21 Dec
2008, 07:38:52 AM
"Wanted to give you guys an update. I've been dispatching for
just over four months now with xxx and things are going great. When
I came out to interview my boss only asked me
a few dispatching questions and referenced the fact that I went to
Sheffield as to why the questions were so limited. He said
that he respects the school and knows the caliber of student that
graduates. As an interesting side note the fellow I was in ground
school with here at xxx went to a dispatch school which will remain
nameless but is located in Denver, CO. He struggled to make it through
ground school specifically referencing the fact that they never even
taught him simple things like xxx & xxxx. When I was first looking
for a dispatch school I couldn't find much in the way of feedback
about schools besides what I found on your website, and it being your
website I was suspect as to it's validity. After
graduating and now dispatching for a while I have come to realize
that all the testimonials on your site have to be absolutely
true and accurate."
P.S. I am slated to become a chief dispatcher sometime early next
year.
Sincerely,
F.N. - Graduate Dispatch class June '08
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Date: 27 Oct 2008
Just wanted
to say hello and thank you again for your fine training. I have been
dispatching now for over 3 years and the information I took away from
your course not only allowed me to pass the federally mandated test
for a dispatcher's license but gave me insight into the practical
applications of the knowledge I obtained and how to effectively use
it in a dispatching environment.
Thanks again, D.R.
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Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:06:25 +0300
Dear Brett (instructor),
I know I barely managed to scribble in on the comments form you passed
last after the course, At the time i was so excited,, out of this
world and while i felt alot of things, gratitude among them I just
could not put any of that in writting at the time. I am not sure its
in order to write back but i have felt the burden to wite a few lines
to express how so very happy indeed i was with the way the course
was conducted, the humor in class, the attention to detail (it makes
more sense now) and honestly i have never known anyone, any teacher
or instructor who was so patient with everyone, never tiring to answer
questions and just giving everyone as much time even more than they
actually deserve, that personal touch. You were amazing Brett and
keep up the Good work. Such dedication has to pay off. i never thought
i would say this ever but i actually miss class..even the adrenaline...keep
up the good Job Brett and thankyou very very much for your patience,
support, hell for everything.
J.G.
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Wed,
1 Oct 2008 7:15 pm
Subject: RE: Interviews and Recommendations
The job hunt is going very well. I'm going to xx. next week for a
face-to-face next Wednesday with xxxx Air. Obviously, Sheffield was
a big factor for xxxxxxx and xxxx Air, but I have an interesting story
for you.
A friend of mine in D.C. was at a barbecue in his neighborhood, and
it turns out one of his neighbors is a director of operations working
with companies like ARINC and Air Routing. My friend said I had recently
finished dispatching school and asked if he'd be willing to help in
the job hunt. The guy asked where I went to school and, not knowing
exactly, my friend told him it was a school in Ft. Lauderdale. The
neighbor said it was probably Sheffield, and that if it was, to have
me send him a copy of my resume and he'd talk to his contacts. So
far he's talked with people at four companies, without ever having
met me, on the merit of th e Sheffield name alone! Best investment
I ever made!
Thanks again for everything,
S.F.
P.S. Apparently I was the first one to get the xxxx Air interviewer's
"stumper question." The answer was .... They were pretty
blown away when I rattled that one off! I know I wouldn't have gotten
it with out your thoroughness, however.
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30 Sep
2008
Eric,
I just wanted to personally thank you and Brett for all of your help.
Your team has put together a first-class program and I just wanted
to applaud your team on that achievement.
Regards, MTB - graduate Distance Learning/2-week program
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Tue,
23 Sep 2008
Subject: Thank you
Hi Eric;
I just completed my Comp Check here at xxx Airlines in ..., and I
wanted to say thanks to you and Brett for making it possible. After
all the late nights and very little sleep and trying to absorb so
much information and finally Graduating from the six week course and
passing both the Oral and Practical exams, its paid off now.
Going through the six week dispatcher course prepared me so well for
Basic Indoc at xxx and thus I sailed right through my comp check,
Others in my
Class were not as prepared and one was asked to leave as he
was not prepared at all (he went to a school in xxx) even in basic
wx theory and forget about xxxx, he would just stare at the instructor
and ask "what’s that."
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a Certificated Dispatcher
and to be a proud and knowledgeable Pinnacle Dispatcher, Thanks again
for believing
In my abilities and being there for us. Please thank Brett for being
as hard and demanding as he was, I can see his philosophy now. Please
feel free to use me as a reference at any time.
Sincerely
M.K.
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Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:13:24 -0400 (EDT)
Hi Eric,
As you may know I was employed by xxxx Air recently, my Direct supervisor
has asked me to contact you, we currently have approx 5 job openings
for
Dispatchers located in xx. Would/Can you please pass this information
on to your current class. I've gotten numerous compliments on my knowledge
from your school. My supervisor would definately like to have more
Sheffield Grads around. Thank you very much for the vast knowledge
to impress the higher ups at the company!
Regards,
R.S.
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From
Graduate of another "school" requesting help.
Fri,
22 Aug 2008 09:26:10 -0700 (PDT)
To: morris@sheffield.com
Subject: dispatch questions
Mr Morris,
I have some questions regarding the Sheffield Dispatch school and
if it can
benefit me in some way. I am a resident of the greater Houston area.
Last year my interest in aviation led me to self study and take the
ADX
written.. I then enrolled in the Dispatch program at xxx. I passed
the class as well (top marks) and received my ADX certificate. Although
the program was a good one, I continue to have an interest in studying
aviation and dispatch topics. By the way, I am not working as a dispatcher...
I would like to take the time to pursue further studies. Due
to the fact that your school has such a good reputation, I am interested
in attending Sheffield. Would it be possible to attend your program
even though I already have my certificate? Any help
in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
H.D.
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August 29, 2008
Hello Eric, Katja, and Brett!
This is Paul C., a graduate of the June/July 2006 Aircraft Dispatcher
class. Upon graduating from your course, I went on to be a successful
WestJet Flight Dispatcher in Calgary, Canada. I recommended the course
to everyone that came through our office interested in pursuing the
career and another one of WestJet's finest, T.C., took me up on the
offer and was a graduate of your April/May 2007 class. She continues
to be employed at WestJet.
Since leaving your course, I used the skills provided to me to become
an success at my job and wanted to thank you for the excellent course
you have put together at Sheffield. Since June 2008, I have been employed
as a Flight Dispatcher at Virgin Blue Airlines in Brisbane, Australia.
While Flight Dispatch is not licensed
in Australia at this time, I feel that the skill set and FAA license
provided to me by Sheffield School were an integral part in my successful
application for this position. Also a sincere thanks
to Brett, without his passion and drive as an instructor I feel the
course would not have been as great a benefit. Please pass along my
hello and thanks to him.
I wanted to send this correspondance as a thank you, a hello, and
an offer to provide any information on the world of Flight Dispatch
in Canada or Australia should any of your future students have any
questions about it. I look forward to future communications with you.
Best regards,
Paul C.
Virgin Blue Airlines - Australia
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Date:
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:52:00 (PDT)
Subject: Basic questions regarding training.
I have been interested in attending Sheffield to take the airline
dispatcher training, ... I would like to say I have only heard great
things about this school and its training. I recently flew to -------
to meet the VP's and regional managers of (airline), and they allowed
me to spend about two hours in SOC, and have invited me back. When
I asked what school would be most helpful, the answer was a unanimous
"Sheffield." Even those who did not attend Sheffield
thought you had the best program. That day helped me make my decision
to attend Sheffield when the time comes.
Thank you for your time. JV
Date:
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:04:30
Subject: Hello From a Former Sheffield Student
Dear Eric Morris:
First, I want to say thank you for running such a top-notch dispatcher
course. I attended your 6-week Aircraft Dispatcher Course in September-October
of 2007. The quality of instruction
I received has helped me grasp the nuances of the aircraft dispatch
profession much quicker than I would have if I had attended another
school. I am currently working for ...., and I am
very much liking it. The quality of people at this company is amazing.
Everyone is very personable and willing to lend a helping hand if
need be.
Thank you very much for your time, and I wish you and Sheffield the
best of luck in the future.
Sincerely,
B.Sh.
Mon,
14 Jul 2008 11:52:03
Hey Eric,
Just wanted to say thanks to you and to Brett for an excellent class.
There were many things I learned that I either did not know coming
into the class or that were correct and what I had previously learned
was just flat wrong. Your schools' approach
of "submersion training" is refreshing compared to the other
"certificate mills". When I first looked
into dispatching I figured with a background in aviation it would
be relatively easy, but your course was most definitely a challenge.
Sincerely,
NF
The
following 4 emails arrived within 1 day of each other - a good summary
of what Sheffield consistently receives:
1/20/08
4:38 PM
"...I am still in the dispatch world working for ---- Airlines
out of ---. It is more challenging than my previous job with ----,
as now I dispatch 737s, 757s, and 767s all over the world. Other
new hires have been assigned domestic flights only, while I have
advanced to international flights. I attribute
this to the excellent training I received at Sheffield..."
Thanks again,
T.W. June 07 class [Sheffield Graduate]
2
Separate emails (from NON-Sheffield grads) & 1 Catalog Request:
Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:46:02
"I have a Dispatcher Cert. from ---- Academy .... I've been thinking
of getting back into it. Could you adive (sic) me which course books
would refresh the memory. I'm also interested in your advanced
training...Thanks!
Sun,
20 Jan 2008 16:16:41
Sheffield Web site found through (recommended by): Graduate of other
dispatch school.
Sun,
20 Jan 2008 14:24:57
Since my graduation, I have been applying to an aircraft dispatcher
position but still I have no job. I have
been thinking of a professional training to perform my studies and
made the companies believe in my capabilities. I saw on your website
that you offer some training to recent graduates and I would like
to have your advice about my case. My resume is attached to further
information about myself. I would really like to be in the aviation
field again but since my experience is old and have some gaps may
be the training will be very helpful.
Thanks in advance for your time.
I.P. (attended a school in the Northern U.S.)
[Sheffield
graduates never write us of "training gaps" or request help
from other "schools." 3 sad cases - try not to become one
as well...EM]
Mon,
31 Dec 2007 07:57:13
Dear Katja, Eric, Brett
Wish you all the best for the year 2008! I consider the
Sheffield School graduation in 2007 to be one of the most significant
things that have happened in my life since I left
Ukraine 10 years ago.
Happy new year!
Thank you all.
A. Bryazgun
(6 weeks cource June-july 2007)
