Yearly Archives: 2015

Malaysian Flight 370 Suffered Electrical Failure and Lost Contact with Flight Dispatchers

The famous and mysterious Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 grabbed the attention of the media and public when the flight suddenly disappeared on March 8, 2014. Officials searched tirelessly for the flight, with no results and no explanation. The only answer was that the flight ended in the Southern Indian Ocean and this was the only […]

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How the First Aircraft Dispatchers Came About

Many people who are familiar with the aviation industry often ask the question, “How did aircraft dispatchers come about?” and with a little research, Sheffield School of Aeronautics found some interesting facts on early flight dispatching careers. Clearly, flight dispatchers were not created overnight, and it is a flight career that has developed over time. […]

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Saudi Arabian Women are Proud Flight Dispatchers

Women’s rights in Saudi Arabia are extremely limited in comparison to many of its neighboring countries. Women in Saudi Arabia have very strict laws that they must follow, or else they will be charged severely and even beaten. Women in Saudi Arabia are forbidden from traveling, conducting official business, or foregoing certain medical procedures without […]

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Flight Dispatchers and Their Part in the Air Medical Process

AirMed leads the world in global air ambulance and medical solutions that are geared toward protecting your greatest asset, your health. AirMed combines every aspect of planning and logistics for the long distance and domestic transport of medical goods. Besides flight planning and ensuring that the weather is cooperating, AirMed aircraft dispatchers spend a lot […]

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Sheffield School of Aeronautics’ Airport Survival Tips for the Holidays

Holidays are a magical time to be spent with family, friends, and loved ones. There is an energy that surrounds this time of year that can make even the grumpiest people cheery; except at airports. There are crowds, lines, overflowing planes and security, and all of it can be overwhelming and stressful to holiday travelers. […]

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The Differences Between Sheffield’s Aircraft Dispatcher Courses

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  If you have recently decided to go into the field of aircraft dispatching, or you are interested in what the schooling for aircraft dispatchers involves, then Sheffield School of Aeronautics is the best candidate to help answer those questions. Sheffield is the world’s oldest and most reputable aircraft dispatcher school. Established in 1948, Sheffield has trained […]

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The FAA Regulatory Changes to EWINS

Sheffield flight dispatcher school reports on the FAA’s change to the Enhanced Weather Information Systems (EWINS). The regulatory changes are impacting the operator options in terms of obtaining weather data and forecasts. Operators in these categories must now use government sources or repackaged government weather data and forecasts, or they must take very specific steps […]

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Drones Affecting Aircraft Dispatcher Flight Plans Are Required to Be Registered

Sheffield aircraft dispatching school reports that as sales and demands soar for recreational drones, federal regulators are beginning to require the drone users to register their aircraft with the government in attempts to restore control over the United States skies, which have been invaded by rogue drones and left the government feeling uneasy and vulnerable. […]

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Sheffield Attends the 2016 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Schedulers & Dispatcher Conference will be held next year in sunny Tampa, Florida. The conference’s schedule has been developed to help you discover your potential and help pave the way for growth as aviation business professionals. Sheffield School of Aeronautics is the number one school in the world for […]

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Interview Tips for Prospective Aircraft Dispatchers

How to Handle Aircraft Dispatcher Interview Questions Sheffield School of Aeronautics teaches, trains, and prepares you in every way to become a flight dispatcher. Once you have finished your aircraft dispatchers certification course, you will need to know how to properly answer aircraft dispatcher interview questions and be prepared for the hiring process. Flight dispatcher […]

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