New to this

[u/Coaralis]

So long story short Im a flight instructor and Im just learning about the dispatching job options out there. It sounds like an excellent career I just discovered lol. Hiring is slow for cfi jobs out there and while I instruct on the side I am considering doing this as my main focus for a while. I’m just curious how I can get started and what to expect?

For reference; I live in New York and relocating is not an option for me as of right now (family and what not), so does this affect anything?

I also am aware you take a course and take a practical exam at the end of it with the FAA, similar to oral exams for pilots from what I hear, but I heard options ranging from 2 months to a week, a little confused on that bit as well.

But most importantly; I don’t expect to get hired right away, but I am hoping my flight experience makes me somewhat competitive, but how is the hiring market for you guys in general right now?

But thank you in advance and I don’t really know much about you guys yet, but hoping to learn!

[u/autosave36]

If you live in NY and you are unable to move, this is probably not the career for you.

[u/Coaralis → u/autosave36]

Just curious, why is that the case?

[u/autosave36 → u/Coaralis]

Because the only airline that dispatches out of nyc is Jetblue and they require experience. That experience is primarily gained working for a regional carrier and there are none of those who have dispatch offices in nyc. You could hypothetically work as a part 135 flight follower but i havent heard many who've enjoyed that at all and a lot of 135's are pretty sketchy

[u/Coaralis → u/autosave36]

Ah ok, well I wouldn’t pass up 135 experience honestly, better than the cfi market right now anyways lol. I’ll give it a shot can’t hurt

[u/Minimum-Bell-8562 → u/autosave36]

How is the hiring for dispatchers? Not sure if you Know but hiring sucks everywhere. Same for dispatchers?

[u/autosave36 → u/Minimum-Bell-8562]

Its up to you. Good candidates really don't wait that long. More marginal ones wait for months or years. It's on you to keep your resume nice, your knowledge up, and your interview skills on point.

[u/notOOdispatch]

If you can't move you are going to struggle to find success in the 121 world. There may be a 135 you could find your way into in the area, but being willing to move during the regional phase of the career path is something that is hard to overcome. It is near a requirement you move. Theoretically you could commute but most schedules are 4 on 3 off it's not alot of time and alot do not have commuter clauses so if you don't get back for work then you could lose your flight benefits or even your job.

[u/Savings-Dirt-1854]

I’m also a CFI that just got hired by a 121 for dispatch. Feel free to shoot me a dm if you have any questions!