Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 01:13:25 -0600
Eric,
As always, thanks for the excellent training. The Sheffield
grads in our office are hands down the best dispatchers we have
on the floor...we continue to run circles around
(another school's) "best" graduates. The training we received
is obviously far better than they get even now.
Thanks again for everything.
RJ
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 19:16:52 -0500
Hello Mr. Morris,
I graduated from Sheffield in May of 2000. I have to say that I
am glad that I was trained by you and the school. I must thank you
for that up front. I have worked for (other airlines), and now I
am at Atlantic Coast Airlines. My Sheffield education prepared me
for Dispatching in the "real world". At all of the OCC's
that I have worked, it seems that the "Sheffield grads"
do the best job. Thanks again for everything.
MT
Date:
21 Feb 2004, 01:38:29 AM
Subject: Thanks
Eric,
A quick note to let you what a wonderful experience I had with your
course. Bruce and Brett were extraordinary, both with knowledge
and experience. Bruce and Brett were so personable, that even though
they were my instructors, I consider them friends, as well as instructors.
I had considered other courses that required less time/money/effort
on my part to receive certification. I chose your course,
however, because of your reputation--I
didn’t want to feel "lost"
on the first day on the job.. It is an indescribable
feeling to be confident about the career I am seeking, rather than
terrified about what might be ahead of me. I received an appointment
for an interview with an airline before
I even graduated. I am certain that I have your
school and, of course God, to thank for that. I haven’t even
actively sought other job opportunities, because (the airline I'm
interviewing with) is exactly what I had hoped for (it services
my hometown). My fingers are crossed!
I miss everyone at Sheffield already and hope to see you all in
the future. In the meantime, thanks – and please send special
thanks back to Bruce and Brett.
Best Wishes,
J.B.
Date:
Fri, 19 Dec 2003 10:26:23 -0500
To: <morris@sheffield.com>
Hi Eric,
Well I'm now officially convinced that
your training and school reputation has helped me land my first job!
I just got a job with Avbase Aviation in Cleveland, OH as a Flight
Coordinator doing basically a little bit of everything (flight planning,
crew scheduling, some price quoting, setting up catering, accomodations,
etc.). The pay starts at $12.02 an hour with possible over-time/bonuses
as well as the standard benefits package. I apparently reminded (the
supervisor) at Avbase (who also went through your program) of himself
when he was just starting out. The similarity was a very young guy
with no experience except college trying to find his first job. He
started out with no aviation job experience and transitioned into
the Sheffield program as a base. He saw that common bond, and was
willing to give a young 22 year old a shot! As opposed to gauging
employment on experience, they are taking me under their wing with
the long road of learning about the business ahead of me. They want
me to succeed as much as I do. With the reputation of your program,
companies are able to make generalizations about your
graduates that they will be competent, have determination, be hard-working,
and have a positive attitude. A perfect example of
this is my interview with (another airline). They only hire Sheffield
graduates as dispatchers, and that has to say something! Thanks
for your recommendations, Eric, they were a tremendous help to me..
Thank you again and I'll be sure to keep in touch..
D.H.
Sheffield
note: To receive the Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate, an individual
must be at least 23 years of age; however, the course may be taken
if you are under 23. If the course is successfully passed, the graduate
receives a Letter of Aeronautical Competency. Once he or she turns
23, they receive the Certificate with a minimal amount of paperwork
required. In the meantime, as in the above case, the graduate can
work as an assistant in operations - it's a good head start! Eric
M.
Date:
Thu, 23 Oct 2003 04:26:03 EDT
Subject: XXX Dispatcher Job
Eric,
Last Wednesday I had an interview with XXX. It went very well, and
yesterday I accepted an offer of a dispatcher position with them
starting in November. None of this
would have been possible without the excellent training I received
at Sheffield and, of course, the personal recommendation
you sent to them with my resume. Thank you very much for your efforts
on my behalf.
The interview started with a written test. Example: Your flight
is maneuvering...., thus the XXX became the best choice. Another
question asked me to pick the best runway to plan for departure,
and why. Sheffield training made picking the right one easy (in
this case,....would still be legal). Other questions asked me to
decipher PIREPs, METARs, several TAF's, even graphic weather charts
and symbols, and to use this information to make flight planning
choices. The test went on for three or four pages, each asking questions
with subtle nuance that only someone with specific dispatcher training
could answer correctly. After the written test came the oral.....
then went to questions asking me to prioritize concurrent crisis's,
and to give justification for my choices. They ran the gamut from
an inbound with a mechanical to a stranded flight with a disabled
PIC. Again, Sheffield training came
through. At one point the interviewer asked if I'd
heard these questions before? I did refrain from saying "Sure,
I just had a month of it at Sheffield", but I could have.
I'm just starting this career so I can't claim to be an expert,
but from what I've seen so far, what you're teaching in the dispatcher
course is absolutely relevant, on target, and indispensable information.
It served me well in the interview, and I expect it will serve me
well in the upcoming company specific training that starts on November
3. From what I got at the interview, XXX is serious about education,
too. Several weeks of classroom training followed by a couple of
months working with people specially qualified to do OJT. I was
told that my desk checks will probably come in xxxxx. I'll let you
know how it goes.
Eric, again thank you for your personal help in getting me the interview.
It was your reputation and the training I received at Sheffield
that got me this job. Also, give my best to Bruce. I'm not forgetting
his help in doing such a great job teaching the course.
Best regards,
E.W.
Accelerated Aircraft Dispatcher Course, September, 2003
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 12:04:57 -0600
To: "'morris@sheffield.com'" <morris@sheffield.com>
Subject: Update and question
Dear Ron and Eric,
Graduated in 1999 and haven't written in a while, but I just wanted
to give you an update on how well Sheffield has helped me along.
After graduation I went to work as a dispatcher for Big Sky airlines
for around six months, and then was made Manager of Dispatch. Six
months later I was offered a position at Continental Express and accepted
it. Six months after accepting the position at Continental Express,
I was promoted to Hub Controller. After serving as a Hub Controller
for approximately two years I am today starting my new position as
a Lead Dispatcher at the biggest and the best "so called"
Regional Airline. We have over 1100 departures daily and fly segments
over 3 hrs. in length with our all-jet fleet of over 230 aircraft.
I can honestly say that Sheffield played
a major part in my confidence and competence level that allowed me
to move forward in this very competitive profession.
Thanks again,
J.Broin
Lead Dispatcher
Express Jet Airlines
Date:
Thu, 13 Nov 2003 01:42:42 GMT
Hello Eric,
how are things going? Work is going good for me. I have moved up
to the coordinator spot and got a 1.50/hr raise.....along with my
annual raise. Things are going really well. I
can't believe that 1 year ago I knew nothing about airplanes and
now I'm a coordinator with a major regional. Thanks
for all you did for me and hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving.
T.R.
Date:
Sun Nov 09, 2003 03:15:26 PM US/Eastern
To: morris@sheffield.com
Subject: Sheffield Testimonials
Dear potential Sheffield students,
When I've been meaning to write this a while ago but I've been kinda
busy. I just wanna let every potential Sheffield student this is
truly the best school. I graduated in the April class.., but couldn't
receive my certificate until September due to age requirement by
the FAA. I was afraid of not retaining information but this was
not the case the knowledge I learned was instilled in me due to
the excellent teaching. Once I did recieve my certificate I had
numerous calls from airlines.
During most of the interviews they
were really impressed by knowledge and understanding of aircraft
dispatching. One even said "Wow I can tell you went to Sheffield."...Now
I have completed my O.J.T and am dispatching my own flights with
no problem whatsoever due to the excellent training I recieved.
In my few weeks dispatching I have already used exemption 3585 a
handleful of times and many T.O alternates and obviously regular
alternates. I notice many non Sheffield
students asking some really stunning questions that should be common
knowledge but that's what happens when your only
taught out of the Gleim ATP book. With all that said this is truly
the best aircraft dispatching school in the Universe.
I am a proud graduate of Sheffield School of Aeronautics
and recommend this school to the highest degree. Even though this
program will challenge you to your fullest the outcome will be one
you will remember forever and gratitification you will get on the
job will be even more fulfiulling.
Sincerely,
B.C.
121 aircraft dispatcher
P.S. Eric please post this on the testimonial page..thanks again
Date: Sat Nov 08, 2003 12:38:21 AM US/Eastern
To: morris@sheffield.com
Subject: ACA interview
Hi Eric,
Did the ACA interview today. Went well. Went down to see (dispatch
manager) at ACA today. Before the interview I was asked to take a
4 page written test. Cake walk. Some questions seem like they were
supposed to be trick questions, but they weren't all that tricky if
you read them carefully enough.
Followup!
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 19:57:46 -0500
To: "Eric Morris" <morris@sheffield.com>
Subject: Employment
Hi Eric,
Just wanted to let you know that I scored a job with ACA. I start
Dec. 1st.
I also wanted to thank you, Scott (he was an exellent instructor),
Katja,
and Brett.
Thanks again!
MB
Date:
Mon, 3 Nov 2003 16:56:59 -0400
Hello Ron, Eric and Ellen,
I hope you all are very well. I did my Dispatchers training at your
school
in 1986. I am still working at BWIA and I am still recommending
your great school to fellow aspiring Dispatchers. Of course, the
time I spent at your school was very memorable and it was a beautiful
experience. I hope you all are doing very
well.
Best Regards H.M.
Duty Manager
System Operations Control
BWIA West Indies Airways Limited
Date: Sat, 01 Nov 2003 12:27:19 +0000
ERIC,
JUST WANTED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO TELL YOU HOW VALUABLE THE TRAINING
AT SHEFFIELD HAS BEEN TO MY CAREER. THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW PROFESSIONAL
"UPS AND DOWNS" SINCE I GRADUATED FROM YOUR ACCELERATED
DISPATCHER, ETOPS AND ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL TRAINING COURSES IN JULY
1999. I WAS LAID OFF LAST YEAR (2002). THE "JOB HUNT" SINCE
THEN HAS BEEN, AT THE VERY LEAST, CHALLENGING. I INTERVIEWED WITH
2 AIRLINES LAST MONTH (OCTOBER 2003), 1
MAJOR AND 1 REGIONAL. I
AM PLEASED TO TELL YOU THAT I RECEIVED JOB OFFERS FROM BOTH AIRLINES
THIS PAST WEEK. I HONESTLY BELIEVE THAT HAVING BEEN TRAINED AT SHEFFIELD
PLAYED NO SMALL PART IN THE OUTCOME.
D.M.P
Followup!
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2003 12:27:59 +0000
To: morris@sheffield.com
Subject: Testimonial
ERIC,
AS A FOLLOW-UP, AS YOU REQUESTED, TO THE E-MAIL BELOW. MY START
DATE AT UAL IS DEC. 1
October
27, 2003
"...in May of this year, I successfully completed the Licensed
Dispatcher certificate program at Sheffield School of Aeronautics
in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. It was by far the most challenging endeavor
I have undertaken in my professional life. Sheffield administers
a course that is thoroughly comprehensive and requires absolute
dedication to the program in order to achieve successful completion.
I can tell you I was ecstatic when I did finish the course and pass
my final exams! Even now, some five months later, I am thrilled
to be given the opportunity to talk about it and will do so at the
slightest prompting. (Just ask my co-workers, they’re sick
of hearing about it!) ...I feel it has given me a tremendous amount
of confidence in my work as well as affording me both present and
future opportunities I certainly would not have without possessing
the FAA Certificate."
B.St.
Date:
Wed Oct 15, 2003 09:28:42 PM US/Eastern
Ron,
Just wanted to drop a note. I graduated back in Dec. of 1991...
I ended up with about 7 years of dispatch experience (737's, MD80
models and MD90's). I have a bit of flight experience under my belt,
mostly turbine, some jet. As well, I have all the management experience
from my FedEx days. Anyway, I just came across your web site and
decided I owed you at least a hello! I always have remembered how
well you presented yourself and the respect that you gave to me
as an individual. A hard combination to find in a CEO these days.
Hope all is well.
Sincerely,
M.K.
Dec. 1991 Graduate
F.O. EMB145 Trans States Airlines
Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 23:56:14 -0700 (PDT)
Eric,
"I truly have seen what being a Sheffield graduate means out
there in the real world!"
M.K.
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 08:04:42 -0700
Subject: Dispatch course
"I highly recommend Sheffield School of Aeronautics in Fort
Lauderdale FL. I attended their course this spring. It was one of
the most challenging endeavors I have ever undertaken and by far
the most rewarding. Prepare yourself to spend eight hours a day
in the classroom and then another four studying... about eight a
day on the weekend. There are many courses out there which focus
only on getting you to pass the FAA written (ADX) test. Sheffield
takes a great sense of pride in their program and producing Dispatchers
who know how to do the job."
E.S.
Licensed Aircraft Dispatcher
Date:
Tue, 19 Aug 2003 14:08:14 -0400
Subject: Great news
Hi Eric...
I just wanted to let you know that I accepted a job today with Atlantic
Coast Airlines. I had a great interview with them last Friday and
was
hoping to get an offer. As far as interviews go, I enjoyed this
one the most. There was a written test I had to take, and then,
in addition to all the usual HR related questioning, there were
scenarios that I had to work out with the two guys interviewing
me. It was very challenging and I enjoyed having to think on
my feet. Also, their OCC looks to be very well equipped and their
dispatchers seem happy. I just wanted to thank you for all your
advice and expertise. I am very excited that after
only a month after I graduated, I got a job. And
I have no prior aviation experience! Sheffield
was definitely the right choice for me and I plan on making that
known throughout my career. If you ever get any
prospective students who have questions, please feel free to pass
my contact info along to them. I will try to help them as much as
I can. In the meantime, I will keep in touch...
Thank you again!
Best regards,
D.M.
Thu
Sep 25, 2003 04:55:37 AM US/Eastern
Hi Eric,
Just wanted to let you know how I am getting on here at EUjet. I
will soon be moving away from the daily dispatcher duties of operations
control and into their navigation services department, as they call
it. Here is where all of the new routes are drawn up and test planned...we
check things like the terrain, approaches, performance, typical
wx for the locality, navaids along the routes and so on. I've been
getting up to speed on that during the quiet times in dispatch.
When it comes to test flying new routes I'll be tagging along in
the jump seat so that's pretty neat too. Which brings me to Sheffield
school. You guys really prepared me for all
of this, I was surprised too by all of the information that I had
actually retained. When I was talking to the Nav services manager
about moving to his department he was impressed by the things that
I knew. I could read approach plates, had absolutely no problems
with regard to text/graphic weather, I was able to figure out some
of the performance graphs just by looking at them. The AIFP
gave a good idea of flight planning in other countries too and they
were happy that I was familiar with ETOPS.
When
I left Sheffield in July I was kind of fretting a little bit about
getting a job, I didn't know how long it would take and couldn't
believe it when it only took two weeks. Thanks again guys
for all of your help.
Two weeks ago I was in touch with a buddy from Sweden, he wants
to become a dispatcher and was thinking of going to xxxxxx because
his wife is from XX and he would have someplace free to stay, but
when I told him about all of you he
changed his mind and decided Sheffield would be best for him.
I hope to stop by there sometime in the not too distant future.
Please say hello to everybody for me.
Til next time,
Regards,
P.F.
Sheffield offers refresher training!
Tue,
23 Sep 2003 13:23:05 -0400
Hey Eric,
I am moving to XXX in November to possibly head up an aviation safety
action program for xxxxx xxxxx, and the dispatch department is under
that program, so I will be coming in for some recurrent in the coming
weeks if you don't mind. Hope you are doing good.
M.H.
September
13, 2003
Dear Eric,
Ron, Brett, and Katja,
Hello! I just wanted to give you an update on a student of yours...I
went back to college and finished my degree. I decided to go to
law school instead. I just started my first year at the University
of Akron School of Law (on a full scholarship) and I'm hoping to
go into aviation law, maybe with an airline, maybe with the FAA,
that remains to be seen. My training
at Sheffield continues to be a blessing in that somehow or other
training with you guys finally taught me how to study. Thank you
again for doing such a great job!
Sincerely,
H.G.
Sun
Sep 07, 2003 03:09:13 PM US/Eastern
Hello,
I live in Alaska and am contemplating the November class, your
class comes highly recommended by the dispatchers at Polar Air Cargo.
My father is a check airman for them.
Thanks much for your time.
K.C.
You
are welcome to visit Sheffield!
Fri, 29 Aug 2003 10:37:28 EDT
Subject: Thanks
Eric,
This is just an email for me to extend my sincere appreciation for
your hospitality and advice during my visit. I was truly impressed
with everything, and I look forward to working with all of you.
You and your staff seem to be very professional and very concerned
in the success of your school and students. I
take it as a big honor to receive training from such a prestigious
place. Best wishes for continued success. Also please
give a word of thanks to (Sheffield) for taking time to answer my
questions and have my girlfriend and I really feel welcomed.
Sincerely,
J.P.
Wed,
27 Aug 2003 12:57:08 +0200
Eric,
I've been so busy with the move from Italy that I forgot to write
to let you know I accepted a router position with xxxxxxx. Hopefully
this is a stepping stone to the dispatch position in a year or so.
I will...start the new job on the 4th of September. I
feel that the education I received at Sheffield helped me land this
job. I look forward to returning next year to attend
a few workshops.
Thanks,
S.W.
Wed,
20 Aug 2003 09:39:36 -0700
Subject: Found a Job
Hey Eric,
Happy to inform you that I have found a job! Can't get any better
as this is a dispatcher/first officer position for a "121"
operation here in (Canada)....talk about commuting or moving as
it is only a 10 minute drive from my home here. The company name
is xxxxxxx xxxxxxx and we operate
F-27s freight, Metroliners, Kingairs, Learjets on cargo, ad hoc,
medevac, and pax charters. And we fly all across Canada and also
down South to the US. They like the fact that I have gone through
a formal training in dispatching
and (they see) how well Sheffield has prepared me for the job.
So that's the good news I have for you! I will stay in touch with
you.
Cheers
V.L.
Non-Sheffield
Graduates recommend Sheffield!!
Thu,
07 Aug 2003 19:35:11 -0400
Dear Mr. Morris,
I would like to thank you for your prompt reply to my enquiry. I
have done some research on other schools and had narrowed it down
to yours and another two (one in XXX and one in XXX). Your
school remained the strongest contender for several reasons:
- one of our dispatchers would not recommend
("no comment!") the school that he attended, he said that
Sheffield would give me a better education.
- seeing that KLM sends their dispatchers to Sheffield for training
says a lot (I'm a Dutch citizen and admire KLM as one of the best
airlines in the world.)
- Sheffield seems to have been around for a long time (I still remember
that you used to have courses for flight engineers.
Sincerely,
M.P.
Fri,
01 Aug 2003 13:09:14 -0400
Hi Eric,
Thank you again for your advice. It really paid off. The people
I met at XXXXXXX (airlines) were, without exception, very nice and
happy to be there. I met with the Director of Human Resources and
the Manager of Operational Control.
The interview basically had two parts: your normal everyday interview
questions and then the hair raising "Didn't I just pass my
Oral?" part.
The material they went over was pretty much identical to what you
had advised me to be prepared in. They asked some straightforward
questions on weather theory and then gave a couple scenarios and
asked how I would handle them. I also went through a (weather charts)
with them and they asked me how I would brief pilots on the weather
within their area. They had me decode a METAR, and then they threw
a few approach plates at me. I had to derive alternate minimums
and identify a whole bunch of items on the plates. They also gave
me a low altitude en route chart and asked me to identify a bunch
of things. All told, the technical part of the interview lasted
about a half hour.
I also remembered (what you told me) about always wanting to learn
more, that good dispatchers never stop learning and how the license
wasn't just one to practice, it was also a license to learn.
All in all, I think it went really well...the Ops Manager took me
around the dispatch center. The way he was talking to me made it
seem as though they were very interested. I
hope I'm right! Anyway, thank you again for everything. I
am very glad I chose Sheffield.
I felt very confident (not overconfident though) and prepared during
the interview. The Ops Manager said
a lot of good things about Sheffield and that he had interviewed
candidates who couldn't even read a METAR.
I'll let you know what happens as soon as I find out.
Best Regards,
D.M.
Sun,
20 Jul 2003 19:22:21 EDT
Hello Eric,
Been awhile since I written, so how are things going? Work is going
good and I am so glad that I came to Sheffield
for my training. I feel like I'm ahead of the other guys in my same
hire class.
T.M.
Sheffield's
web site provides study tools for the student BEFORE they arrive!
FREE.
Thu, 10 Jul 2003 11:14:50 -0500
Subject: Enrollment
Good Morning,
Great Website! I have been researching Dispatch schools for about
a week and so far you've got the best/most info. Before I speak
to anyone in person, I want to digest the loads of info I have gotten
so far...
Sincerely,
J.K.
So
how does refresher training work at Sheffield? Is it really free??
Yes, for Sheffield graduates.
On
7/9/03 7:20 PM, "xxxxxxx xxxxx" <xxxxxxxxx@worldnet.att.net>
wrote:
Eric:
I decided to peek at your on line test questions...truly a humbling
experience...those questions reminded me of how much there is to
know or forget. What is the availability of attending some type
of refresher course? What is the cost?
Thanks
C.D.
-------------------
C.,
Call or email us anytime to confirm when you'd like to come down.
Next class begins July 28 and you are welcome to sit through any
portion you'd like. Just bring your binder, if possible. Cost is
ZERO.
Eric
Sheffield S.
-------------------
Thu,
10 Jul 2003 23:34:45 +0000
To: Eric Morris <morris@sheffield.com>
Subject: Re: Refresher training July 28th
Eric,
The opportunity to sit in on the classes increases
the value of your program to the level of an investment in the
future, which in today's world is truly remarkable...Thank
you very much for this opportunity!
C.D.
Sheffield
note: YES, we receive the same request from NON-Sheffield
graduates.
Is it free for them as well?? No. [Remember
to "invest" wisely.]
Mon,
7 Jul 2003 13:58:30 -0700
Hey Eric,
I didn't get a chance to see you on Friday but would like to drop
a quick note to say thank you for offering the pizza for us on the
4th. Really appreciate it!
The course here at Sheffield has been awesome!
I have really enjoyed it and I have learned so much...it will definitely
help me out now and in the future in my career!!
Anyways, talk to you later. Cheers!
V.L.
Wed,
2 Jul 2003 04:06:49 EDT
Hi Eric,
I graduated in September of 2002 and am dispatching for Island Air
in Honolulu. I would like to thank you for my training and experience
at Sheffield. It prepared me well for
my career in dispatch. I am really enjoying my job!
Thank you again!
S.S.
Tue,
1 Jul 2003 06:07:27 -0500
Subject: Looking for more Sheffield graduates
Eric,
Greetings. I hope everyone in the "Sheffield family" is
doing well. We are just starting a new-hire class on July 5th and
will probably be hiring more dispatchers here in a few months. I
was just wondering if you could tell me the graduation date of the
next class.
F.Y.I. - This was no surprise to me. During
our last round of interviews, the Sheffield grads were by far the
most prepared.
Thanks again,
M.P.L.
Dispatcher
xxxxxx Airlines d/b/a xxxxxxx xxxxxxx
A
popular inter-office memo!
Tue,
1 Jul 2003 10:37:12 -0700
To: "xxxxxxxxxxx"
Cc: "'morris@sheffield.com'" <morris@sheffield.com>
Subject: Dispatch License
Check out Sheffield School of Aeronautics in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
I just attended their six week course and
it is fabulous. If you are looking to obtain your certification,
I would definitely recommend Sheffield... It's an amazing amount
of information to process even in six weeks...It's not for the light-hearted.
But once you complete the course you will feel so proud of your
accomplishment! Good luck.
B.St.
Licensed Aircraft Dispatcher
xxxxxxxxx xxx Aviation
Wed,
25 Jun 2003 14:45:05 -0700 (PDT)
Thanks a bunch! It was great talking with you again today. ...I
have found my training to be invaluable in my current career as
a flight instructor. As well, as the status of being a licensed
Aircraft Dispatcher has impressed more than one person I
have come into contact with in my travels... especially
when I tell them I earned my License at Sheffield. You guys
were and are awesome...keep the faith and fly safe!
yours,
W.V.
Mon,
19 May 2003 12:37:17 EDT
Hello Eric,
Just sending you an update on how things are going. I've just
got my six month raise and things are going good. It really
is nice to apply all the things we learned in class to the real
world. Once again I thank you for the first
class school that you offer. It was a wonderful experience.
Hope to see or hear from you soon.
T.R.
Tue,
6 May 2003 15:58:08 +0200
Dear Eric,
I hope that all is going well at Sheffield and that you are continuing
your outstanding work in educating and training prospective dispatchers.
I recently started work at Airbus in France and I am having to undergo
another 6 weeks of training!! This time on Airbus aircraft perf/systems/mmel/cdl.
Many thanks and once again, thanks for a superb course.
S.B.
Mon,
7 Apr 2003 13:35:59 -0400
Eric,
I interviewed with xxx xxxx last week and they offered me a job,
looks like a good opportunity... What I wanted to pass on was that
xxxx xxxxxxx, their Manager of Ops Control
asked me what school I went to and when I told him "Sheffield"
he commented that it was an excellent school. You have a
good reputation.
Take Care,
B.T.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003 10:34:54 -0500
Subject: Job Posting
We have one vacancy here at xxxxxxxx Airlines. I have attached a posting,
and would appreciate you adding it to your web site. We
hired two of your alumni from the last posting. Keep up the great
work!!!!
R.T.
Subject:
Won't they ever learn?
Tue
Mar 11, 2003 08:40:09 PM US/Eastern
Subject: Won't they ever learn
Eric,
I spoke with xxx xxxxxx (Sheffield alumni) of xxxxxxxxxx airlines
today. He said that the company keeps hiring from "podunk schools"
and they had 2 of the last 3 wash out. He thinks they may need to
hire again soon. I told him to have his boss call and make arrangements
to come down (to Sheffield) to do some interviews.
H.F.
Note:
They arrived and learned what airlines know about Sheffield School
(that we're anti-podunk.)
Don't
think in the present only. Consider your future
- attend the school that will provide the tools you need
to become a professional dispatcher!
Mon,
24 Feb 2003 19:25:44 -0600
Hello Ron, Eric,
I just wanted to drop a few lines to update you on my status since
graduating your school in October of 1999. Well, I turned down several
job offers as a dispatcher with some of the regional airlines in
hopes of getting my foot in the door with a major. Although I have
to admit the experience with one of the smaller carriers would be
a plus on any résumé in pursuing a dispatch position
with the majors. I decided to go against the odds and took a job
as a crew scheduler with (a major airline). With my foot in place
now I was eligible to interview in Aug of 2001. I did not get the
job the first time partly because of my time with the company. Then
came 9/11 which we all know impacted everything. Well about 3 weeks
ago openings came available, so I'm
happy to report I got the job. Most
of the people that I interviewed with attended (a school in TX)
and many went and sat through refresher 3 days prior to their interview.
As you could guess I felt they had a leg up. No, not a chance! Even
after 3 years since graduating your course, I was able to nail the
technical portion of the interview. Thank you for your
dedication of providing the best and most accurate dispatch knowledge
available. There is no doubt the training
you provided enabled me to obtain my goal of becoming a Dispatcher
with a major airline. Thank you again.
Sincerely,
P.D.
Class of 10/99
Be
prepared to work!
Sat,
22 Feb 2003 18:01:18 -0500
Eric,
I remember (my classmates) and I thought holy &*%^ when you
first gave us the binder and class schedule, but it was a great
experience.
Thanks and keep up the good work!
Sincerely,
B.T. (graduate - 2-week course)
Fri,
14 Feb 2003 12:11:05 +0000
Dear Mr. Morris,
My name is XXXXX and my age is 20 and I have finished my A Levels
in United Arab Emirates. I am writing this mail to you because I'm
very much interested in doing a few of these programs taught at
your institute. In fact, I want to do the flight dispatch program
held there. I chose your school because I
heard a lot about it and got to know that you
are the program setters.
Many of my friends have come to you to do these courses and are
now enjoying great amounts of pay and facilities here in UAE.
I would like to know if I could also be a part of your institute
and what would be the basic requirements needed for my admission.
I hope you would give my request your immediate attention.
Yours Sincerely,
S.E.
Tue,
28 Jan 2003 17:17:09 -0600
Hi,
I attended Sheffield in Sept.-Oct. 2001. I am currently at XXXXXXX
loving every minute of it. Thank you SHEFFIELD!!!
Thanks for the awesome instruction you do there and I look forward
to seeing some of you (in the future.)
Thanks,
G.B.
Fri,
24 Jan 2003 19:18:38 EST
Eric, glad to hear from you. XXXXXXX has been really good. I see
what you mean by having an advantage to have had the chance to go
to Sheffield. I've got about 3-4 more weeks of training and then
I'll be on my own. (The airline lead trainer) thinks we need 3 full
months of training before he will let us go.
There is four new hires... I will probably
be ready first to check out.. I am very grateful for the chance
I got to attend Sheffield when I did. You guys were really good
to me and I thank you for your efforts. Keep in touch and
let me know if you are ever out this way.
T.R.
Sun, 05
Jan 2003 17:08:05 +0000
Hi Eric,
Wish you, Mr. Ron, Katja, the kids, and everyone around you a very
happy and a prosperous New Year.
I forgot to tell you Eric, since I'm working for XXXXX Air now, there
are some internal vacancies for dispatchers, I've already applied,
I'm keeping my fingers crossed, believe me Eric if i get it you will
be the first to know, because you made me who
I am today, and I'm eternally grateful to you for that.
thank you.
K.P.
Date:
Sat, 4 Jan 2003 10:57:42 -0800 (PST)
DEAR RON AND ERIC,
JUST A QUICK NOTE TO WISH YOU MUCH PROSPERITY IN THIS NEW YEAR. I
AM STILL WORKING FOR XX XXXXXXX BUT HAVE A LINE WITH XXXXX. AFTER
SEEING MY RÉSUMÉ AND THE FACT
I ATTENDED "SHEFFIELD SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS" THE OPERATIONS
MANAGER TOLD ME HE WOULD ASSIST ME IN ADVANCING INTO FLIGHT OPERATIONS.
I HAVE TO PAY MY DUES OF COURSE. BUT THAT SEEMS LIKE A MORE
STABLE FUTURE. NO GUARANTEES AND I KNOW THAT. I JUST WANT TO ADD THAT
MY DECISION TO ATTEND YOUR SCHOOL WAS ONE
OF THE BEST DECISIONS OF MY LIFE. I AM VERY THANKFUL FOR
THAT EXPERIENCE. I STILL KEEP IN CONTACT WITH MANY CLASSMATES.
YOU
GUYS TAKE CARE./...C.B.
