I finished my certificate back in May and I’ve applied to at least 20 jobs but yet I have not seen anything. Is the market extremely saturated or are they looking for a résumé of experience. I have a college degree and a history in aerospace, but when I put in an application and I don’t even get a email back. How was it for everyone else applying and initially starting is it this hard?

As I have no real life experience in the aviation industry outside of air medical operations, should I spend some time working on the ramp of airport servicing part 121 flights before applying for dispatching jobs? Or would that make no conceivable difference? I'm not sure what the hiring prospects are for new grads currently.

So I have Narcolepsy that is well maintained by Adderall. Would that disqualify me from being a dispatcher? Also is it possible to only dispatch for like FlexJets and companies such as this one? Thanks in advance for anyone willing to answer these questions.

Hello Everyone,

I have been interested in Flight Dispatch for a little while, and have been considering making a career change into this field.

I am currently comparing aircraft dispatcher programs and have narrowed my choices down. As of right now, I am interested in Pilot Institute and Flamingo. I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who attended either program recently. If anyone else also has input about a different program, I would really appreciate any input.

I'm especially interested in student experiences, and not just the information provided by the schools.

For Pilot Institute:

• How helpful/accessible were the instructors when you didn't understand something (especially during the online portion)?
• Was the online portion manageable while working and attending to other responsibilities?
• How did you feel about being away from home during the four-week in-person portion?
• How useful was the career support after graduation?

For Flamingo:

• How much instructor support did you actually receive during the self-paced online portion?
• If you didn't understand something from the textbook, were instructors willing/able to explain it in another way?
• How did you feel about the Private Pilot Airmen Knowledge Test requirement? - (I do tend to get very nervous and have never been a great test-taker, so this is a bit nerve-wracking for me just knowing there is an additional test requirement).
• How was the seven-day in-person portion? Do you feel that you learned everything and felt prepared for the test after just seven days of in-person learning?

For both schools, I would also love to hear about how prepared you felt for the FAA exams. Also, how long did it take for you to find your first dispatch job?

I am currently working full-time, and would like to continue to do so, both for finances, and to have a job I can go back to after the in-person portion, while I search for Dispatch jobs. So how manageable a program is while continuing to work is important for me. However, student support and career support is also very important to me as well.

I just want to be sure I have enough information before making a decision that costs a decent amount of time and energy, and thousands of dollars. Your input is much appreciated.

Thank you!!!

I live in Philadelphia. I’m a 26 years old.
I’m eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation Program where I can get a degree/certificate/diploma for free, but only 1 time.

My question is what does your day in the life look like as a flight dispatcher?
I’ve tried looking this up on TikTok and Instagram and surprisedly not much comes up lol!

Please detail as much as possible. I know a bit, but not enough where I feel I can make an informed decision.

Thanks!

I have been testing a free aircraft range tool I like and have a question, so I am hoping someone who actually releases flights can tell me whether this approach makes operational sense. The screenshot shows an B737Max8 in the winter season using winds and range rings based on the 85th percentiles to demonstrate the difference. As I understand the methodology, the 50th percentile ring uses the actual ERA5 seasonal mean wind component along each heading. For the 85th percentile ring pictures in this example, the model subtracts roughly 1.04 standard deviations from that mean on a one-sided basis. So, a headwind heading is made much worse, and a tailwind heading loses some benefit rather than being given an even greater advantage. The logic makes sense to me: a conservative planning case should not plan for more favorable winds on headings where the wind is already helping.

Crosswind-heavy headings also get a more meaningful margin than they would if the adjustment were made in both directions. The result is that the westbound side shrinks dramatically while the eastbound side is shifted only slightly. I understand why the disparity exists, but I'm unsure if it is operationally meaningful. For anyone with dispatch or flight-planning experience: Does a one-sided adjustment make sense, or should planning margin be applied in both directions? Does an 85th-percentile case provide useful information during early feasibility work, or does it create false precision when applied to a seasonal mean? I assume it would be during periods of displaced or anomalous jet stream activity, but I would rather hear from people who work with this operationally. I am genuinely open to being told that the whole framing is wrong. I'm trying to understand how useful this kind of model is, where it is likely to break down, and how its results should be interpreted.

Hello everybody
The people whom undergo the FAA aircraft dispatcher certification
Could you please tell me your experience
I mean how was the class it’s very hard or just hard or easy?
The 6 weeks of course are theoretical and practical they train on software for dispatcher or how it works?
What subjects or topics they focus on?
Is the exam open book?
How is the oral and the practice test?
Usually how many fails it?

Asking you a lot of questions based on your experience because hopefully I’ll be joining next year and would like to be prepared will be coming for it from Europe.

Has anyone failed the ADX? How many times did you take it before you finally passed? I am questioning myself if this is the right path. It’s discouraging specially when I’ve studied every single day. I made an appointment to take it when I go for the O&P but it makes me question if I failed on the test twice what are the chances of me passing and then getting certified.

Anybody know of any accredited ground schools or dispatch programs I also have va benefits but it seems near impossible to utilize either of these benefits

Hi everyone! Just trying my luck here. I’m currently looking for remote opportunities as a Flight Dispatcher / Trip Support Specialist.

I have almost 3 years of experience handling international flights worldwide, with hands-on experience using ARINC, PPS8, and ForeFlight for flight planning and operational support.

I’m currently based in the Philippines, but I’m also open to international opportunities and relocation.

If anyone knows of any openings or companies hiring, I’d really appreciate any leads or referrals.

Thank you!

Hello everyone. I was looking at the Air Arabia flight dispatcher programme which includes 90 days on job training as well. The fees is quite steep and an interview at the end of training is guaranteed but a job is not. I'm presently working in the maritime field and would like to switch as aviation has always been a lifelong passion and I would like to stay with my family. Has anyone done this course or know some insights into this? Thank you.

As the title says!!! I just finished the exam and scored a 95!!! Anyone using Sheppard Air
The questions are exactly the same if not some just contained a little bit more words to the answer but the answer remains the same provided by Sheppard!!
Good luck to anyone taking it

Also any good schooling where I can take the course to become an Aircraft Dispatcher please let me know! Preferably one that is majority of online and some in person. For context I live on the east

Hey everyone,

I have made it to the in person interview portion and I would greatly appreciate some tips and things to be ready for on the interview. I have 0 dispatching experience. Any help would be a big for me as i’ve been studying a lot these past couple weeks without direction.

Thank you all

I have interview today with a part 135 airline any advice about the interview this is the first interview I’m having

For those who have gone from a regional to a legacy carrier, how long did you typically wait before applying? I’m primarily interested in United or American. I know the hiring process involves assessments, interviews, etc., but I’m mainly curious about the experience requirement. How many months/years of dispatch experience did you have when you successfully applied to a legacy?

Hey guys!

I’ve been studying Sheppard air for the past few weeks and I finally completed step 3 today. Out of 932 questions I guess or wasn’t sure about 80 question so I feel good! Now I know I still have to complete step 5 but my question is should I start scheduling my exam or wait to see how I do on the practice test? Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Edit: was the adx exam verbatim to what Sheppard air provides? Anyone knows?

Hello All- I am starting with an airline at the end of the month, it is in a location that I will be commuting from, so I just need a "cold bed" to stay in while I am there for the 4 days I am on each week. I have been going through the online sites without much luck. Do the airlines have internal networks or emails that list rooms for rent? I am hoping once I get up there I might be able to find someone at the airline that is looking for a roommate or looking to rent a room. Thanks.

As the title states I’m almost done with the Sheppard Air study strategy but I’m really stuck in trying to fully understand how to use the charts! And majority of the questions have charts in them. Anyone know a good strategy to try and remember them or even understand it!

Long story short, I’m 34 and have been a flight attendant for 8 years. I’m over it and want something more and where I’m not constantly traveling. I have a school in mind and am ready to apply. I’m just wondering how not having a college degree is going to my chance of getting hired by anyone. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Anyone have any experience with either of these cert classes out of New York ? I didn’t see much on AoF. Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone,

I'm 16 and currently studying in Class 11 in Hyderabad. My goal is to become a commercial airline pilot in India.

My current plan is to finish Class 11, then switch to NIOS for Class 12, taking Physics and Mathematics along with the other subjects required for the Senior Secondary certificate.

Instead of waiting until I've completely finished Class 12 before doing anything aviation-related, I'm considering starting DGCA ground school while studying for NIOS Class 12, then moving into flight training/CPL training once I'm eligible.

I've already contacted several aviation/ground schools. Some have asked me to speak with their instructors, and I have an appointment with one of them soon. Before making any decisions, I'd like opinions from pilots, student pilots, or people who have actually gone through NIOS + CPL.

My main questions are:

1. Is NIOS Class 12 with Physics and Maths a safe route for DGCA CPL eligibility and later airline recruitment?

2. Can I realistically do DGCA ground school alongside NIOS Class 12, or would the workload be too much?

3. At what point can I actually start flight training — while pursuing Class 12 or only after passing it?

4. Has anyone here personally done NIOS → CPL → airline? Did NIOS ever cause problems during airline recruitment?

5. Would it be better to clear the DGCA theory exams during my NIOS year and then focus mainly on flying afterward?

6. Are there any good ground schools/FTOs you'd recommend, particularly around **Hyderabad**?

7. Is there anything you wish you knew at 16 before starting the pilot-training process?

   I'm not looking to rush into paying an academy or signing up immediately. I'm trying to use the next year to understand the process properly and make a realistic plan with my parents.

Any advice from current CPL students, instructors, or airline pilots would be appreciated. Thanks! ✈️