Yearly Archives: 2015

Aircraft Dispatcher Salaries

Sheffield School for flight dispatchers reports that flight dispatchers with 1-4 years of experience make between $31,000 and $46,000, and aircraft dispatchers with 5 plus years of experience can earn between $40,000 and $92,000 per year. Sheffield also reports that the highest salary for an aircraft dispatcher is $110,000. Flight dispatcher salaries vary depending on […]

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Airline Flies Non-ETOPS Certified Plane to Hawaii

American Airlines accidentally flew the wrong plane from Los Angeles to Hawaii, a “mix-up” that severely violates the Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The mistake, which occurred in late August, was first reported by an aviation blogger. The mistake was made just days after the airline began flying Airbus A321 planes on the L.A. to Hawaii […]

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Aircraft Dispatchers Revising Flights Could Cause Collisions

Five air traffic controllers have uncovered a problem that they claim could cause planes to be at risk of colliding or having accidents due to wake turbulence. The problem occurs when pilots, air traffic controllers, or airline dispatchers revise flight plans. Letters that were sent to the White House and Congress by the Office of […]

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The 6 Steps to Becoming an Aircraft Dispatcher

Aircraft dispatchers play a vital role when it comes to the safety of an aircraft. Pilots and aircraft dispatchers actually work hand-in-hand, which is a fact that most people do not know. The pilot controls the plane from the air while the aircraft dispatcher controls the plane and flight plan from the ground, and they […]

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The Difference between an Aircraft Dispatcher and Flight Follower

The term “aircraft dispatcher” may commonly be interchanged with “flight follower”, but this is not necessarily correct, considering there are fundamental differences between the two roles. The job responsibilities of the aircraft dispatcher and the flight follower are almost exact, but there is one big difference-legality. FAR 121.395, FAR 121.533 are laws that state that […]

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Marine Aviation Fatalities Hits a Five Year High

Having the proper aviation schooling is very important and can even save someone’s life. Sheffield School of Aeronautics knows that a thorough and complete aviation education is necessary, which is why they are one of the oldest aviation training institutions in the United States and the entire world. Sheffield has aircraft dispatchers at most of […]

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Russia Potentially Building an Air Base in Syria

It is rumored, according to U.S. intelligence, that Russia is constructing a large air base near Latakia’s port city in order to support President Bashar Assad. If the reports turn out to be true, the Russian base would represent a substantial growth in Russia’s role in the conflict and set Russian forces in a direct […]

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International Students Choosing to Study Aviation

If you are an international student who wants to study aviation in the U.S., but you have no idea where to start, then how do you know what specific field you want to study or how to choose your aviation school? Since aviation is a highly technical field, certifications or degrees are recommended. While the […]

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5 Main Components of an Aircraft

The 5 Main Components of an Aircraft  Airplanes are a remarkable feat of engineering. Our species has figured out how to get over 100,000 pounds worth of metal in the air flying smoothly. Over the past century, aircraft components have evolved to make flights more efficient, safer, and faster. Our aviation crew at our aircraft […]

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Hurricane Preparedness for you Aircraft

South Florida is no stranger to hurricanes or tropical storms, which is why the time is now to take action for hurricane season! Sheffield’s School of Aeronautics wants you to plan ahead prior to any storm warnings and become aware if a hurricane is imminent. Here are some helpful tips to ensure safety prior to […]

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