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“Sheffield School of Aeronautics is known worldwide for its quality training and has been recommended to me by our national airline Swiss International Airlines. Whenever I mention the name ‘Sheffield’ it rings a bell in people’s ears.” IW
IW“If you want to be the best, first you need to be trained by the best!” P. Hill
P.Hill – DHL“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“Eric Morris is one of the most if not the most knowledgeable and experienced authorities on Aircraft Dispatching in the United States. He strives constantly to make the industry better.” DH
sidebar DH“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 ;)“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 NS“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“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 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“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.“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“I am a month into my new job at a airline coming out of reorganization, and am helping the training department by referencing the excellent and up to date course book provided to all Sheffield grads.” RW
RW“Sheffield School of Aeronautics is a highly recognized and respected organization throughout the airline industry. They only produce the highest quality of graduate…” P.W.
Sidebar PW“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.
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Pilot Licenses Come in Various Forms
Flying around the world as a commercial pilot or chartering a private jet are esteemed and desired jobs for many individuals. However, did you know that there is more than just one type of pilot license available? The following provides a brief overview of these licenses and how individuals can earn them.
How to Earn a License
The Federal Aviation Administration, not individual states, hands out pilot licenses. In order to earn any license, individuals must partake in some sort of training. These can range from on location courses to classroom work and different tests performed by other licensed pilots and instructors.
So Many Options
Below you will find a list of the different pilot licenses available. These are listed in no particular order and are all approved by the FAA.
• Commercial and Airline Pilot-This license allows a person to operate a commercial aircraft and to be hired to operate aircraft.
• Student Pilot-This license allows a person to fly an aircraft by them self.
• Recreational Pilot-This license allows a person to fly only locally.
• Sport Pilot-This license allows a person to fly any kind of lightweight sport aircraft.
• Private Pilot-This license allows a person to fly aircraft carrying passengers across short or long distances.
Individuals interested in becoming any of the above mentioned pilots can register for classes at flight schools. It is important to note that some licenses may require re-certification if a person does not fly for many years. However, who would stop flying once they are able operate an aircraft?