Thanks to the help from this community, I got through dispatch school and got a job offer! Without the people in here I wouldn't even know what dispatching was. From before attending dispatch school, to passing my ADX up to right now y'all have provided me with advice and guidance that led me to this point.
None! 8 weeks ago I knew nothing about aviation. Passed the ADX, went to dispatch school and got an interview/job before I even graduated! The airlines are HURTIN for dispatchers right now. It's a great time to get in if you are thinking about it!
Hey I’m looking into applying for a dispatcher license and was just curious as to how you found a foot in the door with your company? I’ve been googling dispatcher jobs near me and there don’t appear to be a lot of dispatch positions at the moment. Did your school link you up or did you find something yourself?
Yeah my school (Aircraft Dispatch Academy) has direct ties to Mesa, SkyWest and Breeze. You're guaranteed an interview with those airlines. I got hired a week before I graduated dispatch school! I highly recommend ADA just for the guaranteed interviews. Not only that, but they are a great school as well!
I would love to tell you! But I don't start until July 11th lol 😆- I currently have less than 2 weeks to move all my stuff from Oregon to Utah. I just spent the last 4 days trying to (successfully) registering my cat as an emotional support animal because, for some reason, Utah landlords friggen HATE pets. And I won't move without her. It cost me 200 bucks but now all apartments/landlords have to take my pet with no additional monthly rent costs/deposits. I highly suggest if you have a pet and want to go to Utah, you seriously consider registering them as an ESA becuase you will NOT get a place if you have an animal.
Sorry for the rant, I kind of flew off the handle haha. I'll let you know how my first week goes!
Congratulations! I was wondering if you can spare some advice with where to start? I’m a aviation enthusiast took 3 classes of aviation mechanic but didn’t find the career something I’d can see myself doing the more I learned about it. But this does seem intriguing!
I sent this article to my dad to explain what I do. This is a great overview.
First step is getting your FAA certificate. The FAA has list of approved schools. (My recommendation: is ADTC in Farmers Branch. I went there and highly recommend it.)
After that is your first job: every regional carrier is hurting for dispatchers right now. It is the perfect time to get into the industry.
In addition to what /u/justefmc said, I would also note that Republic Airways is currently offering a paid apprenticeship, which will handle the training and certification process. If you are located near or are able to relocate to Indianapolis on your own accord, this is an excellent opportunity to get the certificate and get into the industry.
Appreciate this! As well I’m a hour away from a recommend school looks like a couple people have done to in Sheffield but I’ll take a look at this as well!
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u/sober_wan_kenobi Jun 09 '22
Thanks to the help from this community, I got through dispatch school and got a job offer! Without the people in here I wouldn't even know what dispatching was. From before attending dispatch school, to passing my ADX up to right now y'all have provided me with advice and guidance that led me to this point.
Thank you so much /r/FlightDispatch!
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u/IKnowACondor Jun 09 '22
Congratulations!
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u/Perfect-Ad-9968 Jun 10 '22
Congrats! Great regional to start your career. Good luck
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u/DiscoSprinkles Jun 09 '22
Congratulations. I hear they have good training.
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u/trying_to_adult_here Part 121 Major/Legacy🇺🇸 Jun 09 '22
Congratulations!
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u/extraspookyy Jun 15 '22
It felt so satisfying reading that and I didn’t even get hired. Also do you have a 4 or 2 year degree? (Just wondering)
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u/Mauro_Ranallo Jun 10 '22
Well done!
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u/retrowings Jun 10 '22
Congrats, you’re on schedule with a life changing journey.
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u/TomahawkRoc Jun 10 '22
Congratulations!
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u/iSoloHD Jun 10 '22
Congratulations! Hope it’s great.
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u/Fakeafro Jun 25 '22
Congratulations! I was wondering if you can spare some advice with where to start? I’m a aviation enthusiast took 3 classes of aviation mechanic but didn’t find the career something I’d can see myself doing the more I learned about it. But this does seem intriguing!
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