Yearly Archives: 2014

Choosing the Right Aircraft Dispatcher Program

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Making the final decision on how to spend the remainder of your life is always an important process, but never an easy on. Choosing a career in aviation may be exciting, but it comes with a lot of responsibilities that you need to be aware of. Once you have decided that you want to become […]

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What You Need to Do to Become an Aircraft Dispatcher

If you are interested in working as an aircraft dispatcher, you are probably wondering what you need to do to help your career take off. First, all aircraft dispatchers must graduate from high school, possess a GED or for international students, have the equivalent education. Once you have achieved your diploma, you can begin to […]

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Summary of the Role of Aircraft Dispatcher

Many people dream of working with planes in their careers. If you are interested in a career in aeronautics, you might be wondering about the role and responsibilities of an aircraft dispatcher. Dispatchers are essential to safe, efficient flights. Making the Flight Plan One of the primary jobs of an aircraft dispatcher is to create […]

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The Perks of Becoming an Aircraft Dispatcher

Planes and air travel are fascinating, and you might wonder how you can work in the exciting world of aeronautics without constant travel. Maybe you have no interest in flying a plane, but you value the responsibility that comes with transporting people safely from one place to another. If so, the job of an aircraft […]

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Four Essential Skills of an Aircraft Dispatcher

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Like any career, aircraft dispatching requires specific training and a certain skill set. If you are interested in becoming an aircraft dispatcher, it is important to identify your strengths and the skills you can improve upon to achieve your dream job. Here are some of the skills that dispatchers share:   Active Listening. In order […]

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The Importance of Proper Aircraft Dispatcher Training

If you believe that you would enjoy a career as an aircraft dispatcher, you are probably already aware of the excitement and challenges that individuals in this field face on a daily basis. Aircraft dispatchers must be very attentive to detail and are responsible for multiple aircraft at any given moment. Since the aircraft dispatcher […]

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EWINS Qualification Dispatcher Weather Training – Nov 2015

November 18 – 20, 2015 Sheffield is offering a 3-day EWINS (Enhanced Weather Information Systems) training course. Our course is an EWINS-qualification program, not a 5-35 minute lecture on the theory and concept of EWINS – it is application. After completing the course and receiving a certificate, the individual will not only be more astute […]

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EWINS Qualification Dispatcher Weather Training – Sept/Oct 2015

September 30 – October 2, 2015 Sheffield is offering a 3-day EWINS (Enhanced Weather Information Systems) training course. Our course is an EWINS-qualification program, not a 5-35 minute lecture on the theory and concept of EWINS – it is application. After completing the course and receiving a certificate, the individual will not only be more […]

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EWINS Qualification Dispatcher Weather Training – July 2015

July 8-10, 2015 Sheffield is offering a 3-day EWINS (Enhanced Weather Information Systems) training course. Our course is an EWINS-qualification program, not a 5-35 minute lecture on the theory and concept of EWINS – it is application. After completing the course and receiving a certificate, the individual will not only be more astute at weather […]

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EWINS Qualification Dispatcher Weather Training – May 2015

May 20-22, 2015 Sheffield is offering a 3-day EWINS (Enhanced Weather Information Systems) training course. Our course is an EWINS-qualification program, not a 5-35 minute lecture on the theory and concept of EWINS – it is application. After completing the course and receiving a certificate, the individual will not only be more astute at weather […]

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    “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.
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    “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
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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
    “now that I’ve been in an indoctrination class with students from other schools, I know I made the right choice with Sheffield.”   Kindest regards,  A.R.  All schools are created equal?! yeah…sure ;)
    “Their reputation of excellence amongst the industry is second to none. Sheffield School of Aeronautics should be seen as the standard of how it can be done and how it should be done. I was hired at a major airline with no dispatch experience.” A.Z. Sidebar AZ
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    Good 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
    “As a graduate of Sheffield School of Aeronautics I am a firm believer that I received the most thorough and well thought out aircraft dispatcher training available. I owe my position in the industry to Sheffield School of Aeronautics.” BF Sidebar BF
    “Your school has offered me an incredible advantage in the Dispatcher job market.” D.K. D. Kircher
    “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
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