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sidebar wg“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“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“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 ;)“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 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“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“Your school has offered me an incredible advantage in the Dispatcher job market.” D.K.
D. Kircher“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“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 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“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“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“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“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
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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?