Sheffield School of Aeronautics Catalog 2008-2009 est. 1948  The World's Premier Airline Dispatch School!!! Table of Contents Sheffield School Philosophy Education Mission Administrative Board Program Advisory Committee School History School Facilities and Equipment The Aircraft Dispatcher Course Description Curriculum 2008 Course Schedules & Prices 6-week Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course 4-week Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course 2-week Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course (Distance Learning + 5) Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course Workshops Workshop Admission Procedures AIFP workshop ETOPS workshop EWINS workshop Veterans Training Graduates from other schools School Holidays Admission Requirements Admission Procedures Payment Policy Method of Payment Tuition and Fees Student Services Student Housing Job Placement Assistance Free Recurrent Training Satisfactory Progress Required Levels of Performance Rules and Regulations Minimum Cancellation and Settlement Policy     Sheffield School Philosophy Recognized worldwide for the exceptional quality of its graduates for the past 60 years, Sheffield School's philosophy is to cultivate the finest graduates in the industry and continue to uphold its reputation as a global leader in aviation training. top Education Mission Sheffield School and its staff are dedicated to providing its students with high quality aviation training, based on a combination of specific knowledge, practical application, good judgment and a positive attitude toward aviation safety. top Administrative Board Sheffield School is a private school located in Plantation, Florida, approximately 10 miles from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. top Officials Ron Morris, Chairman Emeritus Eric W. Morris, President & Owner Katja Morris, Secretary-Treasurer & Director of Admissions Director of Training Eric W. Morris   Faculty (full-time) Brett J. Bories Eric W. Morris     top     Program Advisory Committee Sheffield School is honored to have the following aviation industry representatives serving as advisors with regard to course content and curriculum. This process ensures that Sheffield graduates continue to meet or exceed the expectations of those who would hire them. Gene Cameron Manager - Flight Dispatch Standards and Training United Airlines Richard Gromel Manager - (Retired) System Operational Control American Airlines Leon Jansen FAA Designated Examiner (Ret.) Pat Paleveda (Fmr) Manager Air Traffic Services Delta Air Lines Mike Senior Manager - Flight Air Operations Delta Airlines Captain: B-767, B-757, B-727, DC-9, MD-80, DC-8 Frank Shea Director of Safety Republic Airlines (Fmr) Vice President Operational Reliability World Airways (Fmr) Director of Flight Operations and Chief Dispatcher Delta Air Lines Dave Soaper Director of System Control Comair Airlines Lee Wilson (Fmr) Manager of Dispatch Horizon Air top School History Sheffield School of Aeronautics is one of the oldest aviation training institutions in the United States. It is the oldest Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Aircraft Dispatcher School in the world. In fact, Sheffield School of Aeronautics is older than the FAA, having originally been approved by the CAA, the predecessor of the FAA and the original aviation regulatory body in the United States. The School was founded by Wilbur A. Sheffield in Miami, Florida in 1948. Mr. Sheffield was associated with Eastern Airlines where he conducted Pilot, Flight Engineer, and Aircraft Dispatcher training. Prior to that, he was Chief Instructor with Embry-Riddle School of Aviation, now Embry-Riddle University. He also instructed at the University of Miami, John B. Stetson University and Southern College. Ron Morris, Chairman Emeritus, has carried on the traditions of Sheffield School since 1971. His background includes flight instruction, and over 10 years experience with a major US air carrier in operations and as an Aircraft Dispatcher. Before the airline industry was deregulated, Mr. Morris was the only person outside the FAA authorized to administer the Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Examination. He has licensed more FAA Aircraft Dispatcher graduates than anyone in the history of the profession with the total number of certificates issued presently exceeding 2100. He is recognized throughout the world as one of the leading experts in this field of aviation. He, along with Delta Air Lines and Tecsult Eduplus (Canada), developed and introduced the industry's first Dispatch simulator. top Mr. Morris is a member of the Greater Miami Aviation Association, the National Aeronautics Association, the National Business Aircraft Association, and the Aviation Space Education Association. He is a past member of the Regional Airline Association and the Wings Club of New York. When the U.S. law changed to privatize space, Mr. Morris was appointed (in 1989) to the Spaceport Florida Authority Board at Cape Canaveral, which was the first board of its kind in the world. He has served as Chairman/Member of the board and continued to serve in that capacity until he resigned from the position on March 15, 2001. In March 1994, he was appointed as Florida's delegate to the Aerospace States Association, which is a national board consisting of delegates from each state (usually the Lt. Governor) that is involved in the US space program. The Board's charter is to see that the US maintains its lead in space exploration. He served in that capacity until his resignation on March 15, 2001. Mr. Morris served at the first Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Florida Commercial Space Financing Corporation from it's formation under Florida law in 1999 until his resignation from the board on March 15, 2001. The FCSFC was created to make Florida "The Place for Space" and designed to provide specific financing and services packages to the space related companies and thereby attract them to Florida. Mr. Morris served the local community by serving terms on the Advisory Board of the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and on the Board of Governors of the South Florida Museum of Natural History. Eric Morris, President, began his tenure at Sheffield School as Lead Instructor and Director of Training in 1986. The course that he developed is considered the most comprehensive and challenging six-week Aircraft Dispatcher course in the world. He became President of Sheffield in January 1998. His aviation-dispatch training experience includes: licensed pilot, airline initial training, recurrent training, airline transition training, major airline ab initio dispatch training, performance engineering, air traffic control, and aerospace engineering. Currently he directs the training, rewrites the curriculum, conducts itinerary training for airlines, maintains/develops the Sheffield web site, provides technical assistance to airlines, occasionally instructs the six-week course, as well as the international and ETOPS courses, and is the computer network administrator at the school. Eric graduated college with a A.A. degree from Oxford College, and a B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering from Auburn University, then later graduated with honors at the FAA ATC Academy. Sheffield School, which was relocated from Miami to Ft. Lauderdale in 1986, has been in continuous operation for over 60 years (1948-2008) and we continue to uphold the high standards and policies that have been a trademark of the School. Take a look back in time with our Aviation timeline! top School Facilities and Equipment The offices and classrooms of Sheffield School are located in Plantation, Florida, adjacent to Fort Lauderdale. The facility exceeds all FAA requirements as to applicant space and lighting. The School's computers are connected to the Jeppesen Flight Planning and Weather Services, Navtech, and Universal flight planning systems. Students work with actual National Weather Service weather data and are able to request computerized flight plans. Sheffield also provides for the students' use of such items as airline operations manuals, Jeppesen approach plates and charts, and current FAA publications. In June 1999, we incorporated Dimension International's Flight Explorer Aircraft Situation Display into our curriculum. As radar is the air traffic controller's primary visual tool, ASD (Aircraft Situation Display) has become the visual guide to the Aircraft Dispatcher. This aid is an incredible learning tool as well as an outstanding visual introduction to the world of preplanning, and flight monitoring. Sheffield student at his personal workstation top The Aircraft Dispatcher The FAA licensed Aircraft Dispatcher can be described as "the Captain on the ground." The job of Aircraft Dispatcher is one of the most responsible and best paying jobs at an airline. While the Captain is responsible for his or her one particular flight, the dispatcher is responsible for many flights at the same time. The age requirement of 23 is the same for both the Aircraft Dispatcher and the Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. Furthermore, the questions for the FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Computerized Knowledge Test (ADX) are drawn from the same set of questions used for the ATP test. The Aircraft Dispatcher shares responsibility for the flight with the Captain, and both are required to sign the Dispatch Release before the flight can legally operate. The dispatcher is responsible for planning the flight, taking into consideration the weather, any maintenance problems on the aircraft, navigational facilities at the appropriate airports, Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS), alternate airports and to exercise flight following while the flight is in progress. The dispatcher maintains communication with his or her flights and is responsible for notifying the Captain of any significant changes that would affect the safety of the flight. It is the responsibility of the dispatcher to delay or cancel a flight when necessary and to make any other operational decisions necessary to ensure the safety of the flight. Most airlines will have a centrally located dispatch office that controls all flights of that particular airline. As an example, United Airlines' dispatch office is in Chicago; Delta Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines are located in Atlanta. The dispatch department has historically been one of the best places in the airlines for promotions. The department has control over the operations of the airline and, consequently, the dispatcher is generally in close contact with the senior officers of the company. The dispatcher has always been a very important individual in the operation of an airline and will certainly continue to be so in the future. Delta Air Lines Operational Control Center top Course Descriptions Aircraft Dispatcher Course The objective of the Aircraft Dispatcher Course is to train students to acquire satisfactory skills and demonstrate competence in aviation weather, FAA regulations, air traffic control procedures, aircraft systems and performance, and flight planning, in preparation for the FAA Practical Examination. Applicants must be 21 years of age to enroll in this course. The FAA requires that recipients of the Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate be at least 23 years of age; however, the minimum age to sit for both the FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Knowledge Test and Practical Exam is 21 years of age. If a student graduates before the age of 23, a FAA Letter of Aeronautical Competency will be issued, stating that all requirements have been met, and that a Certificate will be issued upon reaching age 23. A graduate may work as an Assistant Dispatcher or Flight Follower prior to receiving the Certificate. The Aircraft Dispatcher Course conducted by Sheffield School has been approved by the FAA and is approved for Veteran's training. Total Clock Hours* 200 Length of Course 6 weeks Maximum Class Size 25 students *A Clock Hour is defined as one hour spent in the classroom for the purpose of lecture, testing, practical exercises, or computer practice, including reasonable breaks. It is important to note that our total hours does not include our lunch breaks. Many schools count the lunch breaks, which can add as many as 30 or more hours to their program. You don't pay us for your lunch break at Sheffield School. Classes are held Monday through Friday, including most holidays, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Occasionally, class is extended up to one hour. It is highly recommended, but not required, to take (or at least pre-study for) the FAA ADX Knowledge test before arriving at the school. The test should be passed within four weeks of the first day of the class. Final exams are typically held on Wednesday of the 6th week. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will take the Flight Plan phase of the FAA Practical Exam on Thursday morning. The oral phase of the Practical Exam may be scheduled on Thursday, Friday or Saturday. You should assume that you may have to wait an extra 3-5 days following graduation for the final phase of your exam since there is an exam limitation per day. In other words, 15-20 students planning to fly out of town on the 1st day of exams is impossible. Please plan accordingly or be flexible. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and the FAA Examinations, the graduate will be qualified to enter airline initial training and basic indoctrination. Upon successful completion of these airline courses and line checks, he/she will be qualified to exercise dispatch authority. top Curriculum (6 weeks/4 weeks) (As specified in FAR Part 65, Appendix A) I. Regulations Includes: Parts 1, 25, 61, 65, 71, 91, 121, 139, and 175, NTSB part 830 II. Meteorology A. Basic Weather Studies The earth's motion and its effects on weather, analysis of the following regional weather types, characteristics, and structures, or combinations thereof, analysis of the following local weather types, characteristics, and structures or combinations thereof. Also, included are the following characteristics of the atmosphere: Pressure, Wind, States of Matter, Clouds, Fog, lce, Stability, Turbulence, Air masses, Fronts, Theory of Storm Systems. B. Weather, Analysis, and Forecasts Surface Observations, Terminal Forecasts, Significant En route Reports and Forecasts, Weather Imagery, Meteorological Information Data Collection Systems, Data Collection, Analysis, and Forecast Facilities, Service Outlets Providing Aviation Weather Products. C. Weather Related Aircraft Hazards Crosswinds and Gusts, Contaminated Runways, Restrictions to Surface Visibility, Turbulence and Windshear, Icing, Thunderstorms and Microburst, Volcanic Ash. III. Navigation Study of the Earth, Chart Reading, Application and Use, National Airspace Plan, Navigation Systems, Airborne Navigation Instruments, Instrument Approach Procedures, Special Navigation and Operations. IV. Aircraft Aircraft Flight Manual, Systems Overview, Minimum Equipment List/Configuration Deviation List (MEL/CDL), Performance, Aircraft in General, Principles of Flight, Aircraft Limitations, Weight and Balance, Flight Instrument Errors, Aircraft Performance. V. Communications Regulatory Requirements, Communication Protocol, Voice and Data Communications, Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS), Aeronautical Publications, Abnormal Procedures. VI. Air Traffic Control Responsibilities, Facilities and Equipment, Airspace classification and route structure, Flight Plans, Separation Minimums, Priority Handling, Holding Procedures, Traffic Management. VII. Emergency and Abnormal Procedures Security measures on the ground, Security measures in the air, FAA responsibility and services, Collection and dissemination of information on overdue or missing aircraft, Means of declaring an emergency, Responsibility for declaring an emergency, Required reporting of an emergency, NTSB reporting requirements. VIII. Practical Dispatch Applications Human Factors, Decision Making, Human Error, Teamwork, Applied Dispatching, Briefing Techniques, Dispatcher, Pilot, Preflight, Authorize Flight Departure with Concurrence of Pilot in Command, In-flight Operational Control, Post-Flight. top 2008-09 Quick-view Calendars Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 6-week (200+ hour) FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certification course (See details) 2008 AD-FLL (200 hr) Class Starting/Graduation Dates 2009 AD-FLL (200 hr) Class Starting/Graduation Dates January 7 - February 14 January 5- February 12 February 25 - April 3 February 23 - April 2 April 14 - May 22 April 13 - May 21 June 2 - July 10 June 1- July 9 August 25 - October 2 August 24 - October 1 October 13 - November 20 October 12 - November 19 Note: We have not canceled or changed a 6-week Aircraft Dispatcher class date in over 38 years! Cost 2008 Tuition Deposits and Fees Registration/App. Fee $500.00 (non-refundable) Processing Fee* $200.00 (non-refundable)* Tuition Deposit $1,000.00 Tuition $4,100.00 (includes deposit) ------------------------------------------ Total: $4,600.00 (domestic students) $4,800.00 (international students) *International applicants only (I-20 form processing/SEVIS electronic processing, and shipping and handling [Express mail charges] included.) Cost 2009 Tuition Deposits and Fees Registration/App. Fee $500.00 (non-refundable) Processing Fee* $200.00 (non-refundable)* Tuition Deposit $1,000.00 Tuition $4,200.00 (includes deposit) ------------------------------------------ Total: $4,700.00 (domestic students) $4,900.00 (international students) *International applicants only (I-20 form processing/SEVIS electronic processing, and shipping and handling [Express mail charges] included.) top 4-week FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certification course (See details) 2008 AD-FLL (4-wk) Class Starting/Graduation Dates 2009 AD-FLL (4-wk) Class Starting/Graduation Dates January 21- February 14 January 19- February 12 March 10 - April 3 March 9- April 2 April 28 - May 22 April 27 - May 21 June 16- July 10 June 15- July 9 September 8 - October 2 September 7- October 1 October 27 - November 20 October 26 - November 19 Duration = Four Weeks, after successful completion of self-paced on-line modules. 2008 Phase I Tuition = $1,500.00 (non-refundable, includes 2-months of on-line access. $400 per month extension fee.) Online access extentions are subject to instructor approval. Evidence of cheating or receiving help from others or giving out your individual ID and password to others will result in immediate dismissal from the course - no refund. If you continually ignore directions provided by the instructor, after previous warnings, then student will be terminated from the course - no refund. 2008 Phase II Tuition = $2,100.00; tuition deposit = $1,000 (reserves a seat in the class.) - due 30 days prior to class start date. Practical Exam fee = included in tuition. Tuition balance due prior to class start date = tuition remainder. 2008 Total course cost = $3,600.00 USD 2009 Phase I Tuition = $1,500.00 (non-refundable, includes 2-months of on-line access. $400 per month extension fee.) Online access extentions are subject to instructor approval. Evidence of cheating or receiving help from others or giving out your individual ID and password to others will result in immediate dismissal from the course - no refund. If you continually ignore directions provided by the instructor, after previous warnings, then student will be terminated from the course - no refund. 2009 Phase II Tuition = $2,200.00; tuition deposit = $1,000 (reserves a seat in the class.) - due 30 days prior to class start date. Practical Exam fee = included in tuition. Tuition balance due prior to class start date = tuition remainder. 2009 Total course cost = $3,700.00 USD   FAA Practical Exams administered last day of class plus next 3-5 days. Please consider this when making travel/housing arrangements. Housing = We recommend the Staybridge Suites, but rental houses in the vicinity of the school are typically preferred and less expensive. Visit Student housing for more information. Prerequisites -Verification (letters, records, etc.) of experience must be received by school prior to enrollment. We'll clarify that everything is in perfect order by telephone or email before we activate your on-line access. [Based on FAR Part 65.57 and/or 65.61(d)] - FAA ADX (Aircraft Dispatcher) Knowledge Test passed before starting Phase II. - Phase I on-line modules must be passed prior to starting Phase II. Class size = Limited to approximately 25 students, but will typically range from 10-20. Subpart C (excerpt) - Aircraft Dispatchers Sec. 65.57 Experience or training requirements. An applicant for an aircraft dispatcher certificate must present documentary evidence satisfactory to the Administrator that he or she has the experience prescribed in paragraph (a) of this section or has accomplished the training described in paragraph (b) of this section as follows: (a) A total of at least 2 years experience in the 3 years before the date of application, in any one or in any combination of the following areas: (1) In military aircraft operations as a-- (i) Pilot; (ii) Flight navigator; or (iii) Meteorologist. (2) In aircraft operations conducted under part 121 of this chapter as: (i) An assistant in dispatching air carrier aircraft, under the direct supervision of a dispatcher certificated under this subpart; (ii) A pilot; (iii) A flight engineer; or (iv) A meteorologist. (3) In aircraft operations as-- (i) An Air Traffic Controller; or (ii) A Flight Service Specialist. (4) In aircraft operations, performing other duties that the Administrator finds provide equivalent experience. (b) A statement of graduation issued or revalidated in accordance with Sec. 65.70(b) of this part, showing that the person has successfully completed an approved aircraft dispatcher course. Sec. 65.61 Aircraft dispatcher certification courses: Content and minimum hours. (d) For the purpose of completing an approved course, a student may substitute previous experience or training for a portion of the minimum 200 hours of training. The course operator determines the number of hours of credit based on an evaluation of the experience or training to determine if it is comparable to portions of the approved course curriculum. The credit allowed, including the total hours and the basis for it, must be placed in the student's record required by Sec. 65.70(a) of this part. top 2-week FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certification course (See details) 2008 AD-FLL (2-wk) Class Starting/Graduation Dates 2009 AD-FLL (2-wk) Class Starting/Graduation Dates January 28 - February 8 January 26 - February 6 March 17 - 28 March 16 - 27 May 5 - 16 May 4 - 15 June 23 - July 4 June 22 - July 3 September 15 - 26 September 14 - 25 November 3 - 14 November 2 - 13 Duration = 2 Weeks, after successful completion of self-paced on-line modules. 2008 Phase I Tuition = $1,500.00 (non-refundable, includes 3 months of on-line access. $400 per month extension fee.) Online access extentions are subject to instructor approval. Evidence of cheating or receiving help from others or giving out your individual ID and password to others will result in immediate dismissal from the course - no refund. If you continually ignore directions provided by the instructor, after previous warnings, then student will be terminated from the course - no refund. 2008 Phase II Tuition = $700.00; due 30 days prior to class start date. Practical Exam (one-time) fee = included in tuition. 2008 Total course cost = $2,200.00 USD 2009 Phase I Tuition = $1,500.00 (non-refundable, includes 3 months of on-line access. $400 per month extension fee.) Online access extentions are subject to instructor approval. Evidence of cheating or receiving help from others or giving out your individual ID and password to others will result in immediate dismissal from the course - no refund. If you continually ignore directions provided by the instructor, after previous warnings, then student will be terminated from the course - no refund. 2009 Phase II Tuition = $1,000.00; due 30 days prior to class start date. Practical Exam (one-time) fee = included in tuition. 2009 Total course cost = $2,500.00 USD FAA Practical Exams administered last day of class plus next 2-5 days. Please consider this when making travel/housing arrangements. Housing = We recommend the Staybridge Suites, but rental houses in the vicinity of the school are typically preferred and less expensive. Visit Student housing for more information. Prerequisites -Verification (letters, records, etc.) of experience must be received by school at least 30 days prior to class residency start date. We'll clarify that everything is in perfect order by telephone or email before we activate your on-line access. [Based on FAR Part 65.57 and/or 65.61(d)] - FAA ADX (Aircraft Dispatcher) Knowledge Test passed before starting Phase II. - Phase I on-line modules must be passed prior to starting Phase II. Class size = Limited to approximately 25 students, but will typically range from 10-20. top Blended Distance Learning/5-Day Residency (DL+5) FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certification course (See details) For: • Individuals or Airline employees (with or without experience) who cannot attend our regular 6-week or 4-week courses, or • Individuals or Airline employees who meet FAR Part 65.57, or • Individuals or Airline employees who meet FAR Part 65.61d, or • Individuals who are VERY self-disciplined and who agree to submit assignments, quizzes, and tests in a timely manner by the prescribed due dates. This course is not limited to experienced individuals who cannot attend our 6-week or 4-week course, but for those students who simply do not have the extra time to attend a full residency course. We highly recommend passing the ADX test prior to applying for the Distance Learning course and beginning the online phase I modules, which are very intense. Course Structure: The course consists of two phases: an online interactive distance-learning phase and an residency phase. Phase I - Online distance-learning. 2008 Cost is $1,500 (nonrefundable, includes 4 months of on-line access. $400 per month extension fee.) Online access extentions are subject to instructor approval. Various modules of our course are presented online, such as Weather Theory, Non-Graphic Weather, Graphic weather, Aeronautical Information Manual, Regulations, and Aircraft Performance, Aircraft Limitations and Systems. Requires: Internet access, a user ID and password (issued after payment), 4.x or higher web browser, a variety of browser plug-ins which are free and easily downloadable. Optional are CD/DVD drives. Successful completion of Phase I is a prerequisite to enter the Phase II (residency) course. Plan on a minimum of 4 weeks (full-time study) to 16 weeks (part-time) to complete the online modules and online examinations (excluding study time for the ADX test). This phase will be accessible on a password-protected realm of our web site. Once Phase I is accessed, students will have 4 months of access; however, the assignments must be satisfactorily completed by the assigned due dates. You may postpone your Phase II start date if needed; however, we recommend completing the 5-day Residency phase within 2-3 months following the completion of Phase I. Evidence of cheating or receiving help from others or giving out your individual ID and password to others will result in immediate dismissal from the course - no refund. If you continually ignore directions provided by the instructor, after previous warnings, then student will be terminated from the course - no refund. Instructor: Eric Morris Phase II - Residency, following successful completion of Phase I. 2008 Cost is $1,200. 2009 Cost is $1,300.Includes (one-time) Practical examination fee. Exam is in-house. The balance ($1,200 or $1,300) is due 30 days prior to the first day of class & can be paid with cash, bank check, money order, MasterCard, Visa, or Travelers Checks. (no personal checks.) Duration: 5 days, 7-8 clock hours per day; 8:00am - 4:00/5:00pm with a lunch hour. Occasionally, computer labs will be conducted in the large classroom toward the end of the day. The 5-day period will consist primarily of flight planning, regulations review and testing, Aircraft Systems/limitations review and testing. The 5-day residency portion will begin on a Friday, and continue on the following Monday-Thursday. See the following schedule for 2008. Class is not held during the weekends, unless tutoring is arranged by the instructor. If arranged, there is no extra cost. Instructors: Brett Bories, Eric Morris Maximum class size: 25. Minimum class size: 1 student. Be prepared to stay 1-3 days following the last class day due to the scheduling of practical examinations. International students are welcome. Blended Learning (Online & 5-Days Residency) FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certification course (See details) 2008 AD-FLL (5 weekdays) Course # & Class Starting/Graduation Dates 2009 AD-FLL (5 weekdays) Course # & Class Starting/Graduation Dates 501 - Feb. 1 - 7 501 - Jan. 30 - Feb. 5 502 - March 21 - 27 502 - March 20 - 26 503 - May 9 - 15 503 - May 8 - 14 504 - June 27 - July 3 504 - June 26 - July 2 505 - Sept. 19 - 25 505 - Sept. 18 - 24 506 - Nov. 7 - 13 506 - Nov. 6 - 12 Duration (residency) = 5 class days, after successful completion of self-paced on-line modules. 2008 Phase I Tuition = $1,500.00 (non-refundable, includes 4 months of on-line access. $400 per month extension fee.) Online access extentions are subject to instructor approval. 2008 Phase II Tuition = $1,200.00; due 30 days prior to start date to reserve space in the class. Practical Exam (one-time) fee = included in tuition. 2008 Total course cost = $2,700.00 USD 2009 Phase I Tuition = $1,500.00 (non-refundable, includes 4 months of on-line access. $400 per month extension fee.) Online access extentions are subject to instructor approval. 2009 Phase II Tuition = $1,300.00; due 30 days prior to start date to reserve space in the class. Practical Exam (one-time) fee = included in tuition. 2009 Total course cost = $2,800.00 USD FAA Practical Exams administered last day of class plus next 1-2 days. Please consider this when making travel/housing arrangements. Housing = Staybridge Suites is highly recommended, but rental houses in the vicinity of the school are typically preferred and less expensive. Visit Student Housing for more information. Prerequisites: - Read, speak, write, and understand English. - At least 21 years of age. - FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Knowledge (ADX) test should be passed (> 70%) at least 30-45 days prior to first day of (Phase II) class, preferably before Phase I. Feel free to use our FREE FAA test preparation handouts. - If you'd like to check for ADX testing center locations, go to Catstest.com or Lasergrade.com. If you are not close to a convenient testing center (international students), you can take the test at Sheffield on the first day of class for a fee of $90. - Bring the original stamped and sealed ADX Airmen Test report - You'll receive this from the testing center upon test completion. It must be > 70%, be sealed by the testing center, and be an ADX (Aircraft Dispatcher) test report, NOT an ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) test report. - For students accepted into the class per FAR Part 65.57, there is no formal requirement to be "signed off" to take the practical examination. Workshops Sheffield School was the first Aircraft Dispatcher school to offer this specialized training to its dispatcher graduates. These workshops are open to any person with an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate, or the equivalent, and is offered at a discounted rate to Sheffield Graduates. top Workshop Admission Procedures Graduates wishing to attend the workshop(s) immediately following the Dispatcher Course will indicate their intentions on the Application and include the appropriate additional deposit(s) with the Enrollment Agreement in order to reserve space in those workshops. Students attending the workshop(s), and who stay in Student Housing, will be allowed to remain in the housing until completion of the workshop(s), and will be scheduled for the FAA Practical Exam at a time which does not conflict with the workshop(s). Those graduates wishing to return at a later date for the workshop(s) may apply at any time, simply by sending the appropriate deposit(s). top Workshop: Advanced International Flight Planning (AIFP) The Advanced International Flight Planning workshop takes the student beyond the basics of international flight planning covered in the regular six-week course required for the dispatcher's license. In this course the student learns advanced dispatching procedures that apply to international operations. Classes are normally offered immediately following the regular dispatcher course. The objective of the workshop is to better prepare those students who anticipate working for an international operator, providing valuable information and techniques necessary to perform the job. Length: 2 1/2 days Subjects covered: FAA vs. ICAO, Itinerary Development, Weather Theory/Climatology, Non-graphic/Graphic Weather, Oceanic Procedures/Communications, Enroute Procedures, Terminal Procedures, Navigation, Flight Planning Theory/Flight Plans Cost: $400.00 [$600 for non-Sheffield graduates]   Workshop: Extended Operations (ETOPS) ETOPS training for pilots and dispatchers originated when the FAA began granting authorization for the airlines to operate twin engine aircraft, such as the Boeing 757, over oceanic and other desolated areas. The objective of the ETOPS Workshop is to familiarize the student with the regulations and techniques pertaining to these twin engine operations. Beginning March-April 2007, the ETOPS class will incorporate the most recent changes, procedures, and regulations in Extended Operations, including non-twin aircraft. Length: 1 day Subjects covered: Background/FAR Part 121.161, EROPS/ETOPS, 60 minute operations (non-ETOPS), 75, 90, 120, 138, 180, and 207-minute operations (ETOPS), En route Alternate Minimums/Selection/Nongraphic weather, Critical fuel scenario/MEL, Route/Alternate plotting examples Cost: $200.00 [$400 for non-Sheffield graduates] top Advanced International Flight Planning (AIFP) (See details) 2008 AD-FLL (AIFP) Class Start/End Dates 2009 AD-FLL (AIFP) Class Start/End Dates February 14 - 16 February 12 - 14 April 3 - 5 April 2 - 4 May 22 - 24 May 21 - 23 July 10 - 12 July 9 - 11 October 2 - 4 October 1 - 3 November 20 - 22 November 19 - 21 ETOPS (See details) 2008 AD-FLL (ETOPS) Class Start/End Dates 2009 AD-FLL (ETOPS) Class Start/End Dates February 17 February 15 April 6 April 5 May 25 May 24 July 13 July 12 October 5 October 4 November 23 November 22 top Workshop: Enhanced Weather Information Systems (EWINS) "This is a MUST course!" D.D., Sheff. Grad, Dec. 13, 2006 (Course Evaluation) For the first time, an aircraft dispatcher school is providing EWINS training in house. We are offering a three-day EWINS (Enhanced Weather Information Systems) training course as an EWINS-qualification program. After completing the course and receiving a certificate, the individual will not only be more astute at weather analysis, but will be in a more favorable position to become EWINS-certified if their airline deems it necessary for their dispatchers. The course is open to all Sheffield graduates and others who are interested in increasing their weather forecasting ability through learning a wealth of meteorological concepts and techniques. The class dates are set to begin the day following our scheduled ETOPS classes. We look forward to seeing many of our graduates again. The training provided will emphasize operational forecasting, with a significant percentage of this course providing hands-on analysis and forecast practice and evaluation. This training program includes all lesson plans, study guides, handouts, and written tests for the following curriculum segments: Climatology Atmospheric Dynamics Weather Data Sources Weather Chart and Atmospheric Model Analysis Weather Element Forecasting Surface Severe Convective Weather RADAR and Meteorological Satellite (METSAT) Analysis Aviation Meteorology/Flight Forecasting. Cost: $600.00 [$900 for non-Sheffield graduates] EWINS (See details) 2008 AD-FLL (EWINS) Class Start/End Dates 2009 AD-FLL (EWINS) Class Start/End Dates February 18 - 20 February 16 - 18 April 7 - 9 April 6 - 8 May 26 - 28 May 25 - 27 July 14 - 16 July 13 - 15 October 6 - 8 October 5 - 7 November 24 - 26 November 23 - 25 top Veterans Training/Refund Policy Our FAA approved Aircraft Dispatcher course is approved for Veterans Training and the applicable refund policy is as follows: The refund of the unused portion of tuition, fees and other charges for veterans or eligible persons who fail to enter a course or withdraw or discontinue prior to completion will be made for all amounts paid which exceed the approximate pro rata portion of the total charges that the length of the completed portion of the course bears to the total length of the course. The proration will be determined on the ratio of the number of days or hours of instruction completed by the student to the total number of instructional days or hours in the course. top Graduates from other FAA-approved schools We have had graduates from other schools who already possess the FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate attend our school for retraining for one reason or another, generally to better position themselves in the job market. top   School Holidays Because most classes consist of students who arrive from other countries as well as the 50 states, and because the course is condensed into 6 intensive weeks (or less) of study, it is customary for classes to be in session on many national holidays. There are, however, no classes scheduled from mid-December th