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Q
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Advanced
International Flight Planning Course (AIFP)
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1.
When is this course taught?
Following
the 6-week course.
2.
What is the tuition?
$400.00
for sheffield graduates ($600.00 for others.)
3.
What is the duration of the course?
Approximately
2 days. We're increasing the actual lecture & application
time to approximately 20 hours.
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4.
Does any other school teach this course?
No. There
are those who claim to "teach" the same course "for free" in a half
day. They'll call the course: ETOPs, then International, then
ETOPs/International planning, etc..They will list subjects that we'll
cover during the 6-week course. We also have a separate ETOPs
course due to the volume of material covered. You can sample
a morsel, or purchase the 5-course meal.
5.
Is it mandatory to enroll in this class?
No. A
graduate of the 6-week or an accelerated course may enroll at any
time.
6.
What percentage of your graduates enroll in this class?
It has
ranged from 20-90%, with a median of approximately 30-40%.
7.
What subject matter are taught?
- ICAO,
International references and publications, Definitions & Abbreviations,
NOTAM and SNOTAM codes, En Route/Special/Flight planning/Jeppesen
charts, Computer flight planning analysis, Simulation scenarios,
Geography, regional and terminal Climatology, ICAO Annex' 3 and
6 discussion and application, Navigation with ETP emphasis and application,
use of the International Flight Information Manual (IFIM) including
the ICAO flight plan form & North American Routing selection,
MNPSA/NAT principles and selection with the significance of amended
clearances, Redispatching, Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic flight
planning including oceanic procedures, route and altitude planning,
en route procedures/communications, diversion procedures, emergency
procedures, terminal procedures, and common waypoint errors to avoid.
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By taking this course, will I enhance my job opportunities?
- Most
likely - yes, depending on the type of airline. Many hiring managers
realize what we teach is a great introduction to international
planning and some are indifferent due to their type of operation
or their own personal experiences. If you plan to work an international
desk one day, this course is an excellent introduction to basic
priciples combined with advanced concepts.
Contact
us at:
499
NW 70th Ave Suite 110
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33317 - USA
Tel 800-843-8289, 954-581-6022
Fax 954-584-8980
email morris@sheffield.com
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