Yearly Archives: 2014

Traits You Need to Be an Aircraft Dispatcher

The job of Aircraft Dispatcher requires highly trained individuals who can handle the responsibilities of many flights over the course of a day. Along with the captain, the FAA licensed Aircraft Dispatcher shares responsibility for the passengers’ safety. There are major requirements for training and knowledge, but there are also personality traits that are needed […]

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Types of FAA Licenses

In the United States, there are several flavors of pilot licenses. This is to ensure that each person operating an aircraft vehicle fully understands the characteristics of that particular vehicle and the proper ways of maneuvering it under different conditions. Pilot’s licenses are given out by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), rather than on a […]

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The Numerous Things an Aircraft Dispatcher Keeps Track of

Working as an Aircraft Dispatcher is one of the busiest jobs of all. That’s why airline companies make sure to hire only the best people for the job, and they pay them well. It’s tough enough to operate a single aircraft with hundreds of passengers aboard. Aircraft Dispatchers share the responsibility with the Captain for […]

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Requirements for Becoming an Aircraft Dispatcher

There’s no underestimating the importance of the Aircraft Dispatcher’s job. If this is your goal, you must be prepared to stay updated on all the information related to hundreds of flights, each carrying hundreds of passengers, every day. It’s a great career for anyone who loves the fast pace of the airline industry, has a […]

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