Yearly Archives: 2015

The Growth of Aviation

Someone once asked, “What would you attempt if you knew you couldn’t fail?” The ability to foresee the future would allow many people to deter from things we know would not work, but how would that make us any better? Would you structure your business plan differently if you knew of some epic change? Adam […]

Posted in Aviation, Becoming an Aircraft Dispatcher | Comments closed

Pros and Cons of an Online Aircraft Dispatching Class

If you are considering a career change but don’t have the time to go back to school, our aeronautical school can help! Sheffield School of Aeronautics has been helping individuals become aircraft dispatchers for over 65 years. Recognized as the oldest and most reputable aircraft dispatching school in the world, our students not only meet, […]

Posted in Aviation, Becoming an Aircraft Dispatcher | Comments closed

What to Expect in an Aircraft Dispatcher Course

Thinking about becoming an aircraft dispatcher? Sheffield School of Aeronautics is not only the best aircraft dispatching school, our aviation school is recognized as the oldest and most reputable aeronautical school in the world by the FAA. Most students who enroll in our aircraft dispatcher program will select the 5-week course. The Sheffield 5-week aircraft […]

Posted in News & Regulations | Comments closed

Top Aviation Movies of All Time

If you are in the aviation field or just share a passion for aviation, here are a few great films that our aircraft dispatcher school highly recommends all aviators to watch. Top Gun. Hands down one of the most loved aviation movies of all time, is Tony Scott’s 1986 drama film Top Gun. The screenplay […]

Posted in News & Regulations | Comments closed

Airline Employees are ‘Disinsecting’ Planes for Safety

When people hear that the planes that they fly on are regularly sprayed with pesticides, and that sometimes people themselves are sprayed, they might think it is not true. In reality, the practice of “disinsecting” is one that happens regularly all over the world, including the US. The aviation industry uses this practice to limit […]

Posted in Becoming an Aircraft Dispatcher | Comments closed

Aviation Industry Gearing Up with Cybersecurity

Cyber Security in the Aviation Industry  In a time where internet hackers are wreaking havoc on almost anything they want, it’s fair to wonder whether or not airplane systems are immune to these kinds of new-age criminals. As it turns out, a lot of people hadn’t thought about the issue before small hackings were made […]

Posted in Becoming an Aircraft Dispatcher, News & Regulations | Comments closed

It’s a Great Day for Aircraft Dispatchers Working for Southwest Airlines

At the beginning of May, commercial airlines Southwest and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) announced they have finished negotiation for their new four-year contract extension. The Transport Workers Union represents Southwest’s 250+ aircraft dispatchers amongst many other aviation careers and other private/commercial airlines. The new four-year contract extension includes that all Southwest Airlines aircraft dispatchers […]

Posted in Becoming an Aircraft Dispatcher, News & Regulations | Comments closed

Aviation and Aeronautics in Indiana Explodes

When you think of Indiana, you may not think of aviation, aeronautics, and cutting-edge technology, but maybe you should! Indiana’s South Bend area has roots in aviation dating back more than 100 years. As of late, its aviation sector is merging with its budding aerospace sector. This is great news for its local economy, and […]

Posted in News & Regulations | Comments closed

From Aircraft to Drones

In light of Amazon.com’s innovative form of delivery, commercial use for drones has peaked in popularity across the nation. As cool as it sounds, the commercial use of drones is still illegal. As the leading flight dispatcher school in the world, Sheffield School of Aeronautics knows better than anyone that things can get more complex […]

Posted in News & Regulations | Comments closed

What Do You Get When You Fill a Room with Aviation Experts?

You get the future of aviation! When you fill a room with people who are bright and passionate in the same field, innovative ideas are born. The New York Times recently released an article demonstrating just this. In Mountain View, CA where innovation is heavily pushed, a room full of aviation experts came together to […]

Posted in Aviation | Comments closed
  • Contact Us

    • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
  • Testimonials

    “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
    “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
    “These men represented the highest caliber of professionalism and integrity. The education I received from these gentleman has afforded me to be gainfully employed while having the opportunity to use the education received, all over this country, and more than a few others.” WG sidebar wg
    “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
    “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
    “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
    “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
    “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
    “Your school has offered me an incredible advantage in the Dispatcher job market.” D.K. D. Kircher
    “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
    “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 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
    ” 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
    “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.
    “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
  • Online Catalog

    Sheffield Flight Dispatch Training Catalog

  • Connect