part 121 operations) appear promising for roughly the next 30 years? Or could single-pilot (pilotless??) operations or other potential future major changes alter aircraft dispatch considerably? Obviously, this question is speculative in nature, but I'm interested in whether today's experienced dispatchers foresee any significant alterations to the job going forward.
3). While I understand that earning the FAA ADX certification is largely a license to continue learning and that the school one chooses to attend isn't as important as the effort an individual applies to the course, I couldn't help but be interested in getting the group's thoughts between 3 options that I'm fortunate to have in my backyard (DFW area). Is anyone aware of a reason to favor IFOD, ATP or Aircraft Dispatcher Training Center? (From suggestions in other threads - including the pinned post - and my independent website review, I THINK I have a leader in the clubhouse...but I'm also aware of the fact that I may not know what I don't know yet!)
4). I hope I don't come across wrong in asking this -
I'm not afraid to pay my dues if necessary and I apologize if even asking this question makes me sound arrogant -
but the message I've received from these forums is contradictory to what some friends in aviation (pilots) have relayed about my particular situation so I value your honest input here considerably. I have a Private Pilot's Certificate
m a former military officer in a non-flying career & service academy graduate and, in the private sector, I've been a company's senior operational & technical manager in a heavily industrial line of work). Assuming I performed well in the classroom and on all FAA ADX certification exams (written and oral/practical), is my background that of someone who could be competitive for an ADX role with a Part 121 legacy/major (including LCC/ULCC's) airline? Or is it more likely that my initial opportunity in ADX would come with a Part 121 regional airline or in a Part 135/91 operation? A big part of the equation here is obviously the industry's current need for dispatchers and I've received mixed messages on this as well.(Single-Engine Land only) & 150+ hours total flight time
and I've gained significant experience in operational control/management from several previous roles (I'Again, thanks in advance to those of you with experience who take the time to share your perspective and I appreciate your help!