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“My experience at Sheffield and my exposure to other aircraft dispatchers that did not go to Sheffield has resulted in an awareness of the superior depth and quality of the training provided by the Sheffield instructors.” CD
Sidebar CD“Going to Sheffield prepared me for the real world challenges of Aircraft Dispatching. I certainly believe that the method Sheffield used is one not only for success in a real world career, but also one that prepares students to correctly dispatch aircraft.” T.Z.
Sidebar TZ” I have received 4 (job) offers…many of the interviews I have gotten have been because of my “pedigree”…going to Sheffield. I am amazed at the respect your school has….I am honored to be a graduate. Thank you for all the work you ..!”
Testimonial – J. Ganci“Being that half my new hire class dropped out over the course of training, I can confidently say that Sheffield helped to prepare me for the real world.”
GT – abridged testimonial – school selection matters“I am a graduate of the Sheffield’s Dispatcher Program. I have been a Captain-Part 121 Airline, Certified Flight/Grnd Instructor, and FAA Designated Check Airman and Sim Instructor (Part 121). From my experience I would rate Sheffield School as outstanding in their field.” PT
PT“I wanted to tell you I got the job offer from Expressjet, and start next month! I think a couple others from class were hired as well. It just shows the Sheffield reputation when I see graduates from other schools complaining that they can’t get an interview – I wasn’t even back home to Minneapolis […]
Dan Gustafson“As a graduate of the aircraft dispatcher program at the Sheffield School of Aeronautics…My training was intense and thorough and furnished me with the requisite skills for performing my current job as a Flight Dispatch Supervisor.” N.S.
Sidebar NSGood afternoon Eric, I wanted to reach out to let you know that training at (airline) is in full swing and I couldn’t be happier that I chose Sheffield. My classmates, while very smart, definitely had subpar training and that has been very evident. I have waited to write a full scale review of the […]
Attending Sheffield School benefits airline new hires in preparation for airline training“I am so glad they are like this because it made me a better dispatcher and I really appreciate their high standards. I would highly recommend Sheffield to anyone who is willing to study hard and is serious about obtaining a Dispatcher Certificate.” MC
MC“This was an amazing class! Always interesting! It was like drinking from a fire hose, but I have never enjoyed a course more than this one. Thank you for a great 5 weeks & EWINS!” R.S.
R.S. Testimonial – 5-weeks & EWINS“After receiving my certificate, I joined a class of 4 experienced dispatchers for Part 121 initial training. Without experience, my preparation at Sheffield enabled me to become active at the same time after the initial training.” PR
PR“While touring my company’s dispatch department before I had my license our OCC manager pointed out that 7 of the 10 dispatchers on shift had come from Sheffield. The overall consensus was that Sheffield grads were able to hit the ground running as they were better prepared.” K.O.
Sidebar K.O.“Your school has offered me an incredible advantage in the Dispatcher job market.” D.K.
D. Kircher“I entered my profession, with more knowledge and information than dispatchers who have been practicing their craft for more than ten years. Not only has Sheffield provided a top notch education, but they have also instilled in me the confidence to succeed.” A.Z.
Sidebar AZ – Student Testimonial“If you want to be the best, first you need to be trained by the best!” P. Hill
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Aviation and the English Language
Airplanes fly all around the world, with pilots, controllers, and dispatchers of all nationalities. One of the downsides of this, however, is that communication can be somewhat difficult when dealing with dozens of different languages and dialects. One solution to this is having everyone speak the same language—and in many parts of the world, that’s English.
History
The airplane was invented in the United States, and for many years commercial aviation took place predominantly in English-speaking countries. Because of this, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) declared English the international language of aviation in 1951. However, difficulties in communication and poor English ability have led to a number of crashes, collisions, and other disasters. This is why good English is an absolute must for a career in aviation.
Your Skills
How do you know if your English skills are good enough? If you are a native speaker, then you’re probably good to go. The main qualification isn’t academic English—such as the ability to diagram a sentence or analyze literature—but rather whether you can speak, read, write, and understand the language. Communication with others is the single most important English qualification.
As a Second Language
If you are a nonnative speaker and still aren’t sure, it’s best to have a score of at least 550 or above on the TOEFL Test. If you’re still uncomfortable, however, you may want to get a little more practice with English before attempting to become an aircraft dispatcher. Aviation English is essential for an aviation career.