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Good afternoon Eric, I wanted to reach out to let you know that training at (airline) is in full swing and I couldn’t be happier that I chose Sheffield. My classmates, while very smart, definitely had subpar training and that has been very evident. I have waited to write a full scale review of the […]
Attending Sheffield School benefits airline new hires in preparation for airline training“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.“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 ;)“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.”
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A. – September 2020“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“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“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“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“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“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“If you want to be the best, first you need to be trained by the best!” P. Hill
P.Hill – DHL“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
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Flight Dispatchers Cancel Flights Because of Hurricane Matthew
Some may find the prospect of a storm like Hurricane Matthew inconvenient, some may find it terrifying, and others may even find it exhilarating; but for some, it is all about work and safety. Flight dispatchers’ job is to anticipate, plan, and accommodate travel during these tough and trying times; doing exactly what they are trained to do from flight dispatching schools.
So, how do storms like Hurricane Matthew make flight dispatchers’ jobs more difficult and change their daily activities?
Cancelling Flights
Although there are very few advantages, the advantage of a storm like Hurricane Matthew is that there is enough time to prepare. Although we cannot fully predict the direction it is taking up to the minute, meteorologists can predict with a fair amount of accuracy the path of the storm over a few hours and days. This makes a flight dispatcher’s job easier. Flight dispatchers can reroute planes safely and flights can be cancelled in advance.
Although cancelled flights are a nuisance for travelers, they do lighten the workload for flight dispatchers who can focus on preparing, rerouting, and scheduling the remaining flights to ensure they arrive and depart safely.
Flight dispatchers are given the authority to cancel flights if they deem the dangers too high to proceed with normal trav. However, the decision will not rest solely on the flight dispatcher’s shoulders. Before a hurricane is close to making landfall, national advisories are issued and often the airline will also get involved requiring flights to be cancelled.