Author Archives: Eric Morris

Stress Relief Tips for New Aircraft Dispatchers

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Being an aircraft dispatcher can be a very stressful job. Nobody notices you until something goes wrong, and if something goes wrong, there are lives on the line. If you are new to the aircraft dispatcher role, there are several stress relief tips that you can use to get through the tough parts of the […]

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Schools for Aviation and the Internet

The Internet of Things (IoT) is around us right now. It’s defined as the interconnection of all devices to the internet and each other. Smart TVs, smart refrigerators, and smart air conditioning are all part of the internetworking. What could this have to do with aviation? Aircraft dispatchers know that the aviation industry is always […]

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What Do Pilots Think of Aircraft Dispatchers?

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If you are studying to become an aircraft dispatcher or you’ve recently graduated from an aircraft dispatcher school, you’ll likely be wondering what you can expect from the job. Sheffield has a detailed aircraft dispatcher job description that provides insight into your duties, but there is not a lot of information regarding a dispatcher’s interaction […]

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Sheffield’s Pick: Best Aviation Blogs to Follow in 2018

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Are there any aviation enthusiasts out there? If you’re interested in a career in aviation or you are already involved in the industry, then you’re probably spending a lot of time talking and reading about aviation. Sheffield looked at the best aviation blogs of the past year and decided which were our favorites. These are […]

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A Reply to Ignorance

October 16, 2017 This is our response to a statement found within the minutes of a meeting in May 2017 of the GALDA (German Airline Dispatcher Association), which included an opinion and generalizations regarding USA FAA Part 65 training and trainers made by the Chairman of the German Airline Dispatcher Association. The link below includes […]

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Overbooked Flight Policies

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It’s been a reoccurring theme for commercial airlines with overbooked flights for years now, and as it currently stands, there’s seemingly no solution in place to prevent it from happening. It does raise the valid question as to why it continues to take place. Considering the incident that happened on a recent United Airlines flight […]

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Learning from Flight Simulators

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It happens all the time. Exciting individuals come to Sheffield Aviation School with the dream of working in the aviation industry. Like most people, they have all wished that they could fly and aspire to fulfill that dream in some shape or form. Some aspiring flight dispatchers have even utilized flight simulators on a regular […]

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What Are the Different Classes on an Airplane

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If you’ve ever flown anywhere in the world, you may be aware of the different seating classes on a flight. Airlines traditionally have three travel classes in which a passenger may be seated in. There include First Class, Business Class, and Economy Class. Each airline’s policies and regulations differ, but overall, the cabin configuration will […]

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How to Become an Airline Dispatcher

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Most people don’t know what an Aircraft dispatcher does on a day to day basis. Aircraft dispatchers are responsible for the safety of incoming and outgoing flights. Along with the captain, they coordinate the safe takeoff and landing of the plane, as well as work to ensure that all other safety procedures and regulations are […]

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Future Pilot Shortage Will Lead to Self-Flying Planes

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We’ve heard of self-driving cars and the advancement that companies like Tesla Motors have made that have the auto industry buzzing. The first industry to really make an impact in self-driving cars is likely to be ride sharing apps like Uber and Lyft. But what about self-flying planes? Unlike self-driving cars, self-flying planes will be […]

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