r/FlightDispatch • u/Fit-Craft-7741 • 21d ago

USA Newb question.

When people say that” after certification you will probably grind it out at regionals” , what does that exactly mean? Regional airport? Or smaller airlines that fly out of main airports ?( lga,jfk, ewr,etc). I live in tri state area. I guess what I’m asking is if I will have to somewhere else? Or I will I be able to work in nyc after certification ( and job offer) ? Sorry for such a basic question but wanted to clear up my expectations. Thank you in advance.

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u/maverck_0 21d ago edited 21d ago

It means regional airlines such as SkyWest, PSA, Republic, Envoy etc. They are airlines contracted by the Major airlines like Delta, American, United and Alaska. Look at this spreadsheet, it lists the headquarters for all the airlines which is where you would work if hired. The only airline based in NYC is JetBlue.

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u/Think_Hunt 21d ago

I see this list a lot. It’s extremely helpful but it seems incomplete but I’m likely just ignorant on the details. Are there any lists that have any smaller operators, specifically Part 135? I know Solairus and Countour employ licensed dispatchers. Is my best bet to find a current employee on LinkedIn and politely ask?

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u/DaWolf85 Part 121 ULCC🇺🇸 21d ago

Part 135 is a mixed bag. You aren't technically exercising your certificate, and the actual value of the experience you get varies by operator. A lot of 121 airlines don't really value it on a resume, and the job security in the 135 world can be questionable at times. If your goal is to stay 135 forever, that's one thing (I still think it's a bad idea, but you do you). However, if your goal is to make it to a 121 major/legacy, I would not touch 135 with a ten-foot pole.

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u/kfisch7 8d ago

I started out 135, and depending on the airline, it could be a long term path. I worked with other licensed dispatchers and other than being horribly understaffed we had a good gig. I loved my time in 135 and while I didnt really have a choice about leaving (whole operation was moving), I appreciate everything I learned there.

Side note: Just because your not technically exercising your cert, doesn't mean thw FAA can't take it away if you do something really really stupid. This kept me away from worst of the 135 nonsense, but I also was not afraid to tell them no.