1a.
How does the job market look? (pre-September 11, 2001)
Still
good. Hiring has been on an upward trend since the end of 1995. It
has probably reached it peak recently and may slow down in the near
future if the U.S. economy recedes. However, one of the main reasons
to attend our school is the job assistance and contacts that we have
within the industry. With nearly 54 years of experience as the premier
training facility for Aircraft Dispatcher training, our typical graduate
not only finds a job quickly, but they also KEEP their jobs
to due their ability to pass Airline Initial training.
1b.
How does the job market look? (post-September 11, 2001) - see 1c. also
Layoffs
are occurring from major airlines through many regional airlines due
to the operations reductions stemming from the tragedy of September
11, 2001. There are some regional airlines that have indicated to
us that they may actually increase their revenue based on adopted
routes abandoned by some major airlines. Hiring will most likely slow
down during the rest of 2001 and into 2002. However, one of the main
reasons to attend our school is the job assistance and contacts that
we have within the industry. The next year will probably see many
Dispatcher schools with less-than-stellar reputations discontinue
their training. We see our graduates less affected by the slowdown
than other schools' graduates - when the economy is good, some airlines
may hire from almost any school. When the economy slows, most airlines
make a choice - they choose those graduates (most qualified) who will
save them money and time during initial training. How do we know?
This school has seen more economic cycles than any other school in
the world. And we have conducted 57
years of continuous operations. This
means our graduates will ALWAYS be able to call on us for advice and
assistance.
Note
- The Aircraft Dispatcher License is valid forever unless
revoked, surrendered, or suspended. Once the wave of rehiring and
"new-hiring" begins again, it would benefit an individual
to catch the crest of that wave; in other words, already have the
license and be immediately hirable.
1c.
How does the job market look? (updated August 7, 2007)
By looking
at our home page "Updates" button at the top, you'll notice
that a high number of jobs (approx. 950 U.S. airlines) have opened
up in the past 44 months. Although the current political climate has
affected major airlines and smaller airlines as well, our graduates
are finding employment among the many strong regional and commuter
airlines. Whether the hiring is at it's peak, is on a slow recovery
(currently) or slows down, Sheffield School will assist you as we
have always assisted our students and graduates for the past 60 years.
We are devoted to our students and graduates.
Recently,
airlines and aircraft manufacturers are showing profits during the
recovery. So our job postings should only remain the same or increase.
(Nearly
half a dozen schools have recently ceased operations - some in the
middle of class with no refund. With regard to lifetime technical
support and recurrent training from their school, there
is none. If and when you decide to join us, we will be here.) est.
1948.
2. Is
it true that many graduates from certain schools lose their jobs quickly?
In addition
to many individual cases, there have been cases in which an airline
will hire a group of graduates from a nearby school; however, most
ended up failing their initial airline training and thus, lost their
jobs. Sheffield not only wants you to find a job, but keep it.
To do this, we provide a comprehensive course that is unparalleled
in this industry.
In late
2006, one couple who both graduated from a "quickie" school
called Sheffield for flight planning advice since that area seemed
to give them problems when interviewing for jobs and their test prep
"school" did not adequately instruct them. They regretted
not attending Sheffield School.
3. Has
Sheffield helped graduates of other schools find employment?
Yes,
but only after they graduated from our school. We have had numerous
graduates from other schools attend our course after suffering
through difficult times during airline training. You can find a few
examples within our testimonials as well as in conversations with
airline industry personnel.
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